Upgrade Guide

Fujifilm X-T30→Fujifilm X-T3

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Fujifilm

X-T30

£399

2019

→

Upgrade to

Fujifilm

X-T3

£649 (+£250)

2018

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the X-T30. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the X-T3

↑

Weather sealing

Added — fully sealed body
↑

Burst rate

11fps mechanical, 20fps electronic vs 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic

Unchanged or similar

Suitability by genre

Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.

Full spec comparison

Spec	X-T30	X-T3
Price	£399	£649
Released	2019	2018	↓
Sensor	APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI	APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI
Resolution	26MP	26MP
Video	4K 30fps	4K 60fps 10-bit (internal)
Autofocus	425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF	425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF
Stabilisation	No stabilisation	No stabilisation
Burst Rate	8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic	11fps mechanical, 20fps electronic	↑
Battery Life	380 shots (CIPA)	390 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	383g (body only)	539g (body only)	↓
Weather Sealed	Not weather sealed	Yes	↑
Viewfinder	EVF 0.62× 2.36M-dot	EVF 0.75× 3.69M-dot
Screen	3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot	3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot
Mount	Fujifilm X-Mount	Fujifilm X-Mount
Memory Cards	Single SD UHS-I	2× SD UHS-II

Compare side-by-side

See X-T30 and X-T3 next to each other with our interactive comparison tool.

Get a personalised upgrade score

Tell us what you shoot and we'll score the X-T3 against your specific genres — not just specs.

Other upgrades from the X-T30

Related buying guides

Camera family history