Fujifilm X-T4 vs X-T30 II: full comparison

The X-T4 leads on more headline specs, but the X-T30 II counters on a lighter 378g body.

Also searched as XT4 vs XT30 II, and in the other order as XT30 II vs XT4.

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The short version

The Fujifilm X-T4 and Fujifilm X-T30 II are both Fujifilm X-T bodies. The X-T30 II is the newer of the two, arriving in 2021. At launch the X-T4 was 1,699 USD and the X-T30 II 899 USD, making the X-T30 II the more affordable of the two.

On paper the X-T4 is the stronger body of the two. It gives you 15 fps continuous shooting, 4K/60p video, and 6.5-stop in-body stabilization, with a few smaller wins on top of that.

The X-T30 II isn't far behind. It hits back with a lighter 378g body.

So which one? If you want 15 fps continuous shooting, get the X-T4. If a lighter 378g body is closer to what you actually need, the X-T30 II is the smarter buy. And the X-T30 II costs less — 899 USD at launch.

Where the X-T4 wins

  • +15 fps continuous shooting
  • +4K/60p video
  • +6.5-stop in-body stabilization
  • +a 3.69M-dot electronic viewfinder
  • +500-shot battery life
  • +weather sealing
  • +2 card slots

Where the X-T30 II wins

  • +a lighter 378g body

Who should buy the X-T4 or X-T30 II?

Buy the X-T4 if…

Pick the X-T4 if 15 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-T4 review for the use-case-specific pros and cons.

Buy the X-T30 II if…

Pick the X-T30 II if a lighter 378g 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 II review for the use-case-specific pros and cons.

X-T4 vs X-T30 II: pros and cons

Fujifilm X-T4Fujifilm X-T30 II
  • 6.5-stop IBIS, first in the X-T line
  • Fully articulating flip screen
  • Dual SD UHS-II slots, weather sealed
  • 15 fps mechanical burst
  • Lightest current Fuji at 378g
  • 26MP X-Trans IV sensor shared with X-T3/4
  • 425-point AF with face and eye detect
  • Real budget entry at 899 USD
  • X-Trans IV sensor, no AI subject detection
  • 4K/60p tops out at F-Log, no F-Log2
  • No in-body stabilization
  • Single SD UHS-I slot, not weather sealed

Pros and cons mirror the in-house X-T4 review and X-T30 II review.

X-T4 vs X-T30 II: full specs

SpecProduct photo of the Fujifilm X-T4X-T4
2020 · $1,699
Product photo of the Fujifilm X-T30 IIX-T30 II
2021 · $899
General
Release year20202021
Launch price1,699 USD899 USD
StatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued
Sensor & Image
Megapixels26.1 MP26.1 MP
Sensor generationX-Trans IVX-Trans IV
ProcessorX-Processor 4X-Processor 4
ISO range160–12800160–12800
Autofocus & Burst
AF points425425
Subject detectionface-eyeface-eye
Burst (fps)158
Video
Max video4K 60p4K 30p
CodecH.265, H.264H.265, H.264
Log profileF-LogF-Log
Physical
Stabilization6.5 stopsNone
ViewfinderEVF (3.69M dot)EVF (2.36M dot)
LCD3" flip touch3" tilt touch
Weather sealedYesNo
Weight607g378g
Storage
Card slots21
Card typesSD UHS-II / SD UHS-IISD UHS-I
Power
BatteryNP-W235NP-W126S
Battery life (CIPA)500 shots380 shots
Software
Film sims77

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-T4 review and the Fujifilm X-T30 II review. Each one carries the full spec breakdown, pros and cons, and where this body sits in the current Fujifilm lineup.