As many readers will know, I egularly use a Fujifilm X-S10 camera and love it and its lenses especially. Now Fujifilm has announced the X-T20 III aimed at newer buyers who want a smaller and lightweight model.

At $1679 for the body only, it is not exactly inexpensive, but you do get a fair number of decent features built in.

The X-T30 III is a mirrorless digital camera that continues the popular design of the previous model, the Fujifilm X-T30 II, with a compact and lightweight body weighing just 378g*¹ with a classic centre viewfinder style. It features a back-side-illuminated 26.1 megapixel “X-Trans™ CMOS 4”*² sensor and the high-speed image processing engine “X-Processor 5.” Compared to the previous model, it processes images nearly twice as fast and uses the latest subject detection autofocus, allowing you to enjoy high-quality and user-friendly shooting.

Additionally, the camera includes the popular Film Simulation dial introduced in the Fujifilm X-T50 and Fujifilm X-M5. This dial lets you easily switch between various Film Simulation modes (like changing photo films) to enhance your creative expression with intuitive dial control. The camera offers 20 different Film Simulations, including “REALA ACE,” known for its unique colour reproduction and clear tonal gradation, and “NOSTALGIC Neg.”, which provides colourful yet soft tones. The dial has three customisable positions (FS1 to FS3)*³, allowing users to register their original “Film Simulation Recipes” with preferred settings for versatile photo styles

The X-T30 III keeps popular features from the previous model such as a popup flash and an “AUTO” shooting mode switch for easy shooting. It also expands your creative options with new support for 6.2K/30P video recording. The X-T30 III greatly enhances possibilities for both still photography and video.

Designed to meet the needs of first-time digital camera users as well as those looking for serious photography, the X-T30 III offers ease of use, intuitive shooting experiences, and a refined design that brings more enjoyment to photography.

“The new Fujifilm X-T30 III is the perfect addition to our lineup. By adding our latest technology, such as the X-Processor 5 and our Film Simulation dial to the already popular X-T30 line, this makes for the perfect camera to capture your everyday.” said Shaun Mah, General Manager Electronic Imaging & Optical Devices Divisions, FUJIFILM Australia. “Whether you want to leave it in auto mode or fine tune it with your own recipes, you’re guaranteed to capture magic”, 

1. Fujifilm X-T30 III Product Features 

• The camera features a back-side-illuminated 26.1-megapixel “X-Trans™ CMOS 4” sensor and the latest high-speed image processor “X-Processor 5.” Thanks to improved power efficiency, battery life has achieved 425*⁴ frames per charge.
• It uses the latest subject detection autofocus powered by deep learning technology. In addition to face and eye detection, it automatically recognises and tracks a wide range of subjects including animals, birds, cars, motorcycles, bicycles, airplanes, trains, insects, and drones*⁵. This lets photographers focus on composition and timing for a more comfortable shooting experience.
• The camera supports 6.2K/30P internal recording in 4:2:2 10-bit quality. It also features high speed video shooting at 4K/60P and 1080/240P. Powerful digital image stabilisation reduces not only small shakes but also strong movements like when recording video while walking.
• In addition, the X-T30 III introduces the “9:16 movie mode” similar to the Fujifilm X-M5, allowing users to easily shoot vertical videos in short formats, which is popular for capturing content to share on social media.

Compact and lightweight design with a Film Simulation dial for creative results straight out of camera 

• The X-T30 III keeps the same size (W118.4mm × H82.8mm × D46.8mm) and weight (378g) as the previous “X-T30 II.” Its classic centre viewfinder style follows the heritage of the “X-T” series, offering a compact and lightweight body that you’ll want to carry every day.
• It includes 20 Film Simulations, including “REALA ACE” and “NOSTALGIC Neg.” The Film Simulation dial on the top-plate is easy to use, allowing you to match the subject or scene. This unique digital colour reproduction technology recreates the look of traditional photo films, making it easy and fun even for first-time digital camera users.
• The dial has three customisable positions (FS1 to FS3), where users can register their favourite Film Simulation and quality settings as original “FS Recipes.” These can be quickly accessed by turning the dial, giving you versatility to shoot different scenes and subjects.

Seamless operation for confident shooting 

• An “Auto Mode Selector Lever” on the top of the camera lets you instantly switch to “AUTO” mode. In this mode, the camera automatically detects the scene and selects optimal shooting settings, so you can shoot easily without worrying about complicated controls.
• The camera has a built-in flash integrated with the viewfinder. It automatically adjusts flash output, making it effective for portraits in low light or backlit situations.
• The centre viewfinder style places the finder directly above the lens axis, allowing you to aim directly at your subject through the viewfinder. This helps you focus better on the subject and background, enjoying the classic shooting experience of looking through the viewfinder before taking the shot.
• It features a rear LCD monitor with a 1.62-million-dot tilt structure, which makes composing shots easy from high or low angles—perfect for travel and landscape photography.
• Ergonomically designed grip fits comfortably in your hand, offering excellent hold despite the camera’s compact and lightweight body.
• The X-T30 III can connect wirelessly to Fujifilm’s instax smartphone printers in the Link series*6, enabling direct printing without using an app. Newly added support for the instax™ mini, instax™ SQUARE, and instax™ WIDE formats helps users enjoy a smooth experience from shooting to printing.
• *1 Including battery and memory card

  *2 X-Trans is a trademark or registered trademark of FUJIFILM Corporation 

  *3 Three positions are available on the Film Simulation dial, allowing up to 20 Film Simulation modes and image quality settings to be individually registered for FS1, FS2 and FS3. 

• *4 When using Economy Mode

  *5 By selecting ‘bird” for insects and “airplane” for drones, it becomes possible to detect each subject using AI