Upgrade Guide

Fujifilm X-T30 III→Fujifilm GFX 50S

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

You own

Fujifilm

X-T30 III

£849

2025

→

Upgrade to

Fujifilm

GFX 50S

£1499 (+£650)

2017

✅

Worthwhile

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

What's new in the GFX 50S

Unchanged or similar

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Full spec comparison

Spec	X-T30 III	GFX 50S
Price	£849	£1,499
Released	2025	2017	↓
Sensor	40.2MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HR	51.4MP Medium Format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm)
Resolution	40MP	51MP	↑
Video	6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p	1080p/30p
Autofocus	Phase-detect, subject detection (human, animal, vehicle, aircraft)	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	360g 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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