Upgrade Guide

Fujifilm X-T30 II→Fujifilm GFX 100

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Fujifilm

X-T30 II

£499

2021

→

Upgrade to

Fujifilm

GFX 100

£4999 (+£4,500)

2019

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Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the X-T30 II. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the GFX 100

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Resolution

102MP vs 26MP (+76MP)
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Weather sealing

Added — fully sealed body
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Battery life

~800 shots (CIPA, dual NP-T125 batteries in integrated grip) vs ~380 shots (CIPA)

Suitability by genre

Full spec comparison

Spec	X-T30 II	GFX 100
Price	£499	£4,999
Released	2021	2019	↓
Sensor	26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV	102MP Medium Format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm)
Resolution	26MP	102MP	↑
Video	4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-mo	4K/30p, FHD/120p; F-Log support
Autofocus	Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking	Phase-detect hybrid AF (first GFX with phase-detect), face/eye detection
Stabilisation	None (no IBIS)	IBIS — up to 5.5 stops
Burst Rate	8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic	5fps	↓
Battery Life	~380 shots (CIPA)	~800 shots (CIPA, dual NP-T125 batteries in integrated grip)	↑
Weight	383g body only	1,400g (with battery and card)	↑
Weather Sealed	No	Yes	↑
Viewfinder	EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification	EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.77× magnification
Screen	3.0" touchscreen, tilting	3.2" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount	Fujifilm X-mount	Fujifilm GFX (G-mount)
Memory Cards	Single SD UHS-I slot	Dual SD UHS-II slots

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