Fujifilm X-T30 II
Announced September 2, 2021
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Reviewer Consensus
Strong
The Fujifilm X-T30 II is a compact, well-built mirrorless camera that offers excellent image quality and versatile film simulations at an accessible price point. Although it serves as only a minor, incremental update to its predecessor, it remains a highly capable choice for everyday and travel photography.
Weighted from 13 reviewer scores
Pros
- Fast and accurate autofocus performance
- Compact and portable build quality
- Outstanding image quality and color rendering
- Diverse selection of film simulation modes
- Strong value for money
Cons
- Poorly positioned Q button and fiddly controls
- Minimal improvements over the original model
- Absence of in-body image stabilization
- Limited screen articulation and tripod access issues
- Lacks weather sealing
- Launch price $899 (USD)
- Sensor 26.1MP APS-C CMOS
- Stabilization None
- Burst 30 fps electronic 8 fps mechanical
What the Reviewers Say
All 13 expert reviews, weighted into the PixelMeter score.
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The Fujifilm X-T30 II packs a lot of quality for its price, despite some operational quirks.
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It's not really a brand new body or new camera from Fujifilm; it's basically just a minor tweaking of an already fantastic little camera, the X-T30.
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The X-T30 II is stills and video-friendly, versatile and performs very well indeed.
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The new X-T30 II is an incredibly incremental upgrade of the two-year-old X-T30, offering so few new features that fans of the series have asked why most of them couldn't be rolled-out to the X-T30 via the company's much vaunted series of Kaizen firmware upgrades [...]
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It’s great to see the Fujifilm X-T30 II continue, even if it is just a tiny refresh.
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The Fujifilm X-T30 II is just a slight update to one of our highest-rated cameras. Fuji could have done more, but it still remains one of our favorite affordable interchangeable lens cameras.
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There’s a lot to like about the Fujifilm X-T30 II. Although it’s a relatively minor upgrade over its predecessor, overall it’s an excellent mid-range camera that’s well suited to travel and everyday photography.
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[I]f you’re new to the line, want beautiful stills, aren’t dead set on IBIS and won’t be taking video too seriously, the X-T30 II is a great package at a fair price.
- Photo Review 8.9/10
A minor update to Fujifilm’s solid-performing X-T30 with higher monitor resolution and expanded buffer capacity for continuous shooting.
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For taking everyday snaps, travel photography or even landscape photos, the X-T30 II will see you right for years to come at an affordable price. If you're looking for something for action or sports with anything less than ideal lighting conditions, we'd probably look elsewhere.
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On that basis the X-T30 II will appeal as it manages to arrive at a lower asking price than the original model, despite its screen improvement, which makes it a mighty mid-level interchangeable camera offering.
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The thing about the Fujifilm X-T30 II is that it draws practically zero complaints, especially for the price.
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I'm quite amazed with the quality you get for the price as well.
