Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm X100T→Fujifilm X-T30 II
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Strong upgrade
The X-T30 II improves across 5 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most X100T owners will notice the difference.
What's new in the X-T30 II
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Resolution26MP vs 16MP (+10MP)
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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
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Burst rate8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic vs 6fps
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Battery life~390 shots (CIPA, normal mode) vs ~330 shots (CIPA)
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Generation7 years newer (2021 vs 2014)
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 | X100T | X-T30 II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +2.1 | ||
| Street | -0.5 | ||
| Travel | +0.5 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +0.8 | ||
| Documentary | +1.1 | ||
| Landscape | +1.5 | ||
| Casual | +1.5 | ||
| Food | +2.5 | ||
| Macro | +3.6 | ||
| Architecture | +2.2 | ||
| Astrophotography | +0.7 | ||
| Fun & simple | — | ||
| Filmmaking | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Wildlife | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | X100T | X-T30 II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £411 used | £430 used | |
| Released | 2014 | 2021 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | |
| Resolution | 16MP | 26MP | ↑ |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-mo | |
| Autofocus | Intelligent Hybrid AF (phase-detect + contrast-detect), face detection | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | No stabilisation | |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~330 shots (CIPA) | ~390 shots (CIPA, normal mode) | ↑ |
| Weight | 440g (with battery and card) | 383g (body only) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 3rd generation with electronic rangefinder mode | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.04M dots (no tilt, no touch) | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | |
| Mount | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equiv) | Fujifilm X-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
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