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FinePix X100 vs X-T30 II
Quick take: The X-T30 II has the highest resolution at 26MP; the FinePix X100 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·14 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
X-T30 II — Street & Portrait Photography: Flagship sensor at a mid-range price — the rare camera that makes you want to go out and shoot.
Who should buy what
X-T30 II (2021)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | FinePix X100Fujifilm · 2011 | X-T30 IIFujifilm · 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £332 usedBest | £430 used |
| Sensor | 12.3MP APS-C CMOS | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV |
| Resolution | 12.3MP | 26.1MPBest |
| Video | 720p/24 | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-mo |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronicBest |
| Battery Life | ~300 shots (CIPA) | ~390 shots (CIPA, normal mode)Best |
| Weight | 445g (with battery) | 383g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | 126.5 × 74.4 × 53.9mm | 118.4 × 82.8 × 46.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid optical / 1.44M-dot electronic viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification |
| Screen | 2.8" fixed LCD, 460k dots | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting |
| Mount | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equiv) | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, mini HDMI, hot shoe | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
FinePix X100
X-T30 II
Portrait
3.3/10
6.4/10
Street
6.6/10
6.5/10
Travel
4.9/10
5.8/10
Wedding & Events
3.1/10
4.9/10
Documentary
2.5/10
5.1/10
Landscape
3.1/10
4.9/10
Casual
2.9/10
4.8/10
Food
2.8/10
5.8/10
Macro
1.7/10
5.7/10
Architecture
2.8/10
5.3/10
Astrophotography
4.0/10
5.0/10
Filmmaking
—
4.9/10
Sports & Action
—
6.4/10
Wildlife
—
6.6/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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