Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Fujifilm X-T30
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Fujifilm X-T30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 51MP - Medium format Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 102400)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm G Mount
- 740g - 148 x 94 x 91mm
- Revealed January 2017
(Full Review)
- 26MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
- Introduced February 2019
- Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T20
- Updated by Fujifilm X-T30 II

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Fujifilm X-T30 Overview
Following is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm GFX 50S versus Fujifilm X-T30, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both sold by FujiFilm. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S (51MP) and Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S (Medium format) and Fujifilm X-T30 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

The Fujifilm GFX 50S was manufactured 3 years before the Fujifilm X-T30 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S matches up vs the Fujifilm X-T30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Fujifilm X-T30 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm GFX 50S and Fujifilm X-T30. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm GFX 50S Gallery and Fujifilm X-T30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S over the Fujifilm X-T30
Fujifilm GFX 50S | Fujifilm X-T30 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 2360k | ![]() | 1040k | Sharper screen (+1320k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Fujifilm GFX 50S
Fujifilm X-T30 | Fujifilm GFX 50S | |||
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Introduced | February 2019 | ![]() | January 2017 | More modern by 25 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Fujifilm X-T30
Fujifilm GFX 50S | Fujifilm X-T30 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Fujifilm X-T30 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm GFX 50S features outside dimensions of 148mm x 94mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") and a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-T30 has sizing of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm GFX 50S versus Fujifilm X-T30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S compared to the Fujifilm X-T30.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Fujifilm X-T30 is 59 and 82 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Fujifilm X-T30 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Fujifilm X-T30.
As you can see, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm GFX 50S featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 50S will offer you greater detail due to its extra 25MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm GFX 50S is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Fujifilm X-T30 Specifications
Fujifilm GFX 50S | Fujifilm X-T30 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | FujiFilm |
Model | Fujifilm GFX 50S | Fujifilm X-T30 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2017-01-18 | 2019-02-14 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | X Processor Pro | 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 and 3:2 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 8256 x 6192 | 6240 x 4160 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | 102400 | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 50 | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 117 | 425 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Fujifilm G | Fujifilm X |
Number of lenses | 12 | 54 |
Crop factor | 0.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Tilting |
Display size | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dots | 2,360 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 1.07x | 0.62x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 360 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | 1/32000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 20.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off | Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/125 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p) | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 4096x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (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 | 740 gr (1.63 pounds) | 383 gr (0.84 pounds) |
Dimensions | 148 x 94 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") | 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 400 photos | 380 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-T125 | NP-W126S |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) |
Card slots | 2 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $5,499 | $899 |