The X-T30 III is the latest mid-range mirrorless camera from Fujifilm, boasting a 26 megapixel APS-C sensor, 6K/30p video recording, 30fps burst shooting and subject-detection auto-focusing. Is the replacement for the four-year-old X-T30 II worth considering? Find out now by reading our XT30 III review
The Fujifilm X-T30 III is a new mid-range APS-C sensor mirrorless camera which was released in October 2025. It replaces the four-year-old X-T30 II model. The classic center viewfinder style X-T30 II features exactly the same 26.1 megapixel X-Trans BSI CMOS 4 APS-C sensor as the X-T30 (2019) and the X-T30 II (2021) models, but pairs it with the latest generation X-Processor 5 image processing engine. It therefore provides exactly the same image quality and auto-focus performance as several other models in the X-series range, including the X-M5, X-S20 and X-T50. It can automatically detect animals, birds, cars, motorcycles, bicycles, airplanes, trains, insects and drones thanks to the X-Processor 5's AI deep learning capabilities. This 2025 release is exactly the same size and weight as the previous X-T30 II model and has an almost identical design. There's a new dedicated Film Simulation dial which provides quick access to selected simulations plus three user modes, just like on the X-T50 and X-M5. There are now 20 film simulations in total, including Reala Ace and Nostalgic Neg, up from 18 on the previous Mark II version. The native sensitivity range is ISO 160 to ISO 12,800, which can be expanded to ISO 80 to ISO 51,200. It offers 8fps continuous shooting when using the manual shutter, increasing to 20fps when switching to the electronic shutter without any crop, or 30fps with a 1.25x crop applied. It can record a highest video quality rate of 6.2K/30P Open Gate, plus DCI 4K/60P, 1080/60P, 1080/240P high-speed, in 4:2:2 10-bit internally up to 200Mbps bit-rate. The 9:16 short movie mode creates a 1080p vertical movie when holding the camera horizontally. The more powerful digital stabilization mode for video (1.32x crop) can auto-correct rolling shutter in-camera and there's a portrait enhancer mode for both video and stills. The enhanced Auto mode from the X-S20 uses advanced scene recognition to select the optimal exposure and white-balance settings and also automatically detects and tracks subjects using deep-learning AI-based autofocus. Thanks to improved power efficiency from the new processor, battery life has been increased to 425 frames per charge, around 10% better than the previous version. Like the X-T50 and X-S20, the X-T30 III still has a built-in flash which automatically adjusts flash output, making it effective for portraits in low light or backlit situations. This camera can connect wirelessly to Fujifilm’s smartphone printers in the Link series, enabling direct printing without using an app, and now supports the mini, square and wide aspect ratios. A new kit lens, the FUJINON XC 13-33mm F3.5-6.3 OIS. (20-50mm equivalent focal length), has also been unveiled alongside the X-T30 III, with the camera and lens weighing in at just 503g. The Fujifilm X-T30 III is available in three different colours - Black, Silver or Charcoal Silver - priced at £829 / $999 / €949 body only or £999 / $1149 / €1099 with the new XC 13-33mm kit lens. The XT30 III is manufactured in China.



