Upgrade Guide

Fujifilm X-T30→Fujifilm GFX 50S II

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

You own

Fujifilm

X-T30

£399

2019

→

Upgrade to

Fujifilm

GFX 50S II

£2999 (+£2,600)

2021

✅

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 GFX 50S II

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Full spec comparison

Spec	X-T30	GFX 50S II
Price	£399	£2,999
Released	2019	2021	↑
Sensor	APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI	51.4MP Medium Format GFX 44×33mm BSI CMOS
Resolution	26MP	51MP	↑
Video	4K 30fps	4K/30p (cropped)
Autofocus	425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF	Phase-detect, 425 points
Stabilisation	None	5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops
Burst Rate	8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic	3fps	↓
Battery Life	380 shots (CIPA)	~440 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	383g (body only)	900g body only	↓
Weather Sealed	No	Yes	↑
Viewfinder	EVF 0.62× 2.36M-dot	EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.77× magnification
Screen	3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot	3.2" tilting touchscreen
Mount	Fujifilm X-Mount	Fujifilm G-mount (medium format)
Memory Cards	Single SD UHS-I	Dual SD UHS-II slots

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