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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Fujifilm X-T30

Portability
55
Imaging
95
Features
85
Overall
91
Fujifilm GFX 100S front
 
Fujifilm X-T30 front
Portability
82
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Fujifilm X-T30 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 100S
(Full Review)
  • 102MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 900g - 150 x 104 x 87mm
  • Released January 2021
Fujifilm X-T30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Revealed February 2019
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-T20
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-T30 II
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Fujifilm X-T30 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Fujifilm X-T30, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are offered by FujiFilm. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100S (102MP) and Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100S (Medium format) and Fujifilm X-T30 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm GFX 100S was brought out 24 months after the Fujifilm X-T30 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm GFX 100S grades versus the Fujifilm X-T30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100S over the Fujifilm X-T30

 Fujifilm GFX 100S Fujifilm X-T30 
RevealedJanuary 2021February 2019More modern by 24 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2360k1040kCrisper display (+1320k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Fujifilm GFX 100S

 Fujifilm X-T30 Fujifilm GFX 100S 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Fujifilm X-T30

 Fujifilm GFX 100S Fujifilm X-T30 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Fujifilm X-T30 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm GFX 100S provides physical measurements of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") along with a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-T30 has sizing of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Fujifilm X-T30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100S vs the Fujifilm X-T30.

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Fujifilm X-T30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Fujifilm X-T30 is 55 and 82 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Fujifilm X-T30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Fujifilm X-T30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Fujifilm X-T30.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm GFX 100S featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm GFX 100S will give you extra detail having its extra 76MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm GFX 100S is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Fujifilm X-T30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Fujifilm X-T30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Fujifilm X-T30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Portrait photography details
Fujifilm X-T30 Portrait photography details
97
you can focus manually
high MP (102 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
82
focusing manually
MP count excellent (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm X-T30 as a Street photography camera
74
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW files
provides focus via touch
environment proof
heavier than average (900 grams)
78
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
has focus via touch
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X-T30 as a Sports photography camera
91
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (102 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
low fps (5.0 fps)
78
silent mode (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (20.0 fps)
MP count excellent (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery pack (380 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm X-T30 as a Travel photography camera
67
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
provides focus via touch
high MP (102 megapixels)
heavier than average (900g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
80
great battery pack (380 shots)
supports bluetooth
has focus via touch
MP count excellent (26MP)
built-in flash
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Landscape photography info
Fujifilm X-T30 Landscape photography info
93
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (102 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW files
environment proof
has dual storage slots
80
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
MP count excellent (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Vlogging information
Fujifilm X-T30 Vlogging information
34
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
heavier than average (900g)
36
touchscreen
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic socket
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Fujifilm X-T30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 100S and Fujifilm X-T30
 Fujifilm GFX 100SFujifilm X-T30
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm GFX 100S Fujifilm X-T30
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2021-01-27 2019-02-14
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - X-Processor 4
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Medium format APS-C
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 102 megapixels 26 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 11648 x 8736 6240 x 4160
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 425 425
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm G Fujifilm X
Number of lenses 13 54
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 2,360 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.62x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/125 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 900g (1.98 pounds) 383g (0.84 pounds)
Physical dimensions 150 x 104 x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 460 pictures 380 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 NP-W126S
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Card slots Two One
Price at release $5,999 $899