Fujifilm X-T30 Fujifilm X-T30 Mirrorless Digital Camera Review

The Fujifilm X-T30 is a speed demon wrapped in a classic body. Its autofocus lands in the 96th percentile, and it can blast through shots at 30 frames per second, putting it in the 94th percentile for burst shooting. That's pro-level performance for tracking action, and it's why this camera scores an 81 out of 100 for sports and wildlife. But it's not just fast. The 26.1MP APS-C sensor sits in the 91st percentile, delivering the rich, detailed images Fujifilm is famous for. You're getting a lot of camera for the money, but there are some clear trade-offs you need to know about.

Let's talk about what this thing does best: it's incredibly quick. That 96th percentile autofocus rating means it locks onto subjects, including eyes, with a speed and accuracy that rivals cameras twice its price. Pair that with the 30fps mechanical burst, and you have a setup that can confidently handle fast-moving kids, pets, or athletes. The sensor is no slouch either, sitting comfortably in the top 10% for image quality. Video is solid too, with 4K 10-bit recording landing in the 81st percentile. The flip side? There's no in-body stabilization (40th percentile), so you'll need steady hands or a gimbal for smooth video. And the battery life is just average, right at the 50th percentile mark.

At around $1000, the X-T30 offers a compelling price-to-performance ratio, especially for its class-leading autofocus and burst speeds. You're paying for that speed and the excellent Fujifilm color science. However, cameras like the newer Fujifilm X-S20 or the Sony a6400 often hover near the same price point and bring features like in-body stabilization to the table, which makes the X-T30's value proposition very specific: if speed is your absolute top priority, it's a steal. If you need a more well-rounded, modern feature set, you might want to look at the competition.

Stacked against its peers, the X-T30's strengths and weaknesses are clear. It utterly demolishes the Canon EOS R7 in burst speed (30fps vs 15fps) and beats the Sony a6400 in sensor quality (91st vs ~85th percentile). However, both the R7 and the Fujifilm X-S20 have in-body stabilization, a huge advantage the X-T30 lacks. The Sony a6400 also has a more robust lens ecosystem. For pure stills speed and Fujifilm's film simulations, the X-T30 is a standout. But if you shoot a lot of video without a gimbal or want better battery life, the X-S20 or the Sony are stronger all-rounders.

The Fujifilm X-T30 is a brilliantly focused tool. If your photography revolves around capturing fast, unpredictable moments—be it sports, wildlife, or energetic portraits—its top-tier autofocus and blistering burst speed make it an easy recommendation. The image quality is fantastic. But you have to accept the compromises: no stabilization, average battery life, and no weather sealing. For a dedicated action shooter in the Fujifilm ecosystem who doesn't need those extras, it's a fantastic buy. For everyone else, especially hybrid shooters, the newer X-S20 is probably the smarter choice.