X-T30 IIvs BF
Fujifilm
X-T30 II (2021)
Starting from £499 new
Best for Street & portrait photography
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Sigma
BF (2025)
Starting from £1799 new
Best for Photographers who want to strip back every distraction
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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.
Photographers Who Want To Strip Back Every Distraction — BF (2025): The most radical camera in years — no dials, no buttons, just a flat aluminium body and total creative minimalism.
Who should buy what
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
BF (2025)
- Photographers who find camera menus and dials a distraction from the creative process
- L-mount system users who want the lightest, most minimal full-frame body available
- Design enthusiasts who value the object quality and philosophy as much as the output
- Sigma fp/fp L users ready for a more radical step toward minimal photography
Quick take: The x-t30 ii has the highest resolution at 26mp; the x-t30 ii is the most affordable; only the bf is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T30 II (2021) | BF (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £499 | £1,799 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 24MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 24.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-mo | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Phase-detect AF — face and eye detection |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS — 7 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 9fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | ~400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 383g body only | 427g body only |
| Dimensions | 118.4 × 82.8 × 46.8mm | 127.0 × 75.0 × 45.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | EVF 0.75× 3.68M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 3.15" fully articulating touchscreen — primary interface |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single UHS-II SD slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T30 II | BF |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Astrophotography | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Sports | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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