Pitching itself as an “X-T3 Lite”, the X-T30 distils almost everything from its big brother into a smaller, lighter and cheaper body

Gorgeous, retro body; Tilting, touch-sensitive screen; 4K video;

Single card slot; Limited buffer for action; Irritating Q button placement;

Fujifilm’s X-T series has been refreshed, but does this new arrival hit the sweet spot of what enthusiasts want for under £1,000? Michael Topham finds out

In Today’s review, I’m taking a look at the FujiFilm X-T30. I finally got my hands on one a little while ago and gave it my best shot. Big thanks to FujiFilm AU for sending this out for review! The FujiFilm X-T30 is one of FujiFilms newest mirrorless digital cameras, Released in late March 2019, […]

If you can live with the record limit time or are using an external recorder, you can’t beat this camera for $900. We loved the image from the camera, the added dynamic range from F-Log and its vast and affordable lens selection.

Riding on the X-T3’s positive reviews, Fujifilm is definitely catching up against rival brands with the more affordable X-T30. While it is understandable that the X-T30 does not inherit all of the X-T3’s goodies (ie.

Fujifilm has officially announced the latest addition to the X Series of their mirrorless digital cameras - the...

While the X-T3 remains the more powerful camera, particularly if you’re a video shooter, the X-T30 does a brilliant job of distilling the pricier model’s essential appeal into a cheaper, more compact body. If you’re coming to mirrorless cameras for the first time and wondering which brand to go for, Fujifilm might not seem the most obvious choice. Panasonic and Sony are bigger players, it’s true, and the mighty Canon and Nikon have finally jumped off the fence in a manner that suggests they’re serious about mirrorless – but cameras like the X-T30 are a stark reminder of how well Fujifilm goes about its business. Not only is this richly-equipped when it comes to both video and stills shooting options, it’s designed so that photographers have lots of control at their fingertips. And its image quality is superb. If you’re a seasoned photographer who knows their way around a camera but is making a first foray into mirrorless or video recording, or the owner of an older, cheaper Fujifilm X series looking to step up to something with a bit more depth and versatility, this camera would make an excellent choice.

Excellent image quality; Crispy 4K video; Compact body; Lots of controls to hand;

Tiny rear buttons; Not much for larger hands to grip;

Small, powerful and a joy to shoot with, the X-T30 is one of the best cameras you can buy today for under £1000. While its size makes it ideal for travel and street photography, the X-T30's excellent autofocus and video powers make it a great all-rounder for everyday shooting. Fans of chunky grips and weather-sealed bodies will want to look elsewhere, plus the X-T30 lacks built-in image stabilisation – but these are just minor gripes considering its size and price. Pair the X-T30 with one of the X Series' prime lenses, and it's a hugely appealing camera for both beginners looking to learn their craft and pros who need a great sidekick for their main camera.

Excellent photo and video quality; Fast and reliable autofocus; Impressive burst-shooting power; Great-looking camera that's fun to use; Superb range of prime lenses available;

No weather-sealing; No built-in image stabilisation; A couple of handling frustrations;

In the face of so much full-frame camera chatter the latest mid-level Fuji camera has a lot of weight on its shoulders. But it needn't worry: if you're looking for something that's stylish and capable then the X-T30 is with little compare in 2019, featuring the quality and many of the features of its X-T3 bigger brother - but for a cut of the price.

Great image quality from this APS-C sensor; Autofocus is fast and capable for moving/eye-tracked subjects; Many of the X-T3's features for less cash (and some it betters - until April 2019 update);

Smaller autofocus point size can struggle; Not as low-light sensitive as some competitors; Eye AF should be easier to disengage; Not weather-sealed; USB charging only (no charging cradle in box);