GFX 50Rvs X-T30 II
Fujifilm
GFX 50R (2018)
Starting from £1999 new
Best for Portrait, street & documentary photography
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Fujifilm
X-T30 II (2021)
Starting from £499 new
Best for Street & portrait photography
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Portrait, Street & Documentary Photography — GFX 50R (2018): The most portable GFX camera of its era — 51MP in a rangefinder-style body for photographers who want medium-format quality with a more discreet form.
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
GFX 50R (2018)
- Photographers who want medium-format quality in the slimmest GFX body available
- Street and documentary photographers drawn to the rangefinder-style handling
- GFX 50S users who want a smaller body for travel and walk-around use
- Studio and portrait photographers who want 51MP at the lowest GFX entry price
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 gfx 50r has the highest resolution at 51mp; the x-t30 ii is the most affordable; only the gfx 50r is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | GFX 50R (2018) | X-T30 II (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,999 | £499 |
| Sensor | 51.4MP Medium Format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV |
| Resolution | 51.4MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 1080p/30p | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-mo |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, face detection | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | None | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~400 shots (CIPA) | ~380 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 775g (with battery and card) | 383g body only |
| Dimensions | 160.7 × 96.5 × 66.4mm | 118.4 × 82.8 × 46.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.77× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting |
| Mount | Fujifilm GFX (G-mount) | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GFX 50R | X-T30 II |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Street | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Sports & Action | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Astrophotography | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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