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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Fujifilm X-T30 II

Portability
59
Imaging
82
Features
77
Overall
80
Fujifilm GFX 50S front
 
Fujifilm X-T30 II front
Portability
82
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78

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

Fujifilm GFX 50S
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 740g - 148 x 94 x 91mm
  • Announced January 2017
Fujifilm X-T30 II
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Launched September 2021
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-T30
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Fujifilm X-T30 II Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Fujifilm GFX 50S versus Fujifilm X-T30 II, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both offered by FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S (51MP) and Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S (Medium format) and Fujifilm X-T30 II (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S was released 5 years prior to the Fujifilm X-T30 II which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S matches up against the Fujifilm X-T30 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 Fujifilm GFX 50S Fujifilm X-T30 II 
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k1040kClearer screen (+1320k dot)

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

 Fujifilm X-T30 II Fujifilm GFX 50S 
LaunchedSeptember 2021January 2017Newer by 56 months

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

 Fujifilm GFX 50S Fujifilm X-T30 II 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

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

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm GFX 50S has got exterior measurements of 148mm x 94mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-T30 II 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).

Examine the Fujifilm GFX 50S versus Fujifilm X-T30 II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S compared to the Fujifilm X-T30 II.

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

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Fujifilm X-T30 II is 59 and 82 respectively.

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

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

Quite often, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Fujifilm X-T30 II.

As you can see, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50S due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Fujifilm GFX 50S will produce more detail as a result of its extra 25MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm GFX 50S will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Portrait photography camera
89
focusing manually
high MP (51 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW files
83
manual focus
MP count excellent (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Street photography factors
Fujifilm X-T30 II Street photography factors
72
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is large (Medium format)
saves RAW files
has touch to focus
weather sealing
no image stabilization
79
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
features touch to focus
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Sports photography factors
Fujifilm X-T30 II Sports photography factors
68
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
high MP (51MP)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
terrible battery (400 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
79
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
high max frames per second (30.0 frames per second)
MP count excellent (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery power (380 shots)
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Travel photography information
Fujifilm X-T30 II Travel photography information
64
weather sealing
has touch to focus
high MP (51 megapixels)
terrible battery (400 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
80
good battery power (380 CIPA)
has bluetooth
features touch to focus
MP count excellent (26 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm X-T30 II Landscape photography advice
78
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
high MP (51MP)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
two card slots
no image stabilization
terrible battery (400 CIPA)
81
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
MP count excellent (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no low pass filter
exports RAW formats
good battery power (380 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Vlogging camera
33
built-in touchscreen
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
36
has touchscreen
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic port
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Fujifilm X-T30 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50S and Fujifilm X-T30 II
 Fujifilm GFX 50SFujifilm X-T30 II
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm GFX 50S Fujifilm X-T30 II
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2017-01-18 2021-09-02
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip X Processor Pro -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Medium format APS-C
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixels 26 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 8256 x 6192 6240 x 4160
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest boosted ISO 102400 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 50 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 117 425
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm G Fujifilm X
Amount of lenses 12 62
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 2,360k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 1.07x 0.62x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 360 secs 900 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 30.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/125 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p) 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 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (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 740 grams (1.63 pounds) 383 grams (0.84 pounds)
Physical 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 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 400 pictures 380 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-T125 NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots 2 1
Launch cost $5,499 $900