Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Fujifilm GFX 50S

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-T30 II and Fujifilm GFX 50S. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Fujifilm X-T30 II

Fujifilm GFX 50S

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Fujifilm.

Fujifilm X-T30 II were released 2021 and Fujifilm GFX 50S was released 2016. That is a 5 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera	Released
Fujifilm X-T30 II	2021
Fujifilm GFX 50S	2016

Type of camera

Both these cameras are Mirrorless cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-T30 II has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Fujifilm GFX 50S has a "Fujifilm Medium Format"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

Camera	Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Fujifilm X-T30 II	75 mm Fujifilm sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Fujifilm GFX 50S	39.5 mm Fujifilm Medium Format sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 0.79

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:

Resolution

Fujifilm X-T30 II has a 26 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Fujifilm GFX 50S has 51 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera	Megapixels
Fujifilm X-T30 II	26 MP 25958400 pixels 6240 x 4160
Fujifilm GFX 50S	51 MP 51121152 pixels 8256 x 6192

Fujifilm GFX 50S has a 97 % larger resolution than Fujifilm X-T30 II. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Fujifilm GFX 50S has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm X-T30 II. Fujifilm GFX 50S has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 12800 while Fujifilm X-T30 II has 160 to 12800.

Camera	ISO Range
Fujifilm X-T30 II	160-12800
Fujifilm GFX 50S	100-12800

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Fujifilm X-T30 II
Lens compatibility chart for Fujifilm GFX 50S

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm X-T30 II can shoot up to 8 pictures per seconds and Fujifilm GFX 50S can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds.

Camera	FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-T30 II	8
Fujifilm GFX 50S	3

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

In this case, both Fujifilm X-T30 II and Fujifilm GFX 50S can shoot movies.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Fujifilm GFX 50S weighs 920 gr (equal to 2.03 lb) which is 140% heavier than Fujifilm X-T30 II and its 383 gr (or 0.84 lb).

Camera	Weight
Fujifilm X-T30 II	383 gr 0.84 lb
Fujifilm GFX 50S	920 gr 2.03 lb