Fujifilm X-T30 X-T30 III Black 2020
Its 26.1MP X-Trans CMOS 4 sensor and X-Processor 5 engine deliver 6.2K/30p video, 20fps burst shooting, and AI-driven subject detection in a lightweight 329g body. The configurable film simulation dial and 10-bit internal recording provide distinct color profiles and flexible grading rarely seen in this compact class. Best for streamers and YouTubers needing 4K/60p, and product photographers leveraging Fujifilm's renowned color science.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 53 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 26.1 MP |
| ISO Range | 160 |
| Processor | X-Processor 5 |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 425 |
| AF Type | Photo, VideoPhase Detection: 425 |
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Animal AF | Yes |
| Subject Detection | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 20 |
| Burst (Electronic) | 30 |
| Max Shutter | 1/32000 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 6K |
| 4K FPS | 60 |
| 1080p FPS | 240 |
| 10-bit | Yes |
| Log Profile | No |
| RAW Video | Yes |
| Codec | H.264 Long GOP/H.265 Long GOP/MPEG-4 AVC |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 2.36 M dots |
Build
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.7 lbs |
| Battery Life | 315 |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB-C |
| HDMI | Micro-HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Fujifilm X-T30 X-T30 III | Sony a1 a1 II | Nikon Z5 II Z5 II | Panasonic LUMIX S5 IIX S5 IIX | Canon EOS R5 Mark II R5 Mark II | Pentax K-3 K-3 Mark III |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | DSLR |
| Sensor | 26.1MP aps-c | 50.1MP full-frame | 24.5MP full-frame | 24.2MP full-frame | 45MP full-frame | 25.7MP aps-c |
| AF Points | 425 | 759 | 273 | 779 | 1053 | 101 |
| Burst FPS | 20 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 12 |
| Video | 6K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 6K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @30fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 329 | 658 | 620 | 658 | 590 | 735 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | User Sentiment | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fujifilm X-T30 X-T30 III | 87 | 72.3 | 14.6 | 87.8 | 91.9 | 93.5 | 88 | 82.1 | 14.5 | 96.8 | 32 |
| Sony a1 a1 II Compare | 95.2 | 98.5 | 96.4 | 90.2 | 98.8 | 67.3 | 91.8 | 99.4 | 63.9 | 96.8 | 99.5 |
| Nikon Z5 II Z5 II Compare | 81 | 88.2 | 95.1 | 87.6 | 84.2 | 52.6 | 90.5 | 82.1 | 93.2 | 99.2 | 83.9 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S5 IIX S5 IIX Compare | 96.8 | 90.4 | 96.4 | 90.2 | 93 | 47.7 | 90.1 | 99.2 | 0 | 92.2 | 83.9 |
| Canon EOS R5 Mark II R5 Mark II Compare | 98.2 | 94.4 | 94 | 90.2 | 98.8 | 62.7 | 44.9 | 99.7 | 27.3 | 87.2 | 99.5 |
| Pentax K-3 K-3 Mark III Compare | 72.2 | 73.5 | 97.8 | 70.4 | 57.4 | 90.7 | 98.9 | 53.1 | 0 | 71.3 | 83.9 |