Fujifilm X-T30 Detailed Review

Fujifilm X-T30

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In additional X-T30 was introduced by Fujifilm in February 2019. It belongs to the Mirrorless Cameras category.

Fujifilm is well-known and shouldn’t require further introduction, please see our manufacturer’s page for more digital cameras by Fujifilm.

Brand Fujifilm
Category Mirrorless
Date 02/2019
Sensor Properties

The X-T30 has a APS-C CMOS X-TRANS IV sensor with size of 24 x 16 mm² (0.93″ x 0.61″).

Picture of X-T30’s sensor compared to popular format.

Infographic: X-T30 comparing sensor sizes

The 1-Euro coin has a diameter of 23.25mm.

The X-T30’s image sensor has an effective resolution of around 26 megapixel. The resolution is far above average and will easily be sufficient for years to come. Photos with this resolution can easily be printed in A2 size or larger, even if unwanted parts of the photo have to be cropped.

The Fujifilm supports taking images in RAW. RAW images are stored as they come from the sensor, without any in-camera processing or sharpening. Converting to JPEG or other formats takes place on the computer, using software like Adobe Lightroom or Fujifilm’s RAW converter. This involves one extra processing step but almost always results in superior image quality. Some filters, like converting to monochrome (black and white) will only yield decent results when used with RAW images.

The X-T30 features a mechanism for automatic sensor cleaning.

Format APS-C
Sensor area 23.60 x 15.60mm²
(0.93″ x 0.61″)
Type CMOS X-TRANS IV
Resolution (physical) 26.10 megapixel
Resolution (effective) 26.10 megapixel
Pixel size 14.20 µm²
Sensor cleaning
RAW support
Continuous 8 frames/second
Lens
Interchangeable lens
Mount Fujifilm X-Bajonett
Viewfinder Properties

The X-T30 uses an electronic viewfinder with a resolution of 2.36 megapixel, an excellent value for a viewfinder like this which makes the camera a joy to use.

The magnifcation is c. 0.62x, an above average value for an electronic viewfinder.

Type Elektronic
Coverage 100%
Magnification 0.62x
Resolution 2.36 megapixel
Dioptric correction
Shutter

The X-T30’s shutter speed varies from 1/4000s to 30s.

Max. shutter speed 1/4000s
Min. shutter speed 30s
Sensitivity Properties

The X-T30’s sensitivity is from 200 ISO and 12800 ISO.

Also, Fujifilm’s sensitivity can be boosted to 51200. Therefore, ISO boosting will lead to growth noise.

Automatic
Min. sensitivity 200 ISO
Max. sensitivity 12800 ISO
Boost 51200 ISO
Exposure Modes

The X-T30 supports all general exposure modes.

The Fujifilm allows spot exposure for the difficult occasion.

Multi
Center weight
Partial
Spot
Auto Focus Properties

The X-T30’s auto focus processor uses 425 AF points (or sensors). A basic rule of thumb says that the more AF points you have, the better. More AF points mean a better chance to have a point at the location of interest in a scene, a big plus in challenging situations (e.g. when panning the camera).

Manual focus is also possible with the Fujifilm, a plus in tricky situations or for some creative freedom.

Type Hybrid
AF points 425
Manual focusing
Flash Specs

The X-T30 has a built-in flash with a diapason of up to 5m (17 ft.). That range will fit for almost all occasion.

Built-in
Range 5.00m
(17 ft.)
Hot shoe
Display Specs
X-T30 display and touch screen

The X-T30 display has a diagonal of 76.00mm (3.0 inches.) and a resolution 1.04 megapixel.

The camera display is intended for selfies or other occasion.

Display parameters:

Type LCD
Size 76.00mm (diagonal)
(3.0 in.)
Resolution 1.04 megapixel
Articulated
Touch screen
Video Specs

X-T30 video supported the resolution with 3840 x 2160 pixel.

Also the camera is equipped with an external microphone.

Fujifilm X-T30 Video parameters:

Max. resolution 3840 x 2160 pixel
…with frame rates 24 frames/second
25 frames/second
30 frames/second
External microphone
Connectivity & Wireless Specs

The X-T30 has Wi-fi connection. You can transfer photos to a mobile or laptop using wi-fi.

For photo transferring users may use Bluetooth option.

Eventually, if the wifi connection is disabled the wired connection may be used.

Connect the Fujifilm to a monitor or TV set over HDMI.

The Fujifilm connects to your PC over USB 2.0. Given the high resolution that the camera supports, USB 3.0 would have been a nice addition.

Connection parameters:

WiFi
Bluetooth
NFC
Remote (wired)
Remote (infrared)
Apps
HDMI (standard)
HDMI (mini)
HDMI (micro)
USB 2.0
USB 3.0
USB Micro
USB Mini
USB-C
Custom
Memory

The camera supports SD HC and SD XC cards.

Memory cards characteristics:

Slots 1
Memory cards SD
SDHC
SDXC
Battery

The Fujifilm X-T30 has a NP-W126S LiIon battery. The battery provides a shooting life of 380 shots. It`s enough for one day or more.

The battery can be charged over USB while in camera. Very useful, especially on vacation when most people bring a USB charger for their smartphone anyway.

The X-T30’s battery battery parameters:

Type NP-W126S LiIon
Removable
In-camera charging
Battery life 380 photos
Size

The Fujifilm X-T30’s size is 118.4 x 82.8 x 46.8mm³. (4.7″ x 3.3″ x 1.8″). That dimensions are without lens. The weight of camera is 4.7″ x 3.3″ x 1.8″ grams (383 oz.) without lens weight.

Here is front and top view of the X-T30:

Fujifilm X-T30 Dimensions (Width / Height)
Fujifilm X-T30 Dimensions (Width / Depth)
Dimensions Comparison

For a better idea of the size of the camera, takes a look off camera and ID card comparison image.

Fujifilm X-T30 size comparison

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