Fujifilm X-T30 → Fujifilm X-T30 II
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 II is the direct successor to your Fujifilm X-T30, released 2 years later. Across the full spec sheet it improves 7 items. The changes that matter most: subject-detection AF is added; 10-bit internal recording is added. The Fujifilm X-T30 II lists at $799 (the Fujifilm X-T30 launched at $899, 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 II if…
- ✓You shoot video seriously — it brings 10-bit internal colour.
- ✓You photograph moving subjects — it adds AF subject detection for animals that the other body lacks.
- ✓You shoot in low light or indoors — AF that focuses down to -7 EV gives it the edge after dark.
Stick with the Fujifilm X-T30 if…
- •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 (10 items)
↑ 7 improved · → changed without a clear better/worse
| Spec | Fujifilm X-T30 | Fujifilm X-T30 II |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Control | ||
| →Flash Sync Speed | 1/180 | 1/250 |
| Video Capture | ||
| ↑1080p Recording | Up to 120p | Up to 240p |
| ↑10-bit Internal | No | Yes |
| →Log Profiles | F-Log | F-Log / F-Log 2 |
| Focus | ||
| ↑Low Light AF | -3 EV | -7 EV |
| ↑Animal AF | No | Yes |
| Monitor | ||
| ↑LCD Resolution | 1.04M dots | 1.84M dots |
| General | ||
| ↑Price (MSRP) | $899 | $799 |
| →Dimensions | 118.4×82.8×46.8 mm | 118×82.8×46.8 mm |
| ↑Battery Life (LCD) | 380 shots | 435 shots |
What stayed the same (38 items)
Everything below is identical on both bodies — if these are what you buy a camera for, the Fujifilm X-T30 already has them.
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Frequently asked
Is it worth upgrading from the Fujifilm X-T30 to the Fujifilm X-T30 II?
The Fujifilm X-T30 II is the direct successor to your Fujifilm X-T30, released 2 years later. Across the full spec sheet it improves 7 items. The changes that matter most: subject-detection AF is added; 10-bit internal recording is added. The Fujifilm X-T30 II lists at $799 (the Fujifilm X-T30 launched at $899, 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 II over the Fujifilm X-T30?
Across the spec sheet the Fujifilm X-T30 II improves 7 items. The most significant: it brings 10-bit internal colour. it adds AF subject detection for animals that the other body lacks. AF that focuses down to -7 EV gives it the edge after dark.
What does the Fujifilm X-T30 still do just as well as the Fujifilm X-T30 II?
38 spec items are identical between the two, including sensor type (X-Trans CMOS 4), sensor size (APS-C), image processor (X-Processor 4), effective resolution (26.1 MP), lens mount (Fujifilm X), iso range (native) (160 – 12800). If those cover your needs, the older body remains fully capable.
Full side-by-side spec table →Fujifilm X-T30 II full specs →