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X-T30 IIvs GH4

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Fujifilm X-T30 II Fujifilm X-T30 II (2021) Starting from £499 new Best for Street & portrait photography View X-T30 II
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Lumix GH4 Lumix GH4 (2014) Starting from £349 new Best for Video, independent filmmaking & documentary View GH4

GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?

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.

Video, Independent Filmmaking & Documentary — GH4 (2014): The world's first consumer 4K camera — the GH4 changed independent filmmaking and proved that broadcast-quality video didn't require a cinema camera budget.

↓ Full specifications below

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

GH4 (2014)

  • Videographers and independent filmmakers who want the camera that started the consumer 4K era
  • Content creators looking for a capable 4K body at the lowest entry price
  • MFT system users who want the best video capability on a tight budget
  • Photographers interested in camera history — the GH4 is a landmark piece

Quick take: The x-t30 ii has the highest resolution at 26mp; the gh4 is the most affordable; only the gh4 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification X-T30 II (2021)GH4 (2014)
Price £499 £349
Sensor 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV 16.05MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution 26.1MP 16.1MP
Video 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-mo 4K/30p, C4K/24p (first consumer camera with 4K), 1080p/96fps
Autofocus Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking Contrast-detect DFD AF, face detection
Stabilisation None (no IBIS) None (no body IBIS)
Burst Rate 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic 12fps (AFS), 7fps (AFC)
Battery Life ~380 shots (CIPA) ~500 shots (CIPA)
Weight 383g body only 560g (with battery and card)
Dimensions 118.4 × 82.8 × 46.8mm 133.2 × 93.4 × 83.0mm
Weather Sealed No Yes
Viewfinder EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.67× magnification
Screen 3.0" touchscreen, tilting 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount Fujifilm X-mount Micro Four Thirds
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-I slot Single SD UHS-I slot
Connectivity USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, 3.5mm mic jack, headphone jack, HDMI
Genre X-T30 IIGH4
Portrait
9.0
7.0
Street
9.0
Landscape
9.0
4.0
Vlogging & Video
7.0
9.0
Sports & Action
7.0
7.0
Astrophotography
4.0
Travel
7.0
Wildlife
7.0

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