All the other ingredients that made the previous models such a joy to use remain in place. You get the same compact, lightweight body, stylish retro design, and engaging analogue control dials. There’s also a huge range of matched APS-C lenses to choose from too, giving buyers plenty of scope to expand their horizons in the future.
At this price point, potential buyers will likely be putting the X-T30 III head-to-head with the Nikon Z50II, and perhaps the older but more expensive Canon EOS R10. In many respects, the Z50II is the more rational choice – its autofocus works better out of the box, and it has a larger, brighter, viewfinder plus a more flexible fully articulated screen. But the X-T30 III is more charismatic, and of course, you get Fujifilm’s famously attractive colour science.
Ultimately, while the X-T30 III may not bring anything particularly new to the table, I really do think it remains one of the compelling models in its class. It may not technically be the “best”, but it’s arguably the most enjoyable to use while delivering the most consistently attractive photos – and that’s got to count for something. For photographers looking for a camera that’s portable, capable and affordable, it should be right at the top of their wish-list.
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Fujifilm X-T30 III full specifications
| Sensor | 26.1MP X-Trans CMOS 4, 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Output size | 6240 x 4160 |
| Focal length mag | 1.5x |
| Lens mount | Fujifilm X |
| Shutter speeds | 15min – 1/4000sec (mechanical), 15min – 1/32,000sec (electronic) |
| Sensitivity | ISO 160-12,800 (standard), ISO 80-51,200 (extended) |
| Exposure modes | PASM |
| Metering | Multi, Spot, Average, Centre weighted |
| Exposure comp | +/-5 EV on 0.3EV steps |
| Continuous shooting | 8fps (mechanical), 20fps (electronic), 30fps (electronic, 1.25x crop) |
| Screen | 3in, 1.62m-dot tilting LCD touchscreen |
| Viewfinder | 2.36m-dot OLED, 0.62x magnification |
| AF points | 117 or 425 |
| Video | 6.2K open gate 30fps, 4K 60fps, Full HD 240 fps |
| External mic | 2.5mm stereo |
| Memory card | UHS-I SD |
| Power | NP-W126S Li-ion |
| Battery life | 315; 425 in Eco mode |
| Dimensions | 118.4 x 82.8 x 46.8mm |
| Weight | 378g |
