Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm X100S→Fujifilm X-T30
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Strong upgrade
The X-T30 improves across 4 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most X100S owners will notice the difference.
What's new in the X-T30
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Resolution26MP vs 16MP (+10MP)
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Burst rate8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic vs 6fps
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Battery life380 shots (CIPA) vs ~330 shots (CIPA)
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Generation6 years newer (2019 vs 2013)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X100S | X-T30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street | — | ||
| Travel | +0.5 | ||
| Casual | +0.5 | ||
| Portrait | +0.5 | ||
| Landscape | +0.5 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | +2.5 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | X100S | X-T30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £250 | £399 | |
| Released | 2013 | 2019 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II | APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI | |
| Resolution | 16MP | 26MP | ↑ |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 4K 30fps | |
| Autofocus | Hybrid AF with sensor-embedded phase-detect + contrast-detect | 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF | |
| Stabilisation | — | None | |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~330 shots (CIPA) | 380 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 445g (with battery and card) | 383g (body only) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid optical/electronic viewfinder | EVF 0.62× 2.36M-dot | |
| Screen | 2.8" fixed LCD, 460k dots | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | |
| Mount | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equivalent) | Fujifilm X-Mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I |
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