Fujifilm X-T30 III Black

Core Identity & Positioning

• Target Audience: Advanced amateurs, street photographers, travel shooters, vloggers on a budget.
• Position in Lineup: Successor to X-T30 II. Sits below X-T50/X-T5 (no IBIS, simpler build) but above X-S20 in stills focus and EVF quality.
• Key Selling Point: 26MP APS-C X-Trans sensor + X-Processor 5 in a 378g body with tilting touchscreen, 20 Film Simulations (incl. REALA ACE), and 6.2K video — all at a presumed sub-$1000 price point.

Sensor & Image Quality

Insight: Uses older 26MP sensor but pairs it with latest processor → excellent color science, improved AF, and access to newest film sims (e.g., REALA ACE) without needing 40MP.

Autofocus System

• Type: Hybrid Phase + Contrast AF
• Low Light: -7.0 EV (with XF50mmF1.0) — class-leading
• Subject Detection: Animal, Bird, Car, Bike, Plane, Train
• AF Modes: Single, Zone, Wide/Tracking, Face/Eye, All AF points selectable

Insight: Same AF performance as X-T5/X-H2. No AF joystick, but touchscreen AF is highly responsive. Great for street, wildlife, and sports in a tiny body.

Viewfinder & Screen

Insight: EVF is lower-res than X-T5 (3.69M) but same as X-T30 II. Tilting screen is vlogger-friendly but not selfie-flippable.

Video Capabilities

• Stabilization: Digital IS only (movie mode), IS Boost for smoother handheld
• No IBIS → relies on lens OIS or digital crop

Insight: Serious video specs in a tiny body. 6.2K open gate, 10-bit H.265, 240fps FHD, and 12-bit RAW over HDMI make it a mini cinema camera. Perfect for hybrid shooters.

Burst Shooting (Electronic Shutter)

Insight: 30fps with 1.25x crop is excellent for sports/wildlife. Mechanical 8fps is smooth and quiet. Buffer clears fast with UHS-I.

Build & Ergonomics

• Weight: 378g (with battery & card) → one of the lightest X-series bodies
• Dimensions: 118.4 x 82.8 x 46.8 mm
• No weather sealing (assumed, not stated)
• Single SD slot (UHS-I)

Insight: Pocketable with small primes (XF27mm, XF18mm). Grip is small — add optional hand grip for larger lenses.

Battery Life (CIPA)

Insight: Decent for class. Carry 2–3 spare NP-W126S for all-day shooting.

Connectivity

• USB-C 10Gbps (fast transfer, possible webcam?)
• HDMI Micro (Type D)
• 2.5mm mic/remote
• Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.2
• Hot shoe (TTL flash)

Unique Features

What’s Missing (vs X-T5 / X-H2)

Ideal Use Cases

Verdict: The "Mini X-T5"

The X-T30 III is a brilliant hybrid camera that delivers 90% of X-T5 performance in a body half the size and weight. It’s not for:

• Rugged outdoor pros
• Wedding shooters needing dual cards
• IBIS-dependent handheld video

But it nails the sweet spot for:

• Enthusiasts wanting film-like JPEGs
• Hybrid creators needing 6.2K + RAW video
• Anyone who values portability over pro build