Upgrade Guide

Fujifilm X30→Fujifilm X-T30 II

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

You own

Fujifilm

X30

£226 used

2014

→

Upgrade to

Fujifilm

X-T30 II

£430 used (+£203)

2021

✅

Strong upgrade

The X-T30 II improves across 3 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most X30 owners will notice the difference.

What's new in the X-T30 II

Suitability by genre

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Full spec comparison

Spec	X30	X-T30 II
Price	£226 used	£430 used
Released	2014	2021	↑
Sensor	12MP 2/3-inch X-Trans CMOS II	26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV
Resolution	12MP	26MP	↑
Video	Full HD 1080p/60	4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-mo
Autofocus	Hybrid AF (contrast + on-sensor phase detection)	Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking
Stabilisation	Lens-shift optical stabilisation	No stabilisation
Burst Rate	12fps	8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic	↓
Battery Life	~470 shots (CIPA)	~390 shots (CIPA, normal mode)	↓
Weight	423g (with battery)	383g (body only)	↑
Weather Sealed	Not weather sealed	Not weather sealed
Viewfinder	OLED EVF, 0.39", 2.36M dots	EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification
Screen	3.0" tilting LCD, 920k dots	3.0" touchscreen, tilting
Mount	Fixed 4x Fujinon 28-112mm equivalent f/2-2.8	Fujifilm X-mount
Memory Cards	Single SD slot	Single SD UHS-I slot

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