Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm X-T30→Fujifilm X-T30 II
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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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-T30 II
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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
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Generation2 years newer (2021 vs 2019)
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (26MP)
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.
| Genre | X-T30 | X-T30 II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | ||
| Filmmaking | +0.1 | ||
| Documentary | +0.1 | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Casual | +0.1 | ||
| Food | — | ||
| Macro | — | ||
| Architecture | — | ||
| Astrophotography | +0.1 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | X-T30 | X-T30 II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £499 | |
| Released | 2019 | 2021 | ↑ |
| Sensor | APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | |
| Resolution | 26MP | 26MP | |
| Video | 4K 30fps | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-mo | |
| Autofocus | 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | No stabilisation | |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | |
| Battery Life | 380 shots (CIPA) | ~390 shots (CIPA, normal mode) | ↑ |
| Weight | 383g (body only) | 383g (body only) | |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.62× 2.36M-dot | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD UHS-I slot |
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