Fujifilm X-T30 Review
Image Quality
All of the sample images in this review were taken using the 26 megapixel Fine JPEG setting, which gives an average image size of around 10Mb.
The Fujifilm X-T30 produced images of outstanding quality. It records noise-free JPEG images from ISO 80 all the way up to 6400, with a little noise at ISO 12800 and more visible noise at the faster settings of ISO 25600 and 51200, an amazing performance for a camera with an APS-C sensor. The RAW files were also excellent, exhibiting more noise but still producing very usable images from ISO 80-12800.
The night photograph was excellent, with the maximum shutter speed of 30 seconds being long enough for most after-dark shots, and the Bulb mode allowing much longer exposures if required. The Dynamic Range settings subtly improve detail in the shadows and highlights, while the Film Simulation modes hark back to a bygone era, and the Advanced Filters allow you to have a little fun with your images.
Noise
There are 11 ISO settings available on the Fujifilm X-T30 for JPEGs and RAW files. Here are some 100% crops which show the noise levels for each ISO setting.
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ISO 80 (100% Crop) |
ISO 80 (100% Crop) |
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ISO 160 (100% Crop) |
ISO 160 (100% Crop) |
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ISO 200 (100% Crop) |
ISO 200 (100% Crop) |
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ISO 400 (100% Crop) |
ISO 400 (100% Crop) |
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ISO 800 (100% Crop) |
ISO 800 (100% Crop) |
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ISO 1600 (100% Crop) |
ISO 1600 (100% Crop) |
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ISO 3200 (100% Crop) |
ISO 3200 (100% Crop) |
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ISO 6400 (100% Crop) |
ISO 6400 (100% Crop) |
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ISO 12800 (100% Crop) |
ISO 12800 (100% Crop) |
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ISO 25600 (100% Crop) |
ISO 25600 (100% Crop) |
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ISO 51200 (100% Crop) |
ISO 51200 (100% Crop) |
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File Quality
The Fujifilm X-T30 has 2 different image quality settings available, with Fine being the highest quality option. Here are some 100% crops which show the quality of the various options, with the file size shown in brackets.
| Fine (12.3Mb) (100% Crop) | Normal (7.08Mb) (100% Crop) |
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| RAW (55Mb) (100% Crop) | |
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Night
The Fujifilm X-T30's maximum shutter speed is 30 seconds in the Time shutter speed mode, and there's a Bulb mode which allows exposures up to 60 minutes long, which is excellent news if you're seriously interested in night photography. The shot below was taken using a shutter speed of 15 seconds at ISO 160.
Multiple Exposure
The Fujifilm X-T30's Multiple Exposure mode, accessed via the dial on the top-left of the camera, combines two different pictures together in-camera to create one composite image.
Dynamic Range
The Fujifilm X-T30 has three dynamic range settings - 100% (on by default), 200%, and 400% - and an Auto setting if you want to let the camera take control. These settings gradually increase the amount of detail visible in the shadow and highlight areas, with the side-effect of more noise appearing in the image. Note that you can't actually turn this feature off. All three settings are available from ISO 640 upwards.
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200% |
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400% |
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Film Simulations
The Fujifilm X-T30 offers 10 different film simulation modes to help replicate the look of your favourite film stock from the past.
Provia / Standard |
Velvia / Vivid |
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Astia / Soft |
Classic Chrome |
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Pro Neg. Hi |
Pro Neg. Standard |
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Eterna |
Acros |
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Monochrome |
Sepia |
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Advanced Filter
The Fujifilm X-T30 offers 13 different filter effects which can be previewed on the LCD screen before taking a photo.
Toy Camera |
Miniature |
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Pop Color |
High-Key |
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Low-Key |
Dynamic Tone |
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Soft Focus |
Partial Color (Red) |
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Partial Color (Orange) |
Partial Color (Yellow) |
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Partial Color (Green) |
Partial Color (Blue) |
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Partial Color (Purple) |
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