Sounds like Fujifilm has a budget-friendly combo on the horizon.
It has been reported that the X-T30 III could land soon with a new 13–33mm f/3.5–6.3 kit zoom, sliding in under the X-T50 as the cheaper, simpler option.
The chatter, which comes from FujiRumors, points to a 26MP sensor and Fuji’s current processor, the same pairing used in the X-S20 and X-M5, which hints at quick autofocus and clean files without pushing the price into “ouch” territory.
Feels like a small camera made for big weekends
If the whispers turn out to be correct, the X-T30 III keeps the little viewfinder body and those classic dials, but likely skips in-body stabilisation to save cash.
Think stills first, lighter video, and a friendlier sticker than the X-T50. That playbook makes sense when you look at how Fuji’s compact line has evolved. You can get a feel for the balance of performance and practicality in this closer look at the X-S20, which shows how that 26MP sensor and newer processor combo already punches above its weight.
A zoom that fits city life
The rumoured 13–33mm looks like an everyday lens. Wide enough for streets and cafés, long enough for portraits, and probably tidier than the older 15–45mm kit.
If Fuji also sneaks in the Film Simulation dial that’s been popping up on recent bodies, you’d have instant access to those colour profiles everyone loves to shoot with.
Prices on the smaller rangefinders have crept up lately; see how the X-E5 moved up in both features and cost, so a lean X-T30 III kit could hit a sweet spot for travellers and first-time buyers.
Where this might slot in
Reusing the proven 26MP sensor with the newer processor should keep things quick while trimming what isn’t essential. Expect fewer video extras than the X-S20 and fewer comforts than the X-T50, but a nicer entry price and that retro body with a viewfinder. If the camera and lens launch together, it could be a grab-and-go travel setup right out of the box.
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