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X-T30 II vs X100F
Quick take: The X-T30 II has the highest resolution at 26MP; the X-T30 II is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·15 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.
X100F — Street, Travel & Everyday Photography: The X100F is the camera that made the X100 series legendary — 24MP X-Trans III, a hybrid viewfinder, and the best fixed 35mm compact lens available.
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
X100F (2017)
is the right camera for you if…
- Street photographers who want a discreet, tactile camera with a fixed 35mm lens
- Travel photographers who prefer one lens and minimal kit
- Fujifilm fans who want the X100 experience at a lower cost than the X100V or VI
- Photographers who value the hybrid OVF/EVF for a rangefinder-like shooting style
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | X-T30 IIFujifilm · 2021 | X100FFujifilm · 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £430 usedBest | £450 used |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III |
| Resolution | 26.1MPBest | 24.3MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-mo | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Intelligent Hybrid AF (phase-detect + contrast-detect), face detection |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 8fps |
| Battery Life | ~390 shots (CIPA, normal mode) | ~390 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 383g (body only)Best | 419g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 118.4 × 82.8 × 46.8mm | 126.5 × 74.8 × 52.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.5" EVF (2.36M dots) or OVF (0.5× magnification) |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.04M dots (no tilt, no touch) |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equiv) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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
X-T30 II
X100F
Portrait
6.4/10
4.4/10
Street
6.5/10
7.0/10
Travel
5.8/10
5.3/10
Wedding & Events
4.9/10
4.3/10
Filmmaking
4.9/10
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Documentary
5.1/10
4.0/10
Sports & Action
6.4/10
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Landscape
4.9/10
3.8/10
Wildlife
6.6/10
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Casual
4.9/10
3.4/10
Food
5.8/10
3.6/10
Macro
5.7/10
2.3/10
Architecture
5.3/10
3.6/10
Astrophotography
5.0/10
4.2/10
Fun & simple
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5.5/10
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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