How does shutter noise compare? X-T3 vs X-T30 vs X-T20

Erik Baumgartner wrote:

Charley123 wrote:

Erik Baumgartner wrote:

Charley123 wrote:

Erik Baumgartner wrote:

Charley123 wrote:

Samuraidog wrote:

I agree. I "upgraded" from an X-T2 to the X-T30 and one of the first things I noticed was the shutter noise. I'm not really fond of the shutter sound on the X-T30, but it doesn't bother me too much.

I've been undecided whether to buy an X-3 or X-T30. The shutter sound may be the tie breaker.

Thank you for the useful info.

I Iove my similar X-T20, but with the missing d-pad and dumb Q button on the X-T30, the X-T3 is just a better camera in pretty much every way. If you don’t mind the somewhat larger X-T3 body and the higher price, the decision is a no brainer IMO.

The X-T3 is now only $300 higher than X-T30, or $200 higher than X-T30ii. So the cost is close now that the X-T3 price is reduced (because X-T4 is released).

My only hesitations with X-T3 are size and weight larger, and no built-in flash. However, it's been years since I've needed to use flash. So I shouldn't care much about a low powered built-in flash, but I do care because occassionally I need fill flash and I have found built-in flash very useful for fill.

BTW - What are your thoughts on X-T20 vs X-T30ii ? I can still get a new body of either.

I much prefer the X-T20 primarily because of the d-pad (4 extra custom function buttons) ,and no Q button problems, but also the slightly better high ISO performance. The X-T30 has snappier AF-C and wider AF point coverage, but I really don’t have any significant trouble with the X-T20’s AF. I don’t shoot video. Either camera (most Fujis, actually) almost require an add-on handgrip for decent handling (IMO).

While the X-T2/X-T3 are larger and heavier, it’s really which lens is attached that makes the difference. The X-T2 and 3 with a small prime feels compact and light and an X-T20 or 30 with a bigger zoom feels larger and heavier. Of course the bigger lenses feel better on the bigger camera. With the 35 f/1.4 on the X-T2 and the 18 f/1.4 on the X-T20 they both feel relatively light and compact to me. And I have handgrips on both. I love both cameras, but the larger body handles better, is weather resistant, has two card slots, has a dedicated ISO dial, has a better EVF, a much better eyecup, a better tilt screen, better build quality in general, more customizable options and better functionality in general - like a 15 minute max. SS limit in T mode vs. 15 seconds with the X-T20. Both cameras are great and the IQ is the same, but if I could only have one, the larger X-T2 wins hands down.

I have the opportunity to get a new X-T20 or new X-T3 at heavily discounted prices; or X-T30ii at normal price, which is still pretty good. I can afford any of them. Price is not a concern.

My priorities are that I want a light camera that is easy to handle because I have arthritis and injuries to my arms and hands that make me weak and clumsy, especially in my fingers. I'm not sure which body would be easier for me to use.

Unless your hands are exceptionally small, I can’t imagine the X-T20/30 being easier to handle - they really are quite petite with smaller and fiddlier dials and buttons. And like I mentioned before, I couldn’t imagine using either without a handgrip. YMMV, but I can easily hang my X-T20 with a substantial lens at my side from my fingertips with a grip all day without discomfort. Without a grip, I’d almost certainly drop it at some point.

I also shoot wearing glasses. I know an X-Tx viewfinder is better than an X-Txx viewfinder, but the X-Txx might be adequate.

I only notice how much better the X-T2 EVF is when I use it alongside the X-T20 (quite a bit better, actually), but on its own the X-T20 EVF isn’t bad at all. However, in bright sunlight the lack of a decent eyecup can be quite a problem, and I don’t shoot with glasses. There are aftermarket eyecup solutions which help, but are never as good as the X-T2/3.

I like having a built-in flash, but may have to sacrifice that. I need lots of options and control of bracketing and exposure.

I never use on-camera flash, I often forget that the X-T20 even has one (same with my X100V). I always get better results tweaking the RAW file to fill in a bit of light where it’s needed.

I shoot jpg + raw stills. The raw is just my backup plan if OOC jpg don't look good, but usually OOC jpg look good. I usually publish unedited (sometimes minimally edited) OOC jpg for convenience. I occasionally shoot video. Good jpg is my priority.

The X-T3 and X-T30II will have the most film sim options etc. (I don’t use them so not a concern for me)

I'm going to "local" (40 miles away) camera store tomorrow to fondle an X-T30 and X-T4. Those are the only models they have in store. That store is the only Fuji dealer within 100 miles.

Note: the X-T4 is noticeably more chunky than the X-T2/3 and has that stupid (IMO) flippy screen.

All nice cameras with great image quality but, personally, I couldn’t get by with the X-T30’s lack of customizable buttons.

I wear size medium gloves. I have medium size hands with medium length slender fingers. I have become comfortable using the tiny Olympus E-M10ii, which is same size and weight as X-T20 and X-T30. So I can use small cameras, but a bit larger might be easier. I'm going to have to try them.