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.

Both are excellent cameras. I'll typically recommend one product over another, but they are so close in capabilities and performance, and different enough in design philosophy, that there's room for two Editors' Choice winners here.

Proven 26MP APS-C image sensor; Quick, accurate autofocus; Up to 30fps Raw capture; EVF and built-in flash; Tilting touch LCD; Tactile controls; 4K video; Wi-Fi

Body isn't weather-sealed; Restricted maximum video clip length; No in-body stabilization; Small capture buffer; Memory card slot limited to UHS-I speed

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;

If you have the budget for a mid-range camera, the 26.1-megapixel X-T30 delivers the same image quality as the X-T3 for $600 less. It has excellent handling, fast shooting speeds and autofocus performance nearly on par with Sony's A6400.

I will keep this short. Just kidding. No I wona€?t. I bought the X-T30 a few weeks ago. Right off the bat, the guy at the camera shop told me that it did not come with an external charger. Strange, but whatever. I bought one, along with an extra battery.

The X-T30 is a joy to use, user friendly manual settings. Small size makes it ideal as a travel camera - it's an an excellent camera in all respects, the auto focus has been improved, the joy stick is much better than the controls on the X - T20 - , there is only one niggle, which is the Q button...

Fujifilm managed to produce yet another winner with the X-T30. This compact mirrorless digital camera delivers a performance way above its price by combining superb image-quality and class-leading speed with a rich feature-set and plenty of direct controls.

Excellent retention of details and sharpness; Class-leading dynamic range; Natural image colors; Good Automatic WB; Sensitive and accurate autofocus; Very fast AF system; No EVF blackout; Plenty of direct controls; Instant video response; Excellent build quality

Image noise slightly higher than competition; Tendency to blow small highlights; Not Exposure-Priority; Shallow image buffer; Excessive feature interactions; Minimal hand-grip; Short battery-life; Soft aperture detents With all current XF-mount lenses

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

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;

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

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