Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm X-T30 II→Fujifilm X-H2
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 X-H2
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Resolution40MP vs 26MP (+14MP)
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
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Burst rate15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic vs 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic
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Battery life~540 shots (CIPA, normal mode) vs ~390 shots (CIPA, normal mode)
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Generation1 year newer (2022 vs 2021)
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 | X-T30 II | X-H2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +1.8 | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Travel | +0.5 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +3.0 | ||
| Filmmaking | +2.2 | ||
| Documentary | +2.6 | ||
| Sports & Action | +1.7 | ||
| Landscape | +2.2 | ||
| Wildlife | +1.6 | ||
| Casual | +0.6 | ||
| Food | +1.8 | ||
| Macro | +1.6 | ||
| Architecture | +2.0 | ||
| Astrophotography | +0.2 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | X-T30 II | X-H2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £432 used | £1,849 | |
| Released | 2021 | 2022 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | |
| Resolution | 26MP | 40MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-mo | 8K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 12-bit RAW output | |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~390 shots (CIPA, normal mode) | ~540 shots (CIPA, normal mode) | ↑ |
| Weight | 383g (body only) | 660g (body only) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.80× magnification | |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fujifilm X-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
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