Fujifilm X-T30 III vs Fujifilm X-T5

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X-T30 III compared with X-T5
FujifilmX-T30 IIIFujifilmX-T5
Overview
ReleasedNovember 2025November 2022
Image and sensor
Camera typeMirrorlessMirrorless
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor typeBack-illuminated X-Trans CMOS 4X-Trans CMOS 5 HR
Sensor dimensions23.5 × 15.6 mm23.5 × 15.7 mm
Effective resolution26.1 MP40.2 MP
Largest image6240 × 41607728 × 5152
RAW recordingYesYes
Standard ISO range160–12800125–12800
Sensor detail–APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR; ultrasonic sensor cleaning; 40.2 million effective pixels
Image formats14-bit RAF RAW; JPEG; 10-bit HEIF; in-camera TIFF conversionJPEG, 10-bit 4:2:2 HEIF, 14-bit RAF RAW and in-camera converted TIFF
ISO detailStandard ISO 160–12800; expanded ISO 80–51200Standard still ISO 125–12800; extended ISO 64/80/100/25600/51200
Image processorX-Processor 5X-Processor 5
Lens and shooting
Lens mountFujifilm X mountFujifilm X mount
StabilisationElectronic onlySensor shift
Maximum continuous burst30 fps20 fps
Lens detail–Fujifilm X mount; photographed with XF16–80mm F4 R OIS WR, whose specifications and weight are excluded from body figures
AutofocusHybrid contrast and phase detection; subject recognition for animals, birds, vehicles, aircraft and trains; insect and drone detection use bird and aircraft settingsIntelligent Hybrid phase/contrast AF; 117 or 425 selectable single-point positions; face/eye detection and animal, bird, automobile, motorcycle/bicycle, aeroplane and train detection
ShutterMechanical shutter up to 1/4000 s; electronic shutter up to 1/32000 sMechanical 1/8000 second maximum, electronic up to 1/180000 second; electronic flash unavailable; mechanical flash sync 1/250 second
Burst detail30 fps electronic with 1.25× crop, up to 128 JPEG or 23 uncompressed RAW frames; 20 fps electronic without crop; 8 fps mechanicalFull-resolution mechanical shooting up to 15 fps; uncropped electronic shooting up to 13 fps. Electronic 20 fps requires a 1.29× crop. Maker 20 fps cropped buffer up to 168 JPEG or 72 compressed RAW frames; 15 fps full-resolution buffer up to 119 JPEG or 39 compressed RAW frames, under its test conditions
Stabilisation detailElectronic stabilisation for movies only; no sensor-shift stabilisation. Optical stabilisation depends on the fitted lens.Five-axis in-body stabilisation; maker claims up to 7 stops for pitch/yaw with XF35mmF1.4 R, based on CIPA testing
FlashBuilt-in pop-up flash; guide number approximately 7 at ISO 200; mechanical flash sync 1/180 sCompatible external hot-shoe flash and synchronisation terminal; no built-in flash according to Photography Blog
Exposure controls–TTL 256-zone metering with multi, spot, average and centre-weighted modes; dedicated shutter, ISO and exposure-compensation dials
Video
Highest video resolution6240 × 4160 at 29.97 fps6240 × 3510 at 29.97 fps
Video detailOpen-gate 6.2K at up to 29.97p, internal 4:2:2 10-bit; DCI 4K and UHD up to 59.94p with 1.18× crop when digital stabilisation is off; Full HD high-speed up to 240pInternal 6.2K 6240×3510 up to 29.97p; DCI 4K/UHD up to 59.94p; separate Full HD high-speed recording up to 240p. 6.2K mode uses a crop; recording time depends on temperature and settings
Audio–3.5 mm microphone input; no dedicated headphone socket according to Photography Blog
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
Screen size3″3″
Screen dots1,620,0001,840,000
TouchscreenYesYes
Tilting screenYesYes
Display detail–Three-direction tilting 3-inch touchscreen, 3:2 aspect ratio, approximately 1.84 million dots
Viewfinder detail0.39-inch OLED, approximately 2.36 million dots and 0.62× magnification at 50 mm equivalent0.5-inch OLED, approximately 3.69 million dots, 100% coverage, 0.80× magnification with 50 mm equivalent lens at infinity; maker values retained over Photography Blog's 0.75×/3.68M transcription
Connections and design
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Battery life (maker's claim)425 photographs740 photographs
Body weight329 g (better)476 g
Release detailMaker global announcement specifies November 2025 availability. Regional review dates differ; no global first-sale day inferred. Photograph shows the separately available XC 13-33mm kit lens; body specifications exclude that lens.Fujifilm Germany confirmed availability from 17 November 2022 for bodies and listed kits; regional first-sale date, not an invented worldwide day
Recording mediaOne SD/SDHC/SDXC slot, UHS-ITwo SD/SDHC/SDXC slots supporting UHS-II according to maker overview and Photography Blog; maker compatibility lists up to 2 TB and V90 cards
PortsUSB-C 10 Gbps, Micro HDMI Type D, 2.5 mm microphone/remote socket; supplied headphone adaptorUSB-C USB 3.2 Gen2×1, micro HDMI Type D, 3.5 mm microphone, 2.5 mm remote-release and flash synchronisation terminals
Wireless connectionsWi-Fi 802.11b/g/n and Bluetooth 5.2Wi-Fi IEEE802.11a/b/g/n/ac; Bluetooth Low Energy 4.2
Battery life detailNP-W126S; maker CIPA approximately 425 photographs in Economy mode or 315 in Normal mode with XF35mmF1.4 RNP-W235; maker approximately 740 photographs in Economy or 580 in Normal mode with XF35mmF1.4 R, under CIPA testing
Charging–USB-C charging according to Photography Blog
Dimensions118.4 × 82.8 × 46.8 mm129.5×91×63.8 mm; minimum depth 37.9 mm
Weight detailApproximately 329 g excluding battery and memory card; 378 g including themApproximately 476 g body only or 557 g including battery and memory card
Materials–Maker 56 weather-sealed points for dust/moisture resistance; operating range −10°C to +40°C
ColoursBlack, silver and charcoal silver–
In the boxNP-W126S battery, headphone adaptor, shoulder strap and body cap–

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