Fujifilm X-T30 II → Fujifilm X-T30 III
Is the upgrade worth it? Every change on the spec sheet, and an honest read on who should bother.
The bottom line
The Fujifilm X-T30 III is the direct successor to your Fujifilm X-T30 II, released 4 years later. Across the full spec sheet it improves 3 items and steps back on 3. The changes that matter most: resolution rises from 26.1MP to 40.2MP; 4K goes from 30p to 60p; subject-detection AF is added. The Fujifilm X-T30 III lists at $899 (the Fujifilm X-T30 II launched at $799, and older bodies typically sell for well under launch price on the used market). The generation gap here is modest — upgrade only if a specific change below solves a real problem in your shooting.
Upgrade to the Fujifilm X-T30 III if…
- ✓You shoot video seriously — it brings smoother 60p 4K vs 30p.
- ✓You want maximum detail for landscapes, studio or large prints — 40.2MP resolves noticeably more than 26.1MP and gives more cropping latitude.
- ✓You photograph moving subjects — it adds AF subject detection for animals and vehicles that the other body lacks.
Stick with the Fujifilm X-T30 II if…
- •You shoot action, sports or wildlife — 30fps burst keeps up with fast, erratic movement where 8fps would drop frames.
- •None of the headline changes map to what you actually shoot — the camera you own doesn't get worse when a successor launches.
What changed (15 items)
↑ 3 improved · ↓ 3 stepped back · → changed without a clear better/worse
| Spec | Fujifilm X-T30 II | Fujifilm X-T30 III |
|---|---|---|
| Imaging | ||
| →Sensor Type | X-Trans CMOS 4 | BSI X-Trans CMOS 5 HR |
| →Image Processor | X-Processor 4 | X-Processor 5 |
| ↑Effective Resolution | 26.1 MP | 40.2 MP |
| Exposure Control | ||
| →ISO Range (Native) | 160 – 12800 | 125 – 12800 |
| →ISO Range (Extended) | 80 – 51200 | 64 – 51200 |
| →Electronic Shutter | 1/32000 | 1/180000 |
| Still Image Capture | ||
| ↓Continuous Shooting | 30 fps | 8 fps |
| Video Capture | ||
| →Max Resolution | 4K | 6.2K |
| ↑4K Recording | Up to 30p | Up to 60p |
| →Log Profiles | F-Log / F-Log 2 | F-Log / F-Log 2 / HLG |
| Focus | ||
| ↑Vehicle AF | No | Yes |
| Interface | ||
| →Bluetooth | v4.2 | v5 |
| General | ||
| ↓Price (MSRP) | $799 | $899 |
| →Dimensions | 118×82.8×46.8 mm | 118×83×46.8 mm |
| ↓Battery Life (LCD) | 435 shots | 430 shots |
What stayed the same (33 items)
Everything below is identical on both bodies — if these are what you buy a camera for, the Fujifilm X-T30 II already has them.
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Fujifilm X-T30 II (keep or buy used)
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Fujifilm X-T30 III
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Frequently asked
Is it worth upgrading from the Fujifilm X-T30 II to the Fujifilm X-T30 III?
The Fujifilm X-T30 III is the direct successor to your Fujifilm X-T30 II, released 4 years later. Across the full spec sheet it improves 3 items and steps back on 3. The changes that matter most: resolution rises from 26.1MP to 40.2MP; 4K goes from 30p to 60p; subject-detection AF is added. The Fujifilm X-T30 III lists at $899 (the Fujifilm X-T30 II launched at $799, and older bodies typically sell for well under launch price on the used market). The generation gap here is modest — upgrade only if a specific change below solves a real problem in your shooting.
What are the biggest improvements of the Fujifilm X-T30 III over the Fujifilm X-T30 II?
Across the spec sheet the Fujifilm X-T30 III improves 3 items. The most significant: it brings smoother 60p 4K vs 30p. 40.2MP resolves noticeably more than 26.1MP and gives more cropping latitude. it adds AF subject detection for animals and vehicles that the other body lacks.
What does the Fujifilm X-T30 II still do just as well as the Fujifilm X-T30 III?
33 spec items are identical between the two, including sensor size (APS-C), lens mount (Fujifilm X), mechanical shutter (1/4000), flash sync speed (1/250), built-in flash (Yes), 1080p recording (Up to 240p). If those cover your needs, the older body remains fully capable.
Does the Fujifilm X-T30 III give anything up compared to the Fujifilm X-T30 II?
Yes — 3 items on the spec sheet move the other way: continuous shooting (30 fps → 8 fps), price (msrp) ($799 → $899), battery life (lcd) (435 shots → 430 shots).
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