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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Fujifilm X-T30

Portability
71
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Fujifilm X-T3 front
 
Fujifilm X-T30 front
Portability
82
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T3
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 539g - 133 x 93 x 59mm
  • Revealed September 2018
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-T2
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-T4
Fujifilm X-T30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Launched February 2019
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-T20
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-T30 II
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Fujifilm X-T3 vs Fujifilm X-T30, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both created by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-T3 (26MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T3 was revealed 5 months earlier than the Fujifilm X-T30 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T3 scores against the Fujifilm X-T30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T3 over the Fujifilm X-T30

 Fujifilm X-T3 Fujifilm X-T30 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Fujifilm X-T3

 Fujifilm X-T30 Fujifilm X-T3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T3 and Fujifilm X-T30

 Fujifilm X-T3 Fujifilm X-T30 
LaunchedSeptember 2018February 2019Same generation
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution1040k1040kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T3 provides outer measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") and a weight of 539 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-T30 has measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-T3 vs Fujifilm X-T30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T3 vs the Fujifilm X-T30.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Fujifilm X-T30 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T3 and Fujifilm X-T30 is 71 and 82 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Fujifilm X-T30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The photograph below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T3 and Fujifilm X-T30.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photos although you will need to factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Fujifilm X-T30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T3
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T30
82
has manual focus
megapixel count excellent (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW files
82
you can focus manually
fantastic megapixels (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm X-T30 as a Street photography camera
75
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
weather sealing
no image stabilization
78
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
features touch focus
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm X-T30 Sports photography highlights
79
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (20.0 frames per second)
megapixel count excellent (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
78
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (20.0 frames/s)
fantastic megapixels (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T3
Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T30
74
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count excellent (26MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
80
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
supports bluetooth
features touch focus
fantastic megapixels (26 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Landscape photography features
Fujifilm X-T30 Landscape photography features
80
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count excellent (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no low pass filter
supports RAW files
weather sealing
two card slots
no image stabilization
80
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
fantastic megapixels (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Vlogging info
Fujifilm X-T30 Vlogging info
34
has touchscreen
offers face detection focusing
great video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone socket
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
36
screen is touchscreen
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T3 and Fujifilm X-T30
 Fujifilm X-T3Fujifilm X-T30
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm X-T3 Fujifilm X-T30
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2018-09-06 2019-02-14
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X-Processor 4 X-Processor 4
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 26 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6240 x 4160 6240 x 4160
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 51200
Lowest native ISO 160 160
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 425 425
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Total lenses 54 54
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.62x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000s 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed 20.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096x2160 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/23.98p) 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 539 grams (1.19 lb) 383 grams (0.84 lb)
Physical dimensions 133 x 93 x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 390 pictures 380 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S NP-W126S
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots Two One
Pricing at release $1,500 $899