Digital Camera World - UK (2022-02)

Fujifilm X-T30 II Mirrorless

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Background blur is easily achievable with a fast lens like the new Fujinon XF 33mm f/1.4.

The Eterna Bleach Bypass mode gives a strong, desaturated effect.

brightness range both in JPEGs and
raw files – and it’s very effective.
The autofocus system is similarly
accomplished, although the touch-
focus and touch-shutter options are
a blessing and a curse at the same
time. They are a quick and effective
way to focus and fire for those

used to smartphones, but they’re

also easy to activate accidentally.

The continuous AF and AF tracking

are capable of keeping up with moving

subjects well, but the size and shape of

the X-T30 II mean it’s not really suited

to sports or wildlife photography.

Rod Lawton

Digital Camera verdict

It’s great to see the X-T30 line continue, even if

this is just a tiny refresh. Fujifilm’s pint-sized retro

camera doesn’t just look cool but works well too, with

old-school shutter speed and aperture dials. The lack

of in-body stabilisation is a shame, however, and the

positioning of the Q button on the thumb grip is

maddening! The images, however, are terrific.

4.0 Excellent

Features Build &

handling

Performance Value

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Nikon Z fcSony Alpha 6400

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The X-T30 II and the Nikon Z fc lead the field here, with

the Canon and the Sony trailing somewhat. The Canon

is better than the Sony at low ISOs, but worse from

ISO 3,200 and above.

Here, the X-T30 II is closely matched by the Sony and

the Canon right up to ISO 3,200, where it takes a slight

lead. All three deliver very good resolution for APS-C

cameras. The Nikon Z fc lags a little way behind.

The X-T30 II has a narrow advantage at higher ISO

settings. The Sony A6400 is the weakest, especially

at higher ISOs – the camera is relatively new, but

this sensor design has been around for a while now.

Canon EOS M50 II
£589/$599
The APS-C format
M50 II is typically
a little cheaper than
the X-T30 II, and it’s
ideal for beginners.
Reviewed: issue 242

Nikon Z fc

£899/$959

If you’re into retro looks,

the Nikon Z fc is perfect,

although there aren’t

many lenses matching

its design yet.

Reviewed: issue 247

Sony Alpha 6400

£899/$899

The A6400 has great

autofocus, a flip-forward

screen and 4K video,

but is not the best

value nowadays.

Reviewed: issue 215

Rival cameras