Fujifilm X-T50 vs X-T30 III: full comparison
The X-T50 and X-T30 III are closely matched — the right pick comes down to what you shoot.
Also searched as XT50 vs XT30 III, and in the other order as XT30 III vs XT50.
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The short version
The Fujifilm X-T50 and Fujifilm X-T30 III are both Fujifilm X-T bodies. The X-T30 III is the newer of the two, arriving in 2025. At launch the X-T50 was 1,399 USD and the X-T30 III 999 USD, making the X-T30 III the more affordable of the two.
On paper the X-T50 is the stronger body of the two. It gives you 40.2 MP of resolution and 7-stop in-body stabilization.
The X-T30 III isn't far behind. It hits back with 315-shot battery life and a lighter 378g body.
So which one? If you want 40.2 MP of resolution, get the X-T50. If 315-shot battery life is closer to what you actually need, the X-T30 III is the smarter buy. And the X-T30 III costs less — 999 USD at launch.
Where the X-T50 wins
- +40.2 MP of resolution
- +7-stop in-body stabilization
Where the X-T30 III wins
- +315-shot battery life
- +a lighter 378g body
Who should buy the X-T50 or X-T30 III?
Buy the X-T50 if…
Pick the X-T50 if 40.2 MP of resolution, 7-stop in-body stabilization matters to you. It is the better fit for buyers who already lean toward X-T handling. Read the full X-T50 review for the use-case-specific pros and cons.
Buy the X-T30 III if…
Pick the X-T30 III if 315-shot battery life, a lighter 378g body matters to you. It also launched cheaper at 999 USD. It is the better fit for buyers who already lean toward X-T handling. Read the full X-T30 III review for the use-case-specific pros and cons.
X-T50 vs X-T30 III: pros and cons
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Pros and cons mirror the in-house X-T50 review and X-T30 III review.
X-T50 vs X-T30 III: full specs
| Spec |  X-T502024 · $1,399 |  X-T30 III2025 · $999 |
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| General | ||
| Release year | 2024 | 2025 |
| Launch price | 1,399 USD | 999 USD |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Sensor & Image | ||
| Megapixels | 40.2 MP | 26.1 MP |
| Sensor generation | X-Trans V | X-Trans IV |
| Processor | X-Processor 5 | X-Processor 5 |
| ISO range | 125–12800 | 160–12800 |
| Autofocus & Burst | ||
| AF points | 425 | 425 |
| Subject detection | ai | ai |
| Burst (fps) | 8 | 8 |
| Video | ||
| Max video | 6K 30p | 6K 30p |
| Codec | H.265, H.264 | H.265, H.264 |
| Log profile | F-Log2 | F-Log2 |
| Physical | ||
| Stabilization | 7 stops | None |
| Viewfinder | EVF (2.36M dot) | EVF (2.36M dot) |
| LCD | 3" tilt touch | 3" tilt touch |
| Weather sealed | No | No |
| Weight | 438g | 378g |
| Storage | ||
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Card types | SD UHS-II | SD UHS-I |
| Power | ||
| Battery | NP-W126S | NP-W126S |
| Battery life (CIPA) | 305 shots | 315 shots |
| Software | ||
| Film sims | 8 | 9 |
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-T50 review and the Fujifilm X-T30 III review. Each one carries the full spec breakdown, pros and cons, and where this body sits in the current Fujifilm lineup.
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