Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Fujifilm X100VI

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Fujifilm X-T30 II and the Fujifilm X100VI, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Fujifilm X-T30 II was introduced in September 2021 and Fujifilm X100VI was introduced in February 2024. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Fujifilm X-T30 II Highlights

      • 26.1 MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS Sensor
      • No Optical Low-pass Filter
      • 160 - 12,800 Native ISO
      • 425 Focus Points
      • 3.0" 1,620k dot Tilting Screen
      • 0.39" 2,360k dot Electronic (OLED) Viewfinder
      • 8.0 fps Mechanical and 30.0 fps Electronic Continuous Shooting
      • 4096 x 2160 Video Shooting
      • 30 min Video Recording Limit
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-In Wi-Fi

      Fujifilm X100VI Highlights

      • 40.2 MP APS-C Sensor
      • No Optical Low-pass Filter
      • 125 - 12,800 Native ISO
      • 425 Focus Points
      • 5-Axis Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 1,620k dot Tilting Screen
      • 3,690k dot Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Viewfinder
      • 11.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-In Wi-Fi
      • Wheather Sealed Body

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Fujifilm X-T30 II and Fujifilm X100VI.

      PROS

      Fujifilm X-T30 II

      Fujifilm X100VI

      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   425 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Touch Screen
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/32000 sec
      •   High Max Continuous Shooting - 30.0 fps
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   High Video Resolution - 4096 x 2160
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   High USB Speed
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Light - 383 g (0.84 lb / 13.51 oz)
      •   USB Charging
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   High Resolution Sensor - 40.2 Megapixel
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   425 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Animal Eye Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 3,690k dot
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/180000 sec
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/4000 sec
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   USB Charging

      CONS

      Fujifilm X-T30 II

      Fujifilm X100VI

      •   160 Lowest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 380 shots
      •   No Video Capture
      •   125 Lowest Native ISO
      •   No IP Streaming
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Short Battery Life - 450 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Fujifilm X-T30 II

      Fujifilm X100VI

      •   Sensor Resolution - 26.1 Megapixel
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   Weight - 521 g (1.15 lb / 18.38 oz)

      Advantage of Fujifilm X-T30 II

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm X-T30 II over Fujifilm X100VI.

      Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Fujifilm X100VI
      Video Capture vs
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 900 sec vs 30 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 30.0 fps vs 11.0 fps
      Higher USB Speed USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec) vs USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      Headphone Output vs
      Lighter 383 g (0.84 lb / 13.51 oz) vs 521 g (1.15 lb / 18.38 oz)

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      Advantage of Fujifilm X100VI

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm X100VI over Fujifilm X-T30 II.

      Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Fujifilm X100VI
      Higher Sensor Resolution 26.1 Megapixel vs 40.2 Megapixel
      Lower Native ISO 160 vs 125
      Higher Native ISO 12,800 vs 12,800
      Lower Boosted ISO 80 vs 64
      Higher Boosted ISO 51,200 vs 51,200
      Max Image Resolution 6240 x 4160 vs 7728 x 5152
      Animal Eye Detection vs
      Image Stabilization vs 5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Higher Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) 0.62x vs 0.66x
      Higher Resolution Viewfinder 2,360k dot vs 3,690k dot
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) 1/32000 sec vs 1/180000 sec
      Interval Recording vs
      Environmental Sealing vs
      Longer Battery Life 380 shots vs 450 shots

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      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Fujifilm X-T30 II Fujifilm X100VI
        Many Focus Points425425
        Touch-to-Focus
        Face Detection
        Live View Autofocus
        Touch Screen
        High Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/32000 sec1/180000 sec
        Built-in Flash
        Webcam Functionality
        Built-In Wi-Fi
        Built-In Bluetooth
        USB Charging
      WEAKNESSES Fujifilm X-T30 II Fujifilm X100VI
        High Native ISO160125
        No Built-in GPS
        Short Battery Life380 shots450 shots

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Fujifilm X-T30 II and Fujifilm X100VI have 3.0" Tilting screens with 1,620k dot resolution. Tilting screen makes cameras very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting. Both models feature touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

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      Fujifilm X-T30 II and Fujifilm X100VI with Tilting screen


      Viewfinder

      Fujifilm X-T30 II has a built-in 0.39" Electronic (OLED) viewfinder with 2,360k dot resolution and Fujifilm X100VI has a built-in Electronic and Optical (tunnel) viewfinder with 3,690k dot resolution. They both have 100% coverage.

      Sensor

      Fujifilm X-T30 II features a 26.1 megapixel APS-C X-Trans CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.5 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 366.6 mm2. Its native ISO range is 160 - 12,800 and expands to 80 - 51,200 in boosted mode. Fujifilm X100VI features a 40.2 megapixel APS-C [] sensor with dimensions of 23.5 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 243.4 mm2. Its native ISO range is 125 - 12,800 and expands to 64 - 51,200 in boosted mode.

      Fujifilm X-T30 II has X-Trans CMOS sensor

      Photography Features

      Fujifilm X-T30 II is equipped with X-Processor 4 processor and can take pictures up to 6240 x 4160 resolution. Fujifilm X100VI is equipped with X-Processor 5 processor and can take pictures up to 7728 x 5152 resolution.


      No Low-Pass Filter

      There is no optical low-pass filter (OLPF), also known as an anti-aliasing filter, in front of the sensor on either of the cameras. This results in a slightly sharper image but may also introduce moiré patterns and aliasing artifacts when photographing subjects with fine, repetitive patterns or details.

      Image Stabilization on Fujifilm X100VI

      Fujifilm X100VI has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in Wi-Fi

      Cameras have built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n 2.4 GHz on Fujifilm X-T30 II) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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      Bluetooth

      Fujifilm X-T30 II and Fujifilm X100VI have built-in Bluetooth (version 4.2 LE on Fujifilm X-T30 II) which lets you to connect the camera to a smartphone or a dedicated remote control device. This allows you to remotely trigger the camera, adjust settings and controls remotely through a paired mobile app. While Wi-Fi is generally faster for transferring larger files, Bluetooth can be used for small, selective transfers, it can provide real-time information about your camera's battery status, memory card capacity, and other key settings directly on your paired smartphone or smartwatch.
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      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB Type-C inputs for data transfer and battery charging. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Fujifilm X-T30 II and Fujifilm X100VI come with NP-W126S battery pack with battery life of 380 shots on Fujifilm X-T30 II and with battery life of 450 shots on Fujifilm X100VI.


      External Storage Slots

      Fujifilm X-T30 II has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) card slot. Fujifilm X100VI has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Fujifilm X-T30 II has Electronic shutter and Mechanical Focal Plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/32000 sec with electronic shutter and up to 1/4000 sec with mechanical shutter on Fujifilm X-T30 II, and up to 1/180000 sec with electronic shutter and up to 1/4000 sec with mechanical shutter on Fujifilm X100VI. Fujifilm X-T30 II can shoot continuously up to 30.0 fps with electronic shutter and up to 8.0 fps with mechanical shutter. Fujifilm X100VI can shoot continuously up to 11.0 fps.


      Focusing

      Fujifilm X-T30 II has Intelligent Hybrid AF (TTL contrast AF / TTL phase detection AF) system with 425 focusing points and Fujifilm X100VI has 425 focusing points..


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 5.00 m at ISO 100 on Fujifilm X-T30 II. They also accept external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe to Fujifilm X-T30 II and via Shoe Mount to Fujifilm X100VI. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/4000 sec on Fujifilm X100VI.

      Physical Parameters

      Fujifilm X-T30 II body has dimensions of 118 x 83 x 47 mm (4.65 x 3.27 x 1.85") and Fujifilm X100VI body has dimensions of 128 x 75 x 55 mm (5.04 x 2.95 x 2.17"). Fujifilm X-T30 II weighs 383 g (0.84 lb / 13.51 oz) and Fujifilm X100VI weighs 521 g (1.15 lb / 18.38 oz).

      Fujifilm X-T30 II

      Fujifilm X100VI

      118 mm

      83 mm

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      128 mm

      75 mm

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      83 mm

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      75 mm

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      47 mm

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      55 mm

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      Size comparisons of Fujifilm X-T30 II and Fujifilm X100VI

      Fujifilm X-T30 II and Fujifilm X100VI for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Fujifilm X-T30 II

      Fujifilm X100VI

      GOOD
      72
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Fujifilm X-T30 II

      Fujifilm X100VI

      GOOD
      77
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   425 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
      •   High Max Continuous Shooting - 30.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 380 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      82
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   425 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 3,690k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 450 shots

      Wildlife Photography

      Fujifilm X-T30 II

      Fujifilm X100VI

      GOOD
      71
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   425 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
      •   High Max Continuous Shooting - 30.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 380 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      82
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   425 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Animal Eye Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 3,690k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 450 shots

      Portrait Photography

      Fujifilm X-T30 II

      Fujifilm X100VI

      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   425 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   Orientation Sensor
      EXCELLENT
      92
      •   425 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/4000 sec

      Street Photography

      Fujifilm X-T30 II

      Fujifilm X100VI

      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   425 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 383 g (0.84 lb / 13.51 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      90
      •   425 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 521 g (1.15 lb / 18.38 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Fujifilm X-T30 II

      Fujifilm X100VI

      GOOD
      83
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   High Video Resolution - 4096 x 2160
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 383 g (0.84 lb / 13.51 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 380 shots
      EXCELLENT
      89
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 521 g (1.15 lb / 18.38 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 450 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Fujifilm X-T30 II and Fujifilm X100VI and give them scores of 76 and 77 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Fujifilm X-T30 II

      Fujifilm X100VI

      OVERALL
      76
      OVERALL
      77

      Sensor

      Fujifilm X-T30 II

      Fujifilm X100VI

      GOOD
      72
      •   Sensor Resolution - 26.1 Megapixel
      •   160 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      GOOD
      73
      •   High Resolution Sensor - 40.2 Megapixel
      •   125 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Fujifilm X-T30 II

      Fujifilm X100VI

      GOOD
      71
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/32000 sec
      •   High Max Continuous Shooting - 30.0 fps
      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/180000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/4000 sec

      Video

      Fujifilm X-T30 II

      Fujifilm X100VI

      POOR
      49
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   High Video Resolution - 4096 x 2160
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      BAD
      0
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Webcam Functionality

      Focusing

      Fujifilm X-T30 II

      Fujifilm X100VI

      EXCELLENT
      89
      •   425 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      EXCELLENT
      93
      •   425 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Animal Eye Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Fujifilm X-T30 II

      Fujifilm X100VI

      GOOD
      84
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 3,690k dot

      Connectivity

      Fujifilm X-T30 II

      Fujifilm X100VI

      EXCELLENT
      95
      •   High USB Speed
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth
      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   No IP Streaming
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Fujifilm X-T30 II

      Fujifilm X100VI

      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 383 g (0.84 lb / 13.51 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 380 shots
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 521 g (1.15 lb / 18.38 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 450 shots


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