Upgrade guide · updated 5 November 2026
Should I upgrade from the Fujifilm X-T20 to the Fujifilm X-T30?
Verdict
Upgrading is hard to justify for most people. Both use the Fujifilm X mount, so your lenses fit directly.
What you gain
- 26.1MP instead of 24.3MP
What you give up
- Nothing significant on paper
What it costs
| X-T30 new | No longer sold new |
| X-T30 used (MPB, typical) | £440 |
| Your X-T20 trade-in (rough estimate) | ≈ £310 |
| Net cost buying used | ≈ £130 |
Trade-in estimates assume about two-thirds of the typical MPB resale price; real offers vary with condition and shutter count.
Specs side by side
Fujifilm X-T20 specs · Fujifilm X-T30 specs · best lenses for the X-T30
Other upgrade paths
Frequently asked questions
Should I upgrade from the Fujifilm X-T20 to the Fujifilm X-T30?
The upgrade is hard to justify for most people. You gain 26.1MP instead of 24.3MP.
How much does it cost to upgrade from the X-T20 to the X-T30?
The X-T30 costs No longer sold new new and about £440 used at MPB. Trading in a used X-T20 might bring roughly £310, so the net cost is around £130 buying used (a rough estimate: get quotes from MPB, Wex and Park Cameras).
Will my X-T20 lenses work on the X-T30?
Both use the Fujifilm X mount, so your lenses fit directly.