Upgrade guide · updated 5 November 2026
Should I upgrade from the Fujifilm X-T30 to the Fujifilm X-T30 II?
Verdict
Upgrading is hard to justify for most people. Both use the Fujifilm X mount, so your lenses fit directly.
What you gain
- Little on paper
What you give up
- lower resolution (26MP vs 26.1MP)
What it costs
| X-T30 II new | No longer sold new |
| X-T30 II used (MPB, typical) | £680 |
| Your X-T30 trade-in (rough estimate) | ≈ £290 |
| Net cost buying used | ≈ £390 |
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-T30 specs · Fujifilm X-T30 II specs · best lenses for the X-T30 II
Other upgrade paths
Frequently asked questions
Should I upgrade from the Fujifilm X-T30 to the Fujifilm X-T30 II?
The upgrade is hard to justify for most people. You gain modest improvements, but you lose lower resolution (26MP vs 26.1MP).
How much does it cost to upgrade from the X-T30 to the X-T30 II?
The X-T30 II costs No longer sold new new and about £680 used at MPB. Trading in a used X-T30 might bring roughly £290, so the net cost is around £390 buying used (a rough estimate: get quotes from MPB, Wex and Park Cameras).
Will my X-T30 lenses work on the X-T30 II?
Both use the Fujifilm X mount, so your lenses fit directly.