Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm X-T30 II→Fujifilm X100F
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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The X100F offers little measurable spec improvement over the X-T30 II. Spend the money on glass instead.
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (24MP)
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StabilisationIBIS not present in new body
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T30 II | X100F | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Landscape | -2.0 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | -3.0 | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Astrophotography | — | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Wildlife | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | X-T30 II | X100F | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £499 | £649 | |
| Released | 2021 | 2017 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III | |
| Resolution | 26MP | 24MP | ↓ |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-mo | 1080p/60p | |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Intelligent Hybrid AF (phase-detect + contrast-detect), face detection | |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None | |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 8fps | |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | ~390 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 383g body only | 469g (with battery and card) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.5" EVF (2.36M dots) or OVF (0.5× magnification) | |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.04M dots (no tilt, no touch) | |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equiv) | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
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