Upgrade guide · updated 5 November 2026

Should I upgrade from the Fujifilm X-T30 II to the Fujifilm X-T30 III?

Verdict

Upgrading is worth it if those changes matter to your photography. Both use the Fujifilm X mount, so your lenses fit directly.

What you gain

  • cleaner high ISO
  • 4 years of newer processing and autofocus (2021 → 2025)

What you give up

  • weaker video (6.2K 30p vs 4K 30p)

What it costs

X-T30 III new£829
X-T30 III used (MPB, typical)£740
Your X-T30 II trade-in (rough estimate)≈ £440
Net cost buying used≈ £300

Trade-in estimates assume about two-thirds of the typical MPB resale price; real offers vary with condition and shutter count.

Other upgrade paths

Frequently asked questions

Should I upgrade from the Fujifilm X-T30 II to the Fujifilm X-T30 III?

The upgrade is worth it if those changes matter to your photography. You gain cleaner high ISO, 4 years of newer processing and autofocus (2021 → 2025), but you lose weaker video (6.2K 30p vs 4K 30p).

How much does it cost to upgrade from the X-T30 II to the X-T30 III?

The X-T30 III costs £829 new and about £740 used at MPB. Trading in a used X-T30 II might bring roughly £440, so the net cost is around £300 buying used (a rough estimate: get quotes from MPB, Wex and Park Cameras).

Will my X-T30 II lenses work on the X-T30 III?

Both use the Fujifilm X mount, so your lenses fit directly.