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X-T30 vs DC-G100D
Quick take: The X-T30 has the highest resolution at 26MP; the X-T30 is the most affordable.
Where the X-T30 wins
- Cheaper new: £434 vs £649
- Resolution: 26.1MP
- Battery Life: 380 shots (CIPA)
- Portrait: 6.4 vs 5.6
- Wedding & Events: 4.9 vs 4.1
Where the DC-G100D wins
- Burst Rate: 10fps AF single, 9fps AFS continuous
- Weight: 333g (body only)
- Casual: 6.4 vs 4.9
- Food: 6.6 vs 5.8
- Macro: 7.5 vs 5.7
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video, Clifton Cameras, MPB, eBay and Amazon UK
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Size comparedbody only, no lens · drawn to one scale
- X-T30 118 × 83 × 47 mm · 383 g
- DC-G100D 116 × 82 × 56 mm · 345 g
The X-T30 is 2 mm wider, 9 mm slimmer and 38 g heavier than the DC-G100D.
Drawn to scale from the makers' dimensions (W × H × D). Front shown, depth on the slanted edge.
Verdictwhich should you buy?
X-T30 — Street, Travel, Everyday: The X-T3's sensor in a pocketable body. One of Fujifilm's best value cameras.
DC-G100D — Vlogging, Content Creation & Lightweight Travel: The lightest capable MFT mirrorless for vloggers — phase-detect AF, directional audio, and the full Lumix lens ecosystem under 350g.
Who should buy what
X-T30 (2019)
is the right camera for you if…
- Photographers who want X-T quality without the bulk
- Travellers who prioritise compact size
DC-G100D (2023)
is the right camera for you if…
- Content creators who want better quality than a smartphone without the weight of a full-size camera
- Travel vloggers who want the smallest capable MFT camera with a flip screen and mic input
- Photography beginners entering the Lumix MFT system at an accessible price point
- G100 owners who want the upgraded phase-detect AF for better subject tracking
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | X-T30Fujifilm · 2019 | DC-G100DLumix · 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £434 usedBest | £649 |
| Sensor | APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MPBest | 20.3MP |
| Video | 4K 30fps | 4K/30p, 4K/24p, 1080p/60p — V-Log L (upgrade) |
| Autofocus | 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF | Contrast-detect DFD AF with face, eye and animal detection |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | 2-axis (body); 5-axis Dual IS II when used with OIS lenses |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 10fps AF single, 9fps AFS continuousBest |
| Battery Life | 380 shots (CIPA)Best | ~250 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 383g (body only) | 333g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | 118.4 × 82.8 × 46.8mm | 116.5 × 82.5 × 55.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.62× 2.36M-dot | EVF 0.53× 3.68M-dot — pop-up style |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-Mount | Micro Four Thirds (MFT) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, Micro HDMI | USB-C, 3.5mm mic jack, 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
X-T30
DC-G100D
Portrait
6.4/10
5.6/10
Street
6.5/10
6.5/10
Travel
5.8/10
5.9/10
Wedding & Events
4.9/10
4.1/10
Filmmaking
4.8/10
4.6/10
Documentary
5.0/10
4.8/10
Sports & Action
6.4/10
5.3/10
Landscape
4.9/10
4.5/10
Wildlife
6.6/10
5.9/10
Casual
4.9/10
6.4/10
Food
5.8/10
6.6/10
Macro
5.7/10
7.5/10
Architecture
5.3/10
5.1/10
Astrophotography
4.9/10
5.0/10
Vlogging & Video
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5.9/10
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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