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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Fujifilm X-T30 II

Portability
55
Imaging
94
Features
85
Overall
90
Fujifilm GFX 100S front
 
Fujifilm X-T30 II front
Portability
82
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Fujifilm X-T30 II Key Specs

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

Lets take a deeper look at the Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Fujifilm X-T30 II, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both designed by FujiFilm. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100S (102MP) and Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100S (Medium format) and Fujifilm X-T30 II (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm GFX 100S was manufactured 7 months prior to the Fujifilm X-T30 II which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm GFX 100S scores against the Fujifilm X-T30 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 Fujifilm GFX 100S Fujifilm X-T30 II 
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2360k1040kClearer display (+1320k dot)

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

 Fujifilm X-T30 II Fujifilm GFX 100S 
ReleasedSeptember 2021January 2021Newer by 7 months

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

 Fujifilm GFX 100S Fujifilm X-T30 II 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Fujifilm X-T30 II Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm GFX 100S enjoys outside measurements of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") having a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-T30 II has sizing of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Fujifilm X-T30 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100S and the Fujifilm X-T30 II.

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

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Fujifilm X-T30 II is 55 and 82 respectively.

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

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Fujifilm X-T30 II Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The image below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Fujifilm X-T30 II.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 100S featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm GFX 100S will give you more detail due to its extra 76MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm GFX 100S is going to be behind in sensor tech.

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

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

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Fujifilm X-T30 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Portrait photography camera
96
has manual focus
great megapixels (102 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW files
83
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is great (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Street photography factors
Fujifilm X-T30 II Street photography factors
74
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Medium format)
supports RAW files
supports focus via touch
weather sealing
heavier than average in class (900 grams)
79
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm X-T30 II Sports photography highlights
90
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (102MP)
big sensor size (Medium format)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
79
silent mode (1/32,000s)
high max fps (30.0 fps)
sensor resolution is great (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
good battery pack (380 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Travel photography camera
67
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
great megapixels (102 megapixels)
heavier than average in class (900 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
80
good battery pack (380 shots)
connects via bluetooth
provides focus by touch
sensor resolution is great (26MP)
has built in flash
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Landscape photography camera
93
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (102MP)
big sensor size (Medium format)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
has double storage slots
81
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
sensor resolution is great (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Vlogging camera
34
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic port
does not have selfie friendly display
heavier than average in class (900 grams)
36
touchscreen functionality
has face detect focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone port
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Fujifilm X-T30 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 100S and Fujifilm X-T30 II
 Fujifilm GFX 100SFujifilm X-T30 II
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm GFX 100S Fujifilm X-T30 II
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2021-01-27 2021-09-02
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Medium format APS-C
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface 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
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 50 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 425 425
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm G Fujifilm X
Total lenses 13 62
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 2,360k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.62x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 900 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 30.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/125 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
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 photos 380 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 NP-W126S
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots 2 1
Launch cost $5,999 $900