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

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

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);

Stay tuned for our upcoming full review of the Fujifilm X-T30 once production models are available for testing.

What We'd Change. While the Fujifilm X-T30 has all the makings of an awesome APS-C camera, it does leave a few things to be desired. Low-light performance needs improvement; autofocus is a little wobbly when there's not enough light, and noise handling isn't great.

Much-improved AF; Improved Eye and Face Detection and Tracking; Better grip; Joystick; Supersampled 4K; F-log recording on hand; Eterna color profile; Monochrome Adjustment for Acros and B&W; Affordable price tag; Charcoal grey color available

AF unstable in low light; No 4K at 60fps; No IBIS; Battery life could be better; No weather sealing; Higher ISO noise handling is not great

The Fujifilm X-T30 is a new mid-range mirrorless camera that's smaller, lighter and a lot cheaper than the flagship X-T3 model, yet in some ways is actually slightly more advanced than the X-T3.

Editor's note: If you're looking for a new compact system camera, the Fujifilm X-T30 is a strong new contender – and is nearing its release on 20 March 2019. I've spent 12 hours with a final production version of this miniature version of the X-T3 in Rome, so here are some extra impressions of the...

The Fujifilm X-T30 is Fujifilm's mid-level APS-C mirrorless camera with an electronic viewfinder (EVF). The X-T30 features the same 26mp BSI CMOS sensor as the X-T3 , and is an update to the X-T20 , which is Fujifilm's best selling X series camera, striking a balance between high-performance, and...

Same 26mp sensor as X-T3; Excellent image quality; High-speed continuous shooting; Rapid focus; and numerous options; CINE 4K video recording; Price

Easy to accidentally press the Q button; Short video recording times

The X-T30 has a couple of handling quirks that are practically inevitable in a camera this small, and it has no in-body stabilisation, but these are the only faults we can find in a camera with superb external controls, a great 26.1-megapixel sensor, superb autofocus and powerful 4K video recording...

Excellent image quality; Powerful and effective autofocus; Traditional exposure controls; Small size

No in-body stabilisation; Placement of Q button

The Fujifilm X-T30 follows a tried-and-trusted recipe now on its third generation, delivering the same sensor, processing and autofocus of the flagship X-T3 in a smaller, lighter and much more affordable body.