Are you looking for a Fuji X-T30 deal that will save you money? You’re not alone. The Fuji X-T30 has been one of the most popular cameras since its launch, thanks to its impressive video specs and performance combined with a sub-£1000/$1000 price tag.
Why buy the Fujifilm X-T30
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- Price: £849 / $899
- Same sensor as X-T3
- Same processing engine as X-T30
- 4K video
As soon as the X-T3 was announced we could pretty much guarantee what the specification of the X-T20’s replacement would be. And sure enough, in the X-T30, Fujifilm has paired its 26.1Mp backside-illuminated (BSI) APS-C format 4th generation X-Trans CMOS sensor with the same 4th generation X-Processor as is in the X-T3.
That means that you can get the same image quality as from the X-T3 from a smaller, more affordable camera.
In addition to the benefits of a BSI sensor, the processor is 3x faster than the previous generation. This helps boost speed, performance and image quality. There are even a few enhancements that have yet to reach the X-T3 via a firmware upgrade.
As with the Fuji X-T3, the 4th generation sensor and processor combo enable a native sensitivity range of ISO 160 to 12,800. This can be expended to ISO 80-51,200.
Aside from the step-up in resolution from 24.3Mp to 26.1Mp, the new sensor in the X-T30 also enables a better AF system than the X-T20’s. For instance, there are 2.16 million pixels used for phase detection autofocusing rather than 0.5 million. This gives 100% coverage with AF points.
Each AF point also benefits from 4x as much data.
According to Fuji, this, the new processing engine, an improved algorithm and the BSI design of the sensor combine to make the AF system sensitive down to -3EV.
Fujifilm has also worked on the Face & Eye Tracking system. It’s now faster and more stable than the X-T20’s. The X-T30’s exposure is less likely to fluctuate when a face is detected.
The X-T3 made a significant step up in video features over the X-T2 and the X-T30 does the same in comparison with the X-T20.
In 4K mode (17:9 and 16:9), video is captured at 6K and then downsampled to 4K (4096 x 2160 or 3840 x 2160 respectively). At this resolution the maximum frame rate is 30p. Switch to Full-HD resolution, however, and you can shoot at up to 120fps.
If an external recorder is connected via the X-T30’s HDMI port it’s possible to record 4:2:2 10bit footage. However, when an SD card is used for storage, the output drops to 4:2:0 8bit.
Further good news is that there’s both F-Log recording and the Eterna Film Simulation mode. These are designed to produce flat footage with greater scope for grading. Fujifilm’s other 15 Film Simulation modes are also available if you want to give stills or videos a particular look in-camera.
Fujifilm has also made a few handling improvements upon the X-T20. The most noticeable is the exchange of the navigation pad for a joystick controller. It’s a great move.
Read in-depth what we thought of the camera and see our sample images in our Fuji X-T30 review.
Best Fuji X-T30 Deals
Below are some of most current – and best – Fuji X-T30 deals being offered today from a wide range of retailers.