EOS R100vs Canon EOS R5 Mark IIvs X-T30 II

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Canon EOS R100 Canon EOS R100 (2023) From £529 Best for First camera / beginner photography View EOS R100
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Canon Canon EOS R5 Mark II Canon Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024) From £4299 Best for Hybrid shooters & professionals View Canon EOS R5 Mark II
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Fujifilm X-T30 II Fujifilm X-T30 II (2021) From £499 Best for Street & portrait photography View X-T30 II

Which should you buy?

First Camera / Beginner Photography — EOS R100 (2023): The R100 does the basics well at the lowest possible price point. Its main value is as a gateway into the Canon RF ecosystem — the lenses you buy now will work on any Canon body you upgrade to later. Modest ambitions, reliably met.

Hybrid Shooters & Professionals — Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024): The most complete hybrid camera Canon has ever made — 45MP stacked BSI, 30fps burst, 8K/60p RAW, and Canon's legendary Dual Pixel AF in one body.

Street & Portrait Photography — X-T30 II (2021): Flagship sensor at a mid-range price — the rare camera that makes you want to go out and shoot.

↓ Full specifications below

EOS R100 (2023)

  • First-time camera buyers stepping up from a smartphone
  • Students and hobbyists wanting an affordable starting point
  • Anyone who wants to start investing in Canon RF glass on a budget
  • Casual photographers who don't need advanced video or speed

Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024)

  • You're a working photographer or filmmaker who needs high-resolution stills and professional video
  • You shoot commercial, editorial, or high-end portrait work
  • You want the absolute best Canon mirrorless has to offer

X-T30 II (2021)

  • You want excellent Fujifilm image quality in a smaller, lighter body
  • You shoot primarily stills and don't need IBIS or complex video features
  • You want to stretch your budget without compromising on image quality

Quick take: The canon eos r5 mark ii has the highest resolution at 45mp; the x-t30 ii is the most affordable; only the canon eos r5 mark ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification EOS R100 (2023)Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024)X-T30 II (2021)
Price £529 £4,299 £499
Sensor 24.1MP APS-C CMOS 45MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV
Resolution 24.1MP 45.0MP 26.1MP
Video 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/60p 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, Cinema RAW Light 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-mo
Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF, face detection, subject tracking Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, AI subject tracking Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking
Stabilisation None (no IBIS) 8-stop IBIS (coordinated with IS lenses) None (no IBIS)
Burst Rate 6.5fps mechanical 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic
Battery Life ~270 shots (CIPA) 570 shots (CIPA) ~380 shots (CIPA)
Weight 356g (body, battery, card) 746g body only 383g body only
Dimensions 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8mm 138.5 × 101.2 × 93.5mm 118.4 × 82.8 × 46.8mm
Weather Sealed No Yes No
Viewfinder EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification 0.64" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification
Screen 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen 3.0" touchscreen, tilting
Mount Canon RF-mount Canon RF Fujifilm X-mount
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-II CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II Single SD UHS-I slot
Connectivity USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
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