X-T · 2019 · discontinued
Fujifilm X-T30 review
Launch price 899 USD · 26.1 MP X-Trans IV sensor · 4K 30p video
Also written XT30 or X T30.
26MP X-Trans IV entry body with 425-point hybrid AF, 4K and F-Log; F-Log via firmware.
Verdict
Original X-T30, predecessor to the X-T30 II, with a 26.1 MP X-Trans IV sensor, 4K/30p video (F-Log via firmware), and 425-point hybrid AF in a 383g body. Discontinued, no IBIS, no weather sealing, single UHS-I SD slot.
Used-market buyers who want the original X-T30 and don't need the II's firmware.
In detail
Most owners reach for it because of Fuji's well-tried 26 MP X-Trans IV sensor and the price point it launched at. Released in 2019 at 899 USD, the body is no longer in production. It sits in the X-T line, Fuji's SLR-style lineup with the classic top-plate dials.
At 26.1 MP, native ISO runs ISO 160 to 12800, and in good light the files give you enough room to crop without falling apart. Face and eye detection is on board and works well for portraits and street. Burst at 8 fps is plenty for travel, family, and most outdoor work.
The video toolkit covers what most hybrid shooters actually use. 4K 30p covers the resolution most people actually deliver, and the bitrates are sensible.
In the hand it feels like a Fuji, with the usual tight dials and a deep enough grip. There is no in-body stabilization, so for low light or long lenses you will lean on stabilized XF glass. At 383g it is light enough to live in a small sling bag without becoming a chore.
Battery life is 380 shots CIPA. Carrying a spare NP-W126S is not optional. There is a single card slot (SD UHS-I), which is fine for most people but worth knowing if you shoot events that demand redundancy. Bottom line: the used market is where this camera makes the most sense now that it is discontinued, and you can find them in good shape for a fraction of the launch price.
Pros and cons
What we like
- 26MP X-Trans IV sensor in 383g
- 4K/30p with F-Log via firmware
- 425-point hybrid AF with face/eye
- Tilting touchscreen
The headline win is the 26MP X-Trans IV sensor in 383g, which is a really nice combo of image quality and portability. Film simulation count is 7, the older but still solid lineup. On the video side, 4K 30p is more than enough for most hybrid shooters, and the Fuji film simulations translate to video just as well. The 425-point hybrid AF with face/eye is a quiet strength at this price.
Trade-offs
- Discontinued, superseded by X-T30 II
- No IBIS, single SD UHS-I slot
The honest trade-off is that it is discontinued, superseded by the X-T30 II. No in-body stabilization means relying on stabilized lenses for low light. The XF 18-55mm kit zoom, the 16-80mm f/4 and the 50-140mm f/2.8 have OIS; the fast primes do not, so with a 23mm or 35mm on the front shutter speed is your only lever. The EVF at 2.36 million dots is on the lower-resolution side by current standards, and the tilting LCD does not flip forward for vlogging. Single card slot means backup discipline is on you.
Who is this for
Used-market buyers who want the original X-T30 body and don't need the II's firmware update. Travel videographers and YouTubers running a one-person crew can absolutely get by with this body. Light enough that it makes a great second body or a daily-carry option.
X-T30 release date and lifecycle
Announcement month is from Fujifilm’s launch announcement; the on-sale month is not recorded for this body. Launch price is MSRP at release, not a used-market price.
Full specifications
| Release year | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Launch price | 899 USD |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Megapixels | 26.1 MP |
| Sensor generation | X-Trans IV |
| Processor | X-Processor 4 |
| ISO range | 160–12800 |
| AF points | 425 |
| Subject detection | face-eye |
| Burst (fps) | 8 |
| Max video | 4K 30p |
| Codec | H.264 |
| Log profile | No |
| Stabilization | None |
| Viewfinder | EVF (2.36M dot) |
| LCD | 3" tilt touch |
| Weather sealed | No |
| Weight | 383g |
| Card slots | 1 |
| Card types | SD UHS-I |
| Battery | NP-W126S |
| Battery life (CIPA) | 380 shots |
| Film sims | 6 |
Highlighted rows are class-leading within the current Fujifilm APS-C lineup.
Film simulations (6)
- PROVIA
- Velvia
- ASTIA
- Classic Chrome
- ACROS
- ETERNA
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See it in the wild
Owner impressions and real-world photos from the Fuji community.
