Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm FinePix X100→Fujifilm X-T30 II
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Strong upgrade
The X-T30 II improves across 5 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most FinePix X100 owners will notice the difference.
What's new in the X-T30 II
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Resolution26MP vs 12MP (+14MP)
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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
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Burst rate8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic vs 5fps
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Battery life~390 shots (CIPA, normal mode) vs ~300 shots (CIPA)
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Generation10 years newer (2021 vs 2011)
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | FinePix X100 | X-T30 II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +3.1 | ||
| Street | -0.1 | ||
| Travel | +0.9 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +1.8 | ||
| Documentary | +2.6 | ||
| Landscape | +1.8 | ||
| Casual | +1.9 | ||
| Food | +3.0 | ||
| Macro | +4.0 | ||
| Architecture | +2.5 | ||
| Astrophotography | +1.0 | ||
| Filmmaking | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Wildlife | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | FinePix X100 | X-T30 II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £332 used | £430 used | |
| Released | 2011 | 2021 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 12.3MP APS-C CMOS | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | |
| Resolution | 12MP | 26MP | ↑ |
| Video | 720p/24 | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-mo | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | No stabilisation | |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~300 shots (CIPA) | ~390 shots (CIPA, normal mode) | ↑ |
| Weight | 445g (with battery) | 383g (body only) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid optical / 1.44M-dot electronic viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | |
| Screen | 2.8" fixed LCD, 460k dots | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | |
| Mount | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equiv) | Fujifilm X-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
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