Fujifilm has launched the X-T30, a new mirrorless
interchangeable lens camera that is the successor to the X-T20. The claim to fame for this new
model is that it features the same 26.1 megapixel Fujifilm X-Trans CMOS sensor
found on the X-T3 along with the same quad-core X-Processor 4. This means you
can largely expect the same excellent image quality found on the $1500 X-T3.
The X-T30 offers a hybrid AF system with 425 AF
points and improved face detection. The camera also includes eye detection AF.
The focusing system is actually a bit better than on the X-T3 but these
improvements will be coming over to the X-T3 via a firmware upgrade.
Like the X-T3, the X-T30 has fairly capable video
features, including 4K 30 8-bit 4:2:0 internal recording and 10-bit 4:2:2
external recording via HDMI. It can't quite do the 4K 60 and 10-bit 4:2:2
internal recording like the X-T3, however, and also lacks the second SD card
slot.
The X-T30 has a 2.36M dot OLED EVF and 3-inch, 1.04M
dot tilting LCD touchscreen. The camera has microphone jack but no headphone
jack. You can, however, get audio out through the USB-C connector using an
adapter sold separately. There's also support for Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.
The X-T30 is priced at US$ 899 body-only, US$ 999 with
XC15-45mm and US$ 1299 with XF18-55mm, and will be available in March.
