Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm X-T30 II→Fujifilm GFX 50S
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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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 50S
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Resolution51MP vs 26MP (+25MP)
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
Unchanged or similar
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StabilisationIBIS not present in new body
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T30 II | GFX 50S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | -3.0 | ||
| Sports & Action | -3.0 | ||
| Astrophotography | — | ||
| Architecture | — | ||
| Travel | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | X-T30 II | GFX 50S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £499 | £1,499 | |
| Released | 2021 | 2017 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 51.4MP Medium Format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | |
| Resolution | 26MP | 51MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-mo | 1080p/30p | |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Contrast-detect AF, face detection | |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None | |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 3fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | ~400 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 383g body only | 825g (with battery and card) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | Detachable EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.85× magnification | |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 3.2" tilting touchscreen + rear sub-LCD | |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fujifilm GFX (G-mount) | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
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