Fujifilm X-T200 vs X-T30 III: full comparison

The X-T30 III leads on more headline specs, but the X-T200 counters on a lighter 370g body.

Also searched as XT200 vs XT30 III, and in the other order as XT30 III vs XT200.

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The short version

The Fujifilm X-T200 and Fujifilm X-T30 III are both Fujifilm X-T bodies. The X-T30 III is the newer of the two, arriving in 2025. At launch the X-T200 was 799 USD and the X-T30 III 999 USD, making the X-T200 the more affordable of the two.

On paper the X-T200 is the stronger body of the two. It gives you a lighter 370g body.

The X-T30 III isn't far behind. It hits back with 26.1 MP of resolution, AI subject-detection AF, and 6K/30p video, with a couple more edges beyond that.

So which one? If you want a lighter 370g body, get the X-T200. If 26.1 MP of resolution is closer to what you actually need, the X-T30 III is the smarter buy. And the X-T200 costs less — 799 USD at launch.

Where the X-T200 wins

  • +a lighter 370g body

Where the X-T30 III wins

  • +26.1 MP of resolution
  • +AI subject-detection AF
  • +6K/30p video
  • +315-shot battery life

Who should buy the X-T200 or X-T30 III?

Buy the X-T200 if…

Pick the X-T200 if a lighter 370g body matters to you. It also launched cheaper at 799 USD. It is the better fit for buyers who already lean toward X-T handling. Read the full X-T200 review for the use-case-specific pros and cons.

Buy the X-T30 III if…

Pick the X-T30 III if 26.1 MP of resolution, AI subject-detection AF matters to you. It is the better fit for buyers who already lean toward X-T handling. Read the full X-T30 III review for the use-case-specific pros and cons.

X-T200 vs X-T30 III: pros and cons

Fujifilm X-T200Fujifilm X-T30 III
  • Large 3.5-inch vari-angle touchscreen
  • 425-point AF with face and eye detection
  • Lightest X-T body at 370g
  • 4K 30p video
  • X-Processor 5 AI subject detection
  • 6K/30p with F-Log2 at 378g
  • REALA ACE film simulation added
  • Compact X-T form factor
  • Bayer sensor, not X-Trans
  • Single SD UHS-I slot, 270-shot battery
  • No in-body stabilization
  • Single SD UHS-I slot, not weather sealed

Pros and cons mirror the in-house X-T200 review and X-T30 III review.

X-T200 vs X-T30 III: full specs

SpecProduct photo of the Fujifilm X-T200X-T200
2020 · $799
Product photo of the Fujifilm X-T30 IIIX-T30 III
2025 · $999
General
Release year20202025
Launch price799 USD999 USD
StatusDiscontinuedCurrent
Sensor & Image
Megapixels24.2 MP26.1 MP
Sensor generationBayerX-Trans IV
ProcessorUnnamed Bayer engineX-Processor 5
ISO range200–12800160–12800
Autofocus & Burst
AF points425425
Subject detectionface-eyeai
Burst (fps)88
Video
Max video4K 30p6K 30p
CodecH.264H.265, H.264
Log profileNoF-Log2
Physical
StabilizationNoneNone
ViewfinderEVF (2.36M dot)EVF (2.36M dot)
LCD3.5" flip touch3" tilt touch
Weather sealedNoNo
Weight370g378g
Storage
Card slots11
Card typesSD UHS-ISD UHS-I
Power
BatteryNP-W126SNP-W126S
Battery life (CIPA)270 shots315 shots
Software
Film sims59

Highlighted cells are best in class between these two. Specs sourced from public Fujifilm product pages.

In-depth reviews

For the full long-form review of each camera, see the Fujifilm X-T200 review and the Fujifilm X-T30 III review. Each one carries the full spec breakdown, pros and cons, and where this body sits in the current Fujifilm lineup.