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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Fujifilm X-T30 II

Portability
55
Imaging
88
Features
82
Overall
85
Fujifilm GFX 50S II front
 
Fujifilm X-T30 II front
Portability
82
Imaging
73
Features
88
Overall
79

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

Fujifilm GFX 50S II
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost 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 II
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Announced September 2021
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-T30
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Fujifilm X-T30 II Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Fujifilm X-T30 II, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are designed by FujiFilm. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (51MP) and Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (Medium format) and Fujifilm X-T30 II (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S II was unveiled at a similar time to the Fujifilm X-T30 II and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S II matches up versus the Fujifilm X-T30 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 Fujifilm GFX 50S II Fujifilm X-T30 II 
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k1040kClearer screen (+1320k dot)

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

 Fujifilm X-T30 II Fujifilm GFX 50S II 

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

 Fujifilm GFX 50S II Fujifilm X-T30 II 
AnnouncedSeptember 2021September 2021Similar generation
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

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

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II has got physical dimensions of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") along with a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-T30 II has specifications of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

See the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Fujifilm X-T30 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II compared to the Fujifilm X-T30 II.

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

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Fujifilm X-T30 II is 55 and 82 respectively.

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

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

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Fujifilm X-T30 II.

Clearly, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II will give you greater detail having an extra 25MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Portrait photography info
Fujifilm X-T30 II Portrait photography info
92
you can focus manually
MP count high (51 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
features face detect focus
supports RAW files
83
focusing manually
excellent MP (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Street photography highlights
Fujifilm X-T30 II Street photography highlights
72
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
supports RAW files
provides touch to focus
environment sealing
more heavy than average in class (900 grams)
79
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Sports photography details
Fujifilm X-T30 II Sports photography details
81
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (51 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
lacks phase detect auto focus
80
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
high frames per second (30.0 fps)
excellent MP (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery power (380 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Travel photography info
Fujifilm X-T30 II Travel photography info
66
environment sealing
has bluetooth
provides touch to focus
MP count high (51 megapixels)
more heavy than average in class (900 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
80
great battery power (380 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
excellent MP (26MP)
flash built-in
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm X-T30 II Landscape photography highlights
90
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (51MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
has double storage slots
81
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3")
excellent MP (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
exports RAW formats
great battery power (380 CIPA)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Vlogging features
Fujifilm X-T30 II Vlogging features
34
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than average in class (900 grams)
37
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detection focusing
great video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone support
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Fujifilm X-T30 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Fujifilm X-T30 II
 Fujifilm GFX 50S IIFujifilm X-T30 II
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm GFX 50S II Fujifilm X-T30 II
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2021-09-02 2021-09-02
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Medium format APS-C
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 51MP 26MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 8256 x 6192 6240 x 4160
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 51200
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 50 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 425 425
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm G Fujifilm X
Number of lenses 14 62
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 2,360k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.62x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 3600s 900s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000s 1/32000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 30.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/125s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video 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 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 900 grams (1.98 lb) 383 grams (0.84 lb)
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 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 440 photographs 380 photographs
Battery style 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
Launch price $3,999 $900