EOS R100vs X-T30 II
Canon
EOS R100 (2023)
Starting from £529 new
Best for First camera / beginner photography
View EOS R100
Fujifilm
X-T30 II (2021)
Starting from £499 new
Best for Street & portrait photography
View X-T30 II
GearScore™ Verdict — 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.
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.
Who should buy what
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
X-T30 II (2021)
- Fujifilm fans who want flagship image quality at a mid-range price
- Street and portrait photographers who shoot JPEG-first with film simulations
- X-T30 owners looking for a meaningful processor upgrade
- Anyone stepping into the Fujifilm X-mount system for the first time
Quick take: The x-t30 ii has the highest resolution at 26mp; the x-t30 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R100 (2023) | X-T30 II (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £529 | £499 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/60p | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-mo |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, face detection, subject tracking | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 6.5fps mechanical | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~270 shots (CIPA) | ~380 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 356g (body, battery, card) | 383g body only |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8mm | 118.4 × 82.8 × 46.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R100 | X-T30 II |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Street | ||
| Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Astrophotography | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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