Fujifilm X-T3 vs X-T30: full comparison
The X-T3 leads on more headline specs, but the X-T30 counters on a lighter 383g body.
Also searched as XT3 vs XT30, and in the other order as XT30 vs XT3.
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The short version
The Fujifilm X-T3 and Fujifilm X-T30 are both Fujifilm X-T bodies. The X-T30 is the newer of the two, arriving in 2019. At launch the X-T3 was 1,499 USD and the X-T30 899 USD, making the X-T30 the more affordable of the two.
On paper the X-T3 is the stronger body of the two. It gives you 11 fps continuous shooting, 4K/60p video, and a 3.69M-dot electronic viewfinder, with a few smaller wins on top of that.
The X-T30 isn't far behind. It hits back with a lighter 383g body.
So which one? If you want 11 fps continuous shooting, get the X-T3. If a lighter 383g body is closer to what you actually need, the X-T30 is the smarter buy. And the X-T30 costs less — 899 USD at launch.
Where the X-T3 wins
- +11 fps continuous shooting
- +4K/60p video
- +a 3.69M-dot electronic viewfinder
- +390-shot battery life
- +weather sealing
- +2 card slots
Where the X-T30 wins
- +a lighter 383g body
Who should buy the X-T3 or X-T30?
Buy the X-T3 if…
Pick the X-T3 if 11 fps continuous shooting, 4K/60p video matters to you. It is the better fit for buyers who already lean toward X-T handling. Read the full X-T3 review for the use-case-specific pros and cons.
Buy the X-T30 if…
Pick the X-T30 if a lighter 383g body matters to you. It also launched cheaper at 899 USD. It is the better fit for buyers who already lean toward X-T handling. Read the full X-T30 review for the use-case-specific pros and cons.
X-T3 vs X-T30: pros and cons
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Pros and cons mirror the in-house X-T3 review and X-T30 review.
X-T3 vs X-T30: full specs
| Spec |  X-T32018 · $1,499 |  X-T302019 · $899 |
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| General | ||
| Release year | 2018 | 2019 |
| Launch price | 1,499 USD | 899 USD |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Sensor & Image | ||
| Megapixels | 26.1 MP | 26.1 MP |
| Sensor generation | X-Trans IV | X-Trans IV |
| Processor | X-Processor 4 | X-Processor 4 |
| ISO range | 160–12800 | 160–12800 |
| Autofocus & Burst | ||
| AF points | 425 | 425 |
| Subject detection | face-eye | face-eye |
| Burst (fps) | 11 | 8 |
| Video | ||
| Max video | 4K 60p | 4K 30p |
| Codec | H.265, H.264 | H.264 |
| Log profile | F-Log | No |
| Physical | ||
| Stabilization | None | None |
| Viewfinder | EVF (3.69M dot) | EVF (2.36M dot) |
| LCD | 3" tilt touch | 3" tilt touch |
| Weather sealed | Yes | No |
| Weight | 539g | 383g |
| Storage | ||
| Card slots | 2 | 1 |
| Card types | SD UHS-II / SD UHS-II | SD UHS-I |
| Power | ||
| Battery | NP-W126S | NP-W126S |
| Battery life (CIPA) | 390 shots | 380 shots |
| Software | ||
| Film sims | 6 | 6 |
Highlighted cells are best in class between these two. Specs sourced from public Fujifilm product pages.
In-depth reviews
For the full long-form review of each camera, see the Fujifilm X-T3 review and the Fujifilm X-T30 review. Each one carries the full spec breakdown, pros and cons, and where this body sits in the current Fujifilm lineup.