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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Fujifilm X-T30

Portability
55
Imaging
87
Features
82
Overall
85
Fujifilm GFX 50S II front
 
Fujifilm X-T30 front
Portability
82
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
75

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Fujifilm X-T30 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50S II
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 900g - 150 x 104 x 87mm
  • Revealed September 2021
Fujifilm X-T30
(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
  • Revealed February 2019
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-T20
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-T30 II
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Fujifilm X-T30 Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Fujifilm X-T30, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are offered by FujiFilm. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (51MP) and Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (Medium format) and Fujifilm X-T30 (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S II was released 2 years after the Fujifilm X-T30 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S II scores vs the Fujifilm X-T30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S II over the Fujifilm X-T30

 Fujifilm GFX 50S II Fujifilm X-T30 
RevealedSeptember 2021February 2019More modern by 32 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2360k1040kClearer display (+1320k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Fujifilm GFX 50S II

 Fujifilm X-T30 Fujifilm GFX 50S II 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Fujifilm X-T30

 Fujifilm GFX 50S II Fujifilm X-T30 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Fujifilm X-T30 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II comes with external dimensions of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-T30 has dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Fujifilm X-T30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs the Fujifilm X-T30.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Fujifilm X-T30 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Fujifilm X-T30 is 55 and 82 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Fujifilm X-T30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Fujifilm X-T30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The image below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Fujifilm X-T30.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 25MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm GFX 50S II provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Fujifilm X-T30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Fujifilm X-T30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Fujifilm X-T30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm X-T30 Portrait photography advice
92
focusing manually
great megapixels (51MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
81
you can focus manually
high MP (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Street photography highlights
Fujifilm X-T30 Street photography highlights
72
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW formats
provides touch to focus
environment proof
heavier than competition (900 grams)
78
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
includes touch focus
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm X-T30 Sports photography highlights
81
silent mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (51MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
has no phase detect AF
78
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
high max fps (20.0 frames per second)
high MP (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Travel photography advice
Fujifilm X-T30 Travel photography advice
66
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
provides touch to focus
great megapixels (51 megapixels)
heavier than competition (900g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
79
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
includes touch focus
high MP (26 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm X-T30 Landscape photography highlights
90
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (51 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
has dual storage slots
80
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
high MP (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Vlogging advice
Fujifilm X-T30 Vlogging advice
33
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic jack
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition (900 grams)
36
has touchscreen
features face detection focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone support
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Fujifilm X-T30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Fujifilm X-T30
 Fujifilm GFX 50S IIFujifilm X-T30
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm GFX 50S II Fujifilm X-T30
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2021-09-02 2019-02-14
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - X-Processor 4
Sensor type 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 51 megapixels 26 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 8256 x 6192 6240 x 4160
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max boosted ISO 102400 51200
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO 50 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 425 425
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm G Fujifilm X
Amount of lenses 14 54
Crop factor 0.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 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
Lowest shutter speed 3600s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s 1/32000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 20.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/125s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 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 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 900 gr (1.98 pounds) 383 gr (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 All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 photos 380 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 NP-W126S
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Card slots Dual Single
Pricing at launch $3,999 $899