Fujifilm X-T30 vs X-T30 III

The X-T30 III leads on more headline specs, but the X-T30 counters on 380-shot battery life.

The short version

The Fujifilm X-T30 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-T30 was $899 and the X-T30 III $999, making the X-T30 the more affordable of the two.

On paper the X-T30 is the stronger body of the two. It gives you 380-shot battery life.

The X-T30 III isn't far behind. It hits back with AI subject-detection AF, 6K/30p video, and a lighter 378 g body.

So which one? If you want 380-shot battery life, get the X-T30. If AI subject-detection AF is closer to what you actually need, the X-T30 III is the smarter buy. And the X-T30 costs less — $899 at launch.

Where the X-T30 wins

  • +380-shot battery life

Where the X-T30 III wins

  • +AI subject-detection AF
  • +6K/30p video
  • +a lighter 378 g body

X-T30 vs X-T30 III: full specs

SpecProduct photo of the Fujifilm X-T30X-T30
2019 · $899
Product photo of the Fujifilm X-T30 IIIX-T30 III
2025 · $999
General
Release year20192025
Launch price$899$999
StatusDiscontinuedCurrent
Sensor & Image
Megapixels26.1 MP26.1 MP
Sensor generationX-Trans IVX-Trans IV
ProcessorX-Processor 4X-Processor 5
ISO range160–12800160–12800
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" tilt touch3" tilt touch
Weather sealedNoNo
Weight383 g378 g
Storage
Card slots11
Card typesSD UHS-ISD UHS-I
Power
BatteryNP-W126SNP-W126S
Battery life (CIPA)380 shots315 shots
Software
Film sims69

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