Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm X-T30→Fujifilm Fujifilm GFX 100 II
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the X-T30. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the Fujifilm GFX 100 II
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Resolution102MP vs 26MP (+76MP)
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
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Battery life540 shots (CIPA) vs 380 shots (CIPA)
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Generation4 years newer (2023 vs 2019)
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 | Fujifilm GFX 100 II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +2.5 | ||
| Street | -0.6 | ||
| Travel | -0.2 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +3.7 | ||
| Filmmaking | +3.1 | ||
| Documentary | +2.9 | ||
| Sports & Action | +0.5 | ||
| Landscape | +3.5 | ||
| Wildlife | +0.1 | ||
| Casual | — | ||
| Food | +2.1 | ||
| Macro | +1.7 | ||
| Architecture | +3.6 | ||
| Astrophotography | +0.9 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | X-T30 | Fujifilm GFX 100 II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £7,499 | |
| Released | 2019 | 2023 | ↑ |
| Sensor | APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI | 102MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 x 32.9mm) | |
| Resolution | 26MP | 102MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K 30fps | 8K/30p, 4K/60p, 10-bit | |
| Autofocus | 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye/animal/bird detection | |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 8fps | |
| Battery Life | 380 shots (CIPA) | 540 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 383g (body only) | 1030g (with battery and card) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.62× 2.36M-dot | 0.64" OLED EVF, 9.44M dots | |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-Mount | Fujifilm GFX (G-mount) | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | 1x CFexpress Type B, 1x SD UHS-II |
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