Upgrade Guide

Fujifilm X100S→Fujifilm X-T30 III

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

You own

Fujifilm

X100S

£250

2013

→

Upgrade to

Fujifilm

X-T30 III

£849 (+£599)

2025

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the X100S. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the X-T30 III

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Full spec comparison

Spec	X100S	X-T30 III
Price	£250	£849
Released	2013	2025	↑
Sensor	16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II	40.2MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HR
Resolution	16MP	40MP	↑
Video	1080p/60p	6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p
Autofocus	Hybrid AF with sensor-embedded phase-detect + contrast-detect	Phase-detect, subject detection (human, animal, vehicle, aircraft)
Stabilisation	—	None (no IBIS)
Burst Rate	6fps	8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic	↑
Battery Life	~330 shots (CIPA)	~380 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	445g (with battery and card)	360g body only	↑
Weather Sealed	No	No
Viewfinder	Hybrid optical/electronic viewfinder	EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification
Screen	2.8" fixed LCD, 460k dots	3.0" touchscreen, tilting
Mount	Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equivalent)	Fujifilm X-mount
Memory Cards	Single SD UHS-I slot	Single SD UHS-I slot

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