84% Overall score Jump to conclusion Fujifilm's X-T30 brings the same 26MP sensor, processor and much of the feature s...
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Fujifilm's X-T30 brings the same 26MP sensor, processor and much of the feature set of the high-end X-T3 at a more reasonable price. If that sounds familiar, it's because the relationship between the X-T20 and X-T2 was the same.
With the X-T30 you get Fujifilm's latest AF system, along with plenty of direct controls and a tilting touchscreen, all in a smaller body. The X-T30 also comes at a significantly lower price than the X-T3, with the body priced at $899, versus $1499 for the X-T3. We'll discuss what features were cut in order to make the X-T30 the less expensive of the two options a bit later in the review.
Key specifications
- 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans BSI-CMOS 4 sensor
- X-Processor 4
- Hybrid AF system has 425 phase-detect points spread across the entire frame
- Burst shooting at 30 fps with no blackout (but 1.25X) crop using electronic shutter; 20 fps without crop
- 2.36M-dot OLED viewfinder w/0.62x equiv. magnification and 100 fps refresh rate in boost mode
- 3" tilting touchscreen display
- Dedicated drive, shutter speed and exposure compensation dials
- Joystick for AF point selection
- Eterna Film Simulation mode
- DCI and UHD 4K/30p capture using full width of sensor
- 4:2:0 8-bit internal recording or 4:2:2 10-bit HDMI output
- USB-C socket with headphone support
- Single SD card slot (UHS-I only)
That's a lot of camera for under $900, body-only. If you'd like to add a lens, you can get the camera and the 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS Power Zoom lens for $999, or with the excellent 18-55 F2.8-4 lens for $1299. The camera is available in silver, black and the graphite silver version shown in this review.
What's new and how it compares
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The X-T30 borrows the sensor and processor from the more expensive X-T3, and that's great news. |
Body and handling
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For a $900 camera, the X-T30 is surprisingly well-built. It has a tilting touchscreen LCD, nice EVF and direct controls that make it a pleasure to use (most of the time). |
Operation and controls
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In addition to four customizable buttons you can also 'swipe' the X-T30's LCD in one of four directions to adjust settings. The camera offers two different customizable menus so you can set it up the way you'd like. |
First impressions
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Shooting with the X-T30 is a mixed bag. The results are great, but the ergonomics need work. |
Image quality
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The X-T30's 26MP sensor offers great out-of-camera JPEGs and flexible Raw files. |
Autofocus
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While not class-leading, the X-T30's AF system is speedy and reliable in most (but not all) situations. |
Video
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Put simply, you won't find a better video camera in this price range than the X-T30. |
Is the Fujifilm X-T30 right for you?
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Whether you're a hardcore videographer, landscape photographer or a soccer mom, we've spelled out what the X-T30 is best suited for. |
Conclusion
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Find out if the X-T30 is the midrange stills/video hybrid to beat. |
Sample gallery
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View real-world photos taken with the Fujifilm X-T30. |
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