Noise reduction is impressive, even at high ISO settings

Sharp video output, but the microphone quality isn’t ideal

Responsive controls, but touchscreen could be more sensitive

Fast and accurate focus makes capturing moments easy

Very reliable and durable, ideal for travel and outdoor shoots

I would like to start by saying I’m going to make this review in 4 parts, and 2nd I really really really like this camera, is this the absolute perfect camera unlikely, but is it perfect for me yes, I’m going to be honest I’m not rolling in cash, I have a budget so I have to be choosy, memories are important to me so I’m willing to spend a little money on a really good camera, I have a good camera with my Samsung Galaxy S10e but I wanted something better so I decided to get a professional camera and now that I did the photos from my phone look like trash to put it plainly, but I’ll explain more about that further in the review and just so you know I’m not going to make this a crazy long review I’m going to keep it short and simple.

First let’s start off with the most important thing picture quality, in my opinion it’s amazing I am very happy with the photos it takes, I’m not going to lie when I first started taking photos with this camera I thought it took really bad photos but after watching many YouTube videos and learning a thing or two about mirrorless cameras I’m extremely impressed with the quality of photos it takes, even my friends and family have been extremely impressed with the quality of them as well, but do keep in mind this isn’t the best camera money can buy so with the price to quality ratio its a really really good deal even at full price in my opinion, if you can get it on sale then you are a very lucky man or woman.

2nd build quality, it’s extremely well-built in my opinion very sturdy it’s supposedly not weather sealed but It could have fooled me, I really like how tough it feels and how small yet light it is, my sister commented that it was heavy but I feel like it’s really light overall I really like the body the only downside in my opinion is that Q button but I disabled it so its no longer a problem, moving on.

3rd software, autofocus, now if I had a complaint about something it would undoubtedly be the the menus it’s a nightmare at the beginning there’s a huge learning curve but once you learn where everything is it’s not that bad, in fact I’m starting to like it it’s really well-organized in my opinion you just got to be kind of tech-savvy I guess and take the time to learn the menus, just prepare to have a major headache when learning how to transfer the photos from the camera to a smartphone it took me about two hours but once you do learn how to do that you’ll realize it’s really simple, keep in mind this was probably only hard for me because I lost the instruction book very early on in my purchase so I had to learn everything on my own. Now the other thing autofocus I’ve heard a lot of people complain about it that it’s not the perfect autofocus that the Sony mirrorless cameras have in my use of this camera it’s been handling everything extremely well, so even with that I’m impressed with.

Everything else, no I’m not going to give an in depth review of the video because I just haven’t used it that much I mainly take photos but the videos I have taken are superb as well even the mics that come in built into the camera I’ve been impressed with. Now the lens that it came with in my opinion is very good, simple to use Simple to clean feels very well-built, and best part of all I feel I don’t need to buy another one it handles all my photo needs so I’m very happy with that too. So now overall with everything considered I’m very happy with my purchase I don’t regret it and I guess that’s the most important thing when you make an expensive purchase like this, do I recommend this camera yes, I did tons and tons of research and spent hours and hours and hours reading reviews and watching reviews on YouTube and I believe I made the right choice, I don’t know if my standard of quality is the same as yours, all I can comment on is how I feel about this camera and I believe it’s perfect for me, I really like the quality of the photos, the build of the camera, and now after using it for a while even the menu system, now to end things, this camera is an excellent buy and that’s my humble opinion, I hope this review helps you and thanks for taking the time to read my review.

Update 12-12-19
I’m still loving this camera nothing has really changed, I still wholeheartedly recommend it, but I just wanted to post some photos that I have taken, they aren’t my best ones because With those I was either on the job or they are too personal, but here are some real good ones unedited to show what this camera is capable of.

Update 03-22-20
After getting off of auto mode and taking some professional videos, I’m still even more impressed. The photos using the simulation modes are truly amazing, learning all the features on this camera is a nightmare but if you want to take truly amazing pictures that will wow anyone on Facebook or Instagram this is your camera. It’s been a journey but learning how to be a professional photographer is a very rewarding experience, being able to capture the beauty of the world around you to remind you where you been is something you can’t put a price on. Video on the other has impressed me and disappointed me at the same time when it’s working well the video quality is also amazing but it has this odd bug where it overblows the lighting, I’m pretty sure I figured out what it is, but still haven’t had to chance to try it, but if it works then that would literally make this the best budget camera ever. Either way I’m still very happy with my purchase and still don’t regret buying this camera, in fact I plan on buying a new lens the Fujinon XF27mmF2.8 – Black, to make it smaller and more portable for street photography, I’ll let everyone if it’s worth getting and how the camera continues to perform in the next update. y’all stay safe during this Coronavirus outbreak.
PS I’m adding two photos that I took using the simulations, which are the cats one, and the sky one. Plus 4 more that I edited using Adobe Lightroom which are the ones with the bikes and the old car the one with the bus, and the one with the two pathfinders sitting down chilling. I plan on posting a video as well in the next update as well.

I bought this camera kit last July for $1289 on 12 monthly installments, and I have to say this is one of the best investments I have ever made.

“Good” and “great” doesn’t even do this camera justice, and “not bad” is a complete insult. It is INSANE how capable this thing is for its price. But before I explain why, I must tell you the context behind why I went for the X-T30.

CONTEXT:
My first DSLR was the Canon Rebel SL2. I mostly bought it for video shooting, but I was very dismayed by how awful the video quality was, and no it wasn’t because of the lens (I have a 50mm prime). Then in early 2021, I decided to try out the Canon M200. The video quality was much better because of 4K, but ultimately I returned it due to heating issues. So I began looking into the pricier mirrorless options such as the Canon M6 Mark II and EOS RP.

It wasn’t until I discovered a comparison tool on DPreview that I realized just how awful the video quality was on most Canon mirrorless/DLSR cameras. If you take a look at the latter images I attached, you can clearly see that—using the RP as an example—the video stills on the X-T30 are much more sharper and clearer. This may not matter much for “on-the-go” shots, but for stationary tripod shots, it makes a BIG difference in the video quality. This was the turning point in which I realized that I must break out of the Canon ecosystem and consider alternatives.

WHY THIS CAMERA IS BETTER:
Of course, after reading the reviews on the website DPreview, it was already clear to me. The Fujifilm T-X30 was objectively the best option, both price-wise and video quality-wise. The more I looked into it, the more impressed I was. A few key things I want to point out:

1) Apparently this camera shares the exact same sensor as its more expensive and capable counterpart, the X-T3. The fact that Fujifilm didn’t downgrade the sensor on its budget models speaks volumes.
2) There is no 4K sensor crop (unlike the Canon M200/M50/RP/etc.), nor is there pixel binning (unlike the Canon M6 Mark II).
3) Unlike Canon cameras, there is no anti-aliasing filter on the X-T30, which is why videos look much sharper and clearer.

REVIEW:
All of these advantages translates perfectly to real-life usage. I am overall VERY satisfied with the results I got from this camera.
Firstly, I am very happy with the colour grading on here (known as film simulations). There are plenty of different gradings you can choose from, with Provia being the default one. Eterna is personally my favorite. Each simulation has its own unique colours; it feels like the color comes naturally from the camera, as opposed to simply overlaying a filter on top. Or to put another way, the simulations are quite tasteful and refined. There is clearly a lot of science behind these film simulations. To someone who has grown tired from typical Canon colour science (with the emphasized reds), this was a breath of fresh air. As you can see from the attached video sample, the shot I took of the Niagara river has very pleasing and tasteful colours; I used Velvia for that shot. There is one thing I’ve noticed though, and it’s that this camera emphasizes green hues just a bit. So I sometimes tend to pull down the greens.

Secondly, there are a lot of useful customization options. I won’t go over everything, but you pretty much can customize the interface to your desired liking. I also like that you can set swipe gestures to bring up a desired menu.

Thirdly, 4K video recording is perfect on here. No 4K crop is really a blessing to have. I can get far more stuff into my shot without having to move further from the subject. In my case, I often shoot product reviews, so now I don’t have to put my tripod on a desk and shoot all the way down from the ceiling. Also, thermals have been very decent. Obviously it gets hot, but it never shuts down before the programmed 10 minute limit; the M200 always shut down even before the limit. Lastly, while it may not seem impressive, I really appreciate that it can shoot in 30fps; the M200 could only shoot up to 24fps.

Fourthly, and I feel that I have said this so many times, but man, both the picture and video quality on here is amazing. It is literally endgame quality. Truthfully I’d say it’s way better than any Canon. As you can see in the photos, the contours of the buildings are so sharp like a knife, and so well-defined. And normally when you zoom in on photos, the outlining starts to get blurry; not with the X-T30 though.

And lastly, the build and design of this camera is just superb. The top-half metal housing makes the camera feel quite premium, not even Canon cameras use metal. The “vintage” design is certainly different from your typical modern camera and gives a very whimsical impression. And overall, I appreciate the compactness of the camera, it is more portable compared to its larger sibling. FYI, there is a reason I put this last. While this camera may get people’s attention just for its looks, its inner beauty is far more impressive than its outer beauty.

Of course, there are some minor downsides. The SD card slot is housed within the battery compartment, making it very cumbersome if you always have a tripod quick release plate attached. I would’ve also favored a 360 flip-out screen. But COME ON, I am paying $1289 for a camera kit with a sensor from an $1899 camera kit! You really cannot ask for more!

And there you have it, the X-T30. The little mirrorless camera that could. For those who desire the best quality for the lowest price, this is it. You really cannot get a better price to value ratio. For perspective, the RP currently sits at a hefty $1599 price tag; the M6 II at $1449.

NOTE: Unfortunately it does not seem like this little guy is available on Amazon anymore, so my review might be a bit late. I feel so lucky that I bought this though.

Pack the same sensor and processor from XT3 and XT4, so you are not compromising in the image quality section

Love the connectivity options—Wi-Fi and Bluetooth work seamlessly

This is a huge improvement over a phone camera. I have a Pixel 3, which has amazing optics. But this camera really does a much better job. The menu is a bit much at first, and both the manual and some online video’s of specific tutorials really is a must for a newbie.

I really love this camera. I didn’t even know what I was missing from a phone.

The film simulations are really nice. I haven’t even begun to really explore them too much, I’m having a lot of fun with monochrome. The Fuji kit lens wasn’t all that great, it lacked something when I compared it to a manual lower F lens. I’d suggest avoiding the XC15-45mm and if you can afford it, the XF35mm F2 will likely give you everything that the XC15-45mm can do and more. That depth of focus blurry effect isn’t really that great on the kit lens. It’s fine for family photo time and I wouldn’t mind using it for video. But for stills it’s kinda meh.

This review really isn’t about the camera as much as the lens/camera system you’ll be buying into. Meike and 7artisans make some really affordable lenses that give you a lot more control and precision. I highly suggest getting a manual prime lens or a prime lens in general, I find them to be much much better at the job than the kit lens.

Performs very well, though it’s slightly bulky for travel

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