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X-T30 III

Fujifilm

X-T30 III

Compact X-T series body with flagship AF in a small package.

$899

Launch price

Released Aug 2025

vs

Fujifilm

X100V

Previous-gen fixed 23mm f/2 street camera — still hugely popular and hard to find.

$1,399

Launch price

Released Feb 2020

X-T30 III is 5.6 years newer.

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Wins

5categories

X-T30 III

Sports & Action

Wins

3categories

X100V

Sports & ActionTravel

9 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

X-T30 III wins 4 categories·X100V wins 1 categories
  • AX-T30 III has higher 4K max frame rate (59.94 fps vs 30 fps)
  • AX-T30 III has higher Burst (mechanical) (20 fps vs 11 fps)
  • BX100V has higher EVF resolution (3,690,000 vs 2,360,000)
  • AX-T30 III has higher RAW buffer depth (23 frames vs 17 frames)
  • AX-T30 III has lower Weight (378 g vs 478 g)

Key specs at a glance

X-T30 IIIX100V
Resolution26.1 MP26.1 MP
SensorAPS-CAPS-C
ISO max12,80012,800
Burst30 fps30 fps
4K59.94 fps30 fps
IBISNoNo
Weight378 g478 g
Battery315 shots350 shots

Size and weight, to scale

X-T30 III front view

X-T30 III

118 × 83 × 47 mm

378 g (0.83 lb / 13.33 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

X100V

128 × 75 × 53 mm

478 g (1.05 lb / 16.86 oz)

X-T30 III is 10mm narrower and 7mm thinner than X100V but it is also 8mm taller.

X-T30 III is 100 g lighter than X100V.

Depth (front-to-back): 47mm X-T30 III · 53mm X100V

Back view, to scale

Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.

X-T30 III back view

X-T30 III

118 × 83 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

X100V

128 × 75 mm

Top view, to scale

Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.

X-T30 III top view

X-T30 III

118 × 47 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

X100V

128 × 53 mm

Sensor size, to scale

X-T30 III

23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C

367 mm² area

X100V

23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C

367 mm² area

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseX-T30 IIIX100V
Portrait
5.5Fair
5.5Fair
Sports & Action
9.0Excellent✓ wins
7.0Good
Video & Hybrid
3.5Limited
3.5Limited
Landscape
1.5Limited
3.0Limited✓ wins
Travel
5.5Fair
7.0Good✓ wins
Wildlife
5.0Fair
6.5Good✓ wins
Vlogging
5.0Fair
5.0Fair

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

X-T30 III

  • AF low-light limit

    -7 EV vs -5 EV — lower is better

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Animals, Birds, Eyes…

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 118.4, 82.8, 46.8

  • Card types

    Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC

  • Codecs

    Adds H.265, MPEG-4 AVC

  • Animal / bird AF

    Only X-T30 III supports it

  • Internal RAW video

    Only X-T30 III supports it

  • 4K max frame rate

    59.94 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better

Reasons to choose

X100V

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 128, 74.8, 53.3

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-I

  • Weather sealing

    Only X100V supports it

  • EVF resolution

    3,690,000 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better

  • Battery life (CIPA)

    350 shots vs 315 shots — higher is better

  • EVF magnification

    0.66 × vs 0.62 × — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • ResolutionBoth 26.1 MP
  • ISO min (native)Both 160
  • ISO max (native)Both 12,800
  • AF points / zonesBoth 425
  • AF frame coverageBoth 100 %
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

X-T30 III

Pros

  • Small body
  • Modern AF
  • Affordable

Cons

  • No IBIS
  • Smaller grip
  • Enthusiast not pro build

X100V

Pros

  • Classic design
  • Leaf shutter
  • Film simulations
  • Proven street camera

Cons

  • Superseded by X100VI
  • Fixed lens
  • No IBIS

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

X-T30 III
X100V
Resolution
26.1 MP
26.1 MP
Sensor type
CMOS
APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4
Sensor size
23.5 x 15.6 mm
23.5 x 15.6 mm
AA filter
No
No
X-T30 III
X100V
Aperture
f/2.0
Focal length (35mm equiv.)
35 mm
X-T30 III
X100V
Processor
X-Processor 5
X-Processor 4
X-T30 III
X100V
ISO min (native)
160
160
ISO max (native)
12,800
12,800
ISO max (expanded)
51,200
51,200
X-T30 III
X100V
Shutter type
Mechanical Focal Plane Shutter and Electronic Rolling Shutter
Lens Shutter + Electronic
Max mechanical speed
1/4000
1/4000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/32000
1/32000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for sports, X-T30 III or X100V?

X-T30 III scores 9.0/10 versus 7.0/10 for X100V — 30fps burst — pro-level action capture.

What's the resolution difference between the X-T30 III and X100V?

Both cameras share the same 26.1 MP resolution.

How does stabilization compare between the X-T30 III and X100V?

X-T30 III does not have IBIS, while X100V does not have IBIS.

Which shoots faster bursts — the X-T30 III or the X100V?

X-T30 III reaches 30 fps electronic. X100V reaches 30 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the X-T30 III and X100V?

X-T30 III weighs 378 g and X100V weighs 478 g, so the X-T30 III is 100 g lighter.

Do the X-T30 III and X100V record 4K video?

X-T30 III: 4K up to 59.94p. X100V: 4K up to 30p.

Are the X-T30 III and X100V weather sealed?

X-T30 III: No. X100V: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 315 shots (CIPA) for the X-T30 III and 350 shots for the X100V, giving the X100V the edge.

How much does each cost?

X-T30 III launched at $899 and X100V at $1,399. The X-T30 III is $500 less.

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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.

Product images courtesy of Fujifilm press materials.