Fujifilm X-T30 (2019)
A compact mirrorless camera with high-resolution stills and 4K video, favored for its hybrid performance and Fujifilm's signature color science.
Overview
The Fujifilm X-T30 is a mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera introduced in 2019. It has a 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 sensor and handles both stills and video well. It shares core technology with the higher-end X-T3, but in a smaller, cheaper body. It's built for enthusiasts, with 4K video and JPEG rendering tuned for portraits. Handling is meant to be intuitive.
The X-T30 matches the X-T20 in width and height, so it's still compact. Inside it has 20 fps electronic shutter shooting, eye detection autofocus that works in low light, and DCI 4K/30p video. It also has a built-in flash, which the X-T3 doesn't.
Specifications
| Resolution | 26.1 million pixels |
| Sensor size | 23.5mm × 15.6mm (APS-C) |
| Sensor type | X-Trans CMOS 4 with primary color filter |
| Frame rate | 8 fps mechanical / 20 fps electronic shutter |
| Video | DCI 4K/30p |
| Shutter speed | 30 s to 1/4000 s (mechanical); up to 1/32000 s (electronic) |
| ISO range | 160–12,800 (expandable) |
| Autofocus points | 117 or 425 points (single point selection) |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C |
| Lens mount | Fujinon XF and XC lenses |
| Battery type | Fujifilm NP-W126S |
| Color options | Black, silver, charcoal silver |
Design
The sensor is a backside-illuminated APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4, and Fujifilm's Ultra Sonic Vibration system cleans it. The built-in flash is uncommon in Fujifilm's pro lineup. Around the eyepiece is a hard but semi-rubbery ring. Controls include a VIEW MODE button and a focus dial. There is no dedicated ISO dial. The body looks and feels like a miniature 35mm SLR, reminiscent of the Nikon F2AS.
Context
The X-T30 is smaller than the X-T3. Photographer Ken Rockwell noted it as his favorite Fujifilm interchangeable-lens camera. Unlike the X-T3, it has a built-in flash. Its dimensions match those of the X-T20.
Reception
The X-T30 is praised as an incredibly capable stills and video hybrid, with top-notch image and 4K video quality. The color science is highly optimized for people pictures and gives glowing skin tones. It is less ideal for vivid nature or landscape shots. Eye detection autofocus works in low light, and the 26MP resolution allows easy cropping, even with affordable lenses.
Market
By 2025, the semi-rubbery materials around the eyepiece, focus dial, and VIEW MODE button may degrade and turn sticky after six years of use. If the battery drains completely after a year of inactivity, all menu settings reset and can be difficult to reconfigure.
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