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mirrorless
Fujifilm

X-T30 III

Category
Mirrorless
Sensor
APS-C
Resolution
26.1 MP
Mount / lens
Fujifilm X mount
Weight
378 g with battery and card

What photographers keep saying · from 42 reviews

compact17great colours5great image quality5autofocus issues3build quality issues3great low light3great value3overheating2

Their X-T30 III arrived with a loose film dial.

“I got my X-T30 III with a loose film dial from start.”
negativebuild quality issues

Loves their X-T30 III with the XF 18-55, whose OIS makes up for no IBIS.

“I got the XF 18-55 for my X-T30iii and I love it!”
positive

Loved their new X-T30 III but now regrets not getting the X100VI.

“It has been 3 days since I have been thinking and regretting getting my xt30 iii instead of the x100vi.”
mixed

Loves the X-T30 III, especially its viewfinder, which makes shooting more intentional.

“I chose the X-T30 III. I absolutely love it- one thing that I did not really think about until I started using it is how much I love using the viewfinder.”
positive

Couldn't be happier with the X-T30 III; loves the EVF and finds it compact and light.

“I ended up with the X-t30 iii and I couldn’t be happier!”
positivecompact

Absolutely loves their X-T30 III as a first camera, chosen for the EVF.

“I ended up getting the XT30iii because i wanted an EVF and to be able to delve into lenses later on. I absolutely love my XT30 as a first camera”
positive

Their X-T30 III shows a persistent error message that battery pulls and resets don't fix.

“My Fujifilm X-T30 iii is showing this message and I don’t know how to fix it.”
negative

Calls the X-T30 III a great first camera balancing features and size; AF good enough, no complaints.

“The XT30iii is a great first camera, good balance of features and size.”
positivecompact

Got their kid an X-T30 III and finds it a great tiny camera, liking its size over their X-T5.

“I just got my kid an X-T30 III and it’s a great tiny little camera.”
positivecompact

Kept the X-T30 III over the X-E5: grippier, smaller, lighter, cleaner high ISO; the 2.5mm mic input is a downside.

“I picked X-T30 III over X-E5 which I had for almost 2 weeks and returned it.”
positivegreat low light

Tried four Fujis and kept the X-T30 III for its grip, size and better high-ISO detail; battery feels longer.

“I went through 4 Fuji cameras in the last 2 months (X-M5, X-S20, X-E5, X-T30 III) and I kept the X-T30 III”
positivegreat low light

Their X-T30 III showed signs of wear on the front after just one trip.

“After just one trip and one real usages cam shows the first signs of wear.”
negativebuild quality issues

Replaced a dropped X-M5 with the X-T30 III, caged it, and finds it amazing so far.

“Camera is amazing so far :)”
positive

Enjoys the X-T30 III as an ideal compact EDC that feels premium for the price; needed a grip.

“I just recently got the X-T30 iii and I’m really enjoying it.”
positivecompact

Loves the compact, light X-T30 III for small hands and travel, and is very impressed with it.

“I’m very impressed with this little Fuji.”
positivecompact

Their new X-T30 III's shutter button occasionally sticks or doesn't fully return.

“noticed that the shutter button occasionally gets stuck or feels like it doesn’t fully come back up after pressing it.”
negativebuild quality issues

Swapped a bulky X-H2 for the X-T30 III and loved its handling instantly, shooting 1/5s pans with OIS lenses.

“I had the XH-2 with the same 40MP and got the XT30iii because I stopped bringing my camera everywhere because it was so heavy/bulky.”
positivecompact

Chose a new X-T30 III over a used X-T3 with zero regrets.

“I had to make the exact same decision and went with the new x-t30 iii. Also zero regrets.”
positive

Absolutely happy with the X-T30 III: versatile, compact and fine even with long zooms; kit lens holds it back.

“Absolutely happy about x-t30 iii. Had chance to compare it with x-t5 and my x-t50.”
positivecompact

Loves their X-T30 III but it heats up faster for video than their X-T4.

“I love the XT30 but you might appreciate the XT3 more for video since XT30 heats up faster”
mixedoverheating

Loves their new X-T30 III body but finds the kit lens slow.

“I got a new X-T30iii and I love it.”
positive

Finds the X-T30 III sensational, but its battery dropped to 50% after an hour.

“although it's a sensational camera, the battery doesn't last much, in fact it went down to 50% after only one hour of real usage”
mixedpoor battery life

Disappointed by X-T30 III battery life compared to their old EOS R10.

“I'm a bit disappointed by the battery life, compared to my previous Canon EOS R10”
negativepoor battery life

A beginner is underwhelmed by X-T30 III picture quality with the kit lens, sometimes preferring their iPhone.

“So far though, I’ve honestly been pretty underwhelmed with the picture quality.”
negative

Finds the X-T30 III fun but its results only slightly better than their point-and-shoots for the price.

“it’s fun to shoot but my results are not exactly what I want.”
mixed

Loves the X-T30 III's SOOC film sims after a learning curve.

“I'm loving my XT30iii, especially with the filters.”
positivegreat colours

Wowed by the X-T30 III's light weight, clarity, depth of field and colours versus an old DSLR.

“was soo wowed by my xt30iii when I first got it in terms of how light it is, how much more clear the pictures are”
positivegreat colourscompact

Really happy with the X-T30 III and XF 23mm f/2.8 as an everyday carry.

“I bought the X-T30 III and XF 23mm F2.8 as an EDC camera and I’m really happy with it.”
positivecompact

Finds their new X-T30 III a great camera; the kit lens suits daylight phone-replacement use.

“I got x-t30iii recently as well and it’s a great camera!”
positive

Had a great month with the X-T30 III and found its AF great.

“I used it for a month and my experience was great. AF is great for me.”
positivefast autofocus

Loves the X-T30 III for travel with excellent video and wonderful film sims.

“I bought the Fujifilm X-T30iii specifically for traveling and I love it so far.”
positivegreat video

Gets superb results from their X-T30 III with 27mm and 18-55, but misses a built-in ND.

“Results are superb but now i want an x100vi.”
positivegreat image quality

Loves using the X-T30 III with the XC 35 and Viltrox 25.

“i have the x-t30 iii and got the XC 35 and the viltrox 25. i love both”
positive

Moved from a D3200 to the X-T30 III; fine for hobby use but may be awkward for large hands.

“I think it's been perfectly fine for my hobbyist use.”
positivecompact

Very happy with the X-T30 III and kit lens as a compact everyday carry outside low light.

“I bought the xt30iii with the kit lens as an edc and considering the size, the kit lens is great for that.”
positivecompact

Calls their X-T30 III amazing and far better than iPhone photos.

“I have the xt30iii with the kit lens! Amazing camera!”
positivegreat image quality

Finds their first camera, the X-T30 III, absolutely excellent with great photos and a travel-friendly size.

“The X-T30 III was/is my first camera and I think its absolutely excellent.”
positivegreat image quality

Uses only their new X-T30 III; a joy to use.

“Recently picked up an Xt30iii and haven’t used anything else.”
positive

Bought the X-T30 III with the Sigma 18-50 and noticed blur at 1/8s indoors without IBIS.

“in a hotel room, I was taking photos at 1/8s and noticed there is some blur.”
mixed

Absolutely loves the portable X-T30 III.

“I've been carrying it everywhere on my sling bag and absolutely love it.”
positivecompact

Beginner really loves their new X-T30 III.

“I just got the xt30 iii!!! I’m also a beginner and I really love it”
positive

Regrets the X-T30 III; not pocketable enough for travel.

“I went X-t30 III and i regret it.”
negative

No regrets with the X-T30 III; shot a whole Scotland trip on it.

“I do not regret my XT30 III purchase at all.”
positive

Selling their X-T30 III partly because it lacks weather sealing for travel.

“I wouldn’t want to own a camera for travel that didn’t have weather sealing. It’s one of the reasons I’m selling my xt30iii”
negative

Sold the X-T30 III and returned to Sony because its AF was awful and film sims limited.

“The filmsims are very limited and the AF was just awfull.”
negative

Their X-T30 III overheats after about 40 minutes as a 1080p60 webcam.

“With the XT-30 however...overheating after \~40 mins”
negativeoverheating

Returned their X-T30 III after none of 100 dog shots were sharp, and switched to the a6700.

“shooting with the 23mm 2.8 and it seems the autofocus never really works that well.”
negativeautofocus issues

Does great in low light with the X-T30 III and fast primes.

“I do great in low light with my xt30 iii and primes (56 1.2 and 23 1.4)”
positivegreat low light

Got some decent panning shots with the X-T30 III at Goodwood but found its AF lacking.

“I used an xt30iii & xf16-80 f4. It was my first time panning as well”
mixedautofocus issues

Chose the X-T30 III on a budget after phone photography; it's good, though it lacks IBIS.

“It’s good, lacks ibis but I read that ibis is not a must have feature on cameras but a good to have.”
positivegreat value

Took the X-T30 III to Italy and barely had to edit any photos thanks to the recipes.

“I bought an x-t30 iii for travelling, took it on a recent trip to Italy”
positivegreat colours

Bought the X-T30 III for travel after considering OM System cameras, liking its size, weight, comfort and film simulations.

“So I ended up getting the X-T30 iii instead.”
positivecompact

Uses a tiny X-T30 III for personal photos because they got tired of carrying their Sony, which they keep for client work.

“I have a tiny Fuji X-T30iii that i use for personal pics mainly because I got tired of carrying my Sony around.”
positivecompact

Uses the X-T30 III with four lenses when they want to get into the zone, and is more than happy with the results.

“I use an XT30iii when I really want to get into the zone and have 4 good lenses”
positive

Fell in love with the X-T30 III, used it for paid work, and needed little to no editing.

“I absolutely fell in love with it and even did some paid work. Very little to no editing needed to be done and I loved it”
positivegreat colours

Two months with their X-T30 III and a Sigma 18-50 as a first camera, and having a lot of fun learning.

“Got myself an xt30iii a birthday present for myself 2 months ago. Ive been having so much fun learning”
positive

Chose the X-T30 III for photography and is enjoying it on a trip with the light 13-33 kit zoom.

“Went with the XT30 iii since reviews mentioned it's the more photography-focused while XM5 is more for video.”
positive

Their X-T30 III keeps washing out skies even on soft overcast days, which happened much less on their previous a6700.

“Shortly before switching to Fuji, I had a Sony a6700, where I encountered this particular issue much less often.”
negative

Their brand-new X-T30 III won't charge at all with any charger.

“i just bought the fujifilm xt30 iii for my trip in 2 weeks and it wont charge at all.”
negative

Chose the X-T30 III with a Sigma 18-50 as a small, relatively cheap travel kit that does most things.

“This gives me all the fuji goodness in small (relative cheap by camera standards) easy carry that does most things.”
positivecompactgreat value

Sold their X-T30 III after two outings: poor ergonomics for big hands, an awkward Q button, a cheap-feeling shutter button and the SD card under the battery door.

“Bought a xt30iii Fuji with a couple lenses and realized I hated practically half the things about it and sold it after taking it out twice.”
negative

Recently got the X-T30 III with a Viltrox 25mm and recommends it as the budget way into Fujifilm.

“It hasn't been that long since I got the X-T30 III + Viltrox 25mm f/1.7 and I think you wouldn't be disappointed in that combo”
positivegreat value

Loves their X-T30 III and has had stunning results with fast Fujifilm primes.

“I absolutely love the X-T30iii. I use the XF16mm f/1.4 and XF56mm f/1.2 gen 2 and have had some stunning results.”
positivegreat image quality

Sold an a6700 for the X-T30 III; finds Fujifilm's out-of-camera images a little better, but wishes they had kept the Sony.

“I bought a Sony a6700 and later sold it for the x-t30 iii. The fujifilm has better SOOC but not by a mile. The Sony would be the better choice.”
mixedgreat colours

Struggles in low light with their X-T30 III, even with an f/1.4 lens.

“I struggle with low lighting with my x-t30iii even with f1.4 :(”
negative

Switched from a Sony a7R II to the X-T30 III for ergonomics and looks but calls it a huge mistake: never mastered the autofocus and lost detail; moved to a Sony a7C.

“I switched from a a7rii to a XT30iii. I liked the ergonomics, and the look.”
negativeautofocus issues

Added an X-T30 III to their a7 IV for its smaller size; the AF isn't as good but is more than enough and won't hold them back.

“I own an A7 IV. But I got an XT30 III because of the smaller form factor. What I'd advise you is is this:”
positivecompact

Switched from Sony to Fuji twice and regretted it; their X-T30 III feels like a toy, buttons get bumped, and the shots feel only 'eh' despite nice film simulations.

“not even being able to do slow shutter shots in my xt30iii, and so many other weird things. These cameras just feel unnatural to me, I’m”
negative

Chose the X-T30 III over the X-M5 earlier this year and doesn't regret it, since they use the viewfinder almost every shot. Wishes it had a fully articulating screen for low portrait shots and the X-M5's looks.

“I ended up going with the XT30 purely because the XM5 was out of stock, and I do not regret it. I find myself using the viewfinder almost every time I shoot something”
positive

Has had the X-T30 III for a year after an old Sony and loves it as a compact street and travel camera with great image quality, but crops a lot and wonders whether the X-E5's IBIS and 40 MP would help.

“I bought an X-T30 III a year ago as an upgrade from an old Sony mirrorless and love it. Great compact camera with great IQ.”
positivecompactgreat image quality