Upgrade Guide

Fujifilm X-T30→Fujifilm Fujifilm X-T4

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

You own

Fujifilm

X-T30

£399

2019

→

Upgrade to

Fujifilm

Fujifilm X-T4

£999 (+£600)

2020

✅

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 Fujifilm X-T4

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Weather sealing

Added — fully sealed body
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Stabilisation

IBIS added — significant for handheld and video
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Burst rate

15fps mechanical / 30fps electronic vs 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic
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Battery life

600 shots (CIPA) vs 380 shots (CIPA)
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Generation

1 year newer (2020 vs 2019)

Unchanged or similar

Suitability by genre

Full spec comparison

Spec	X-T30	Fujifilm X-T4
Price	£399	£999
Released	2019	2020	↑
Sensor	APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI	26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV
Resolution	26MP	26MP
Video	4K 30fps	4K/60p, 1080p/240p, F-Log
Autofocus	425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF	Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection
Stabilisation	None	6.5-stop IBIS
Burst Rate	8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic	15fps mechanical / 30fps electronic	↑
Battery Life	380 shots (CIPA)	600 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	383g (body only)	607g body only	↓
Weather Sealed	No	Yes	↑
Viewfinder	EVF 0.62× 2.36M-dot	0.5" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots, 100fps
Screen	3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount	Fujifilm X-Mount	Fujifilm X-mount
Memory Cards	Single SD UHS-I	Dual SD UHS-I

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