Fujifilm X-T3 vs X-T30
The X-T3 leads on more headline specs, but the X-T30 counters on a lighter 383 g body.
The short version
The Fujifilm X-T3 and Fujifilm X-T30 are both Fujifilm X-T bodies. The X-T30 is the newer of the two, arriving in 2019. At launch the X-T3 was $1,499 and the X-T30 $899, making the X-T30 the more affordable of the two.
On paper the X-T3 is the stronger body of the two. It gives you 11 fps continuous shooting, 4K/60p video, and a 3.69M-dot electronic viewfinder, with a few smaller wins on top of that.
The X-T30 isn't far behind. It hits back with a lighter 383 g body.
So which one? If you want 11 fps continuous shooting, get the X-T3. If a lighter 383 g body is closer to what you actually need, the X-T30 is the smarter buy. And the X-T30 costs less — $899 at launch.
Where the X-T3 wins
- +11 fps continuous shooting
- +4K/60p video
- +a 3.69M-dot electronic viewfinder
- +390-shot battery life
- +weather sealing
- +2 card slots
Where the X-T30 wins
- +a lighter 383 g body
X-T3 vs X-T30: full specs
| Spec |  X-T32018 · $1,499 |  X-T302019 · $899 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Release year | 2018 | 2019 |
| Launch price | $1,499 | $899 |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Sensor & Image | ||
| Megapixels | 26.1 MP | 26.1 MP |
| Sensor generation | X-Trans IV | X-Trans IV |
| Processor | X-Processor 4 | X-Processor 4 |
| ISO range | 160–12800 | 160–12800 |
| Autofocus & Burst | ||
| AF points | 425 | 425 |
| Subject detection | face-eye | face-eye |
| Burst (fps) | 11 | 8 |
| Video | ||
| Max video | 4K 60p | 4K 30p |
| Codec | H.265, H.264 | H.264 |
| Log profile | F-Log | No |
| Physical | ||
| Stabilization | None | None |
| Viewfinder | EVF (3.69M dot) | EVF (2.36M dot) |
| LCD | 3" tilt touch | 3" tilt touch |
| Weather sealed | Yes | No |
| Weight | 539 g | 383 g |
| Storage | ||
| Card slots | 2 | 1 |
| Card types | SD UHS-II / SD UHS-II | SD UHS-I |
| Power | ||
| Battery | NP-W126S | NP-W126S |
| Battery life (CIPA) | 390 shots | 380 shots |
| Software | ||
| Film sims | 6 | 6 |
Highlighted cells are best in class between these two. Specs sourced from public Fujifilm product pages.