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X-T30 II

Fujifilm

X-T30 II

Compact X-T body with 26MP X-Trans CMOS 4, fast hybrid AF, 4K video, and classic dials.

$899

Launch price

Released Sep 2021

vs
X100VI

Fujifilm

X100VI

Fixed-lens premium compact with 40MP X-Trans and classic street photography design.

$1,599

Launch price

Released Feb 2024

X100VI is 2.5 years newer.

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Wins

4categories

X-T30 II

Wins

7categories

X100VI

WildlifeSports & Action

5 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

X-T30 II wins 0 categories·X100VI wins 5 categories
  • BX100VI has higher IBIS effectiveness (6 stops vs 0 stops)
  • BX100VI has higher RAW buffer depth (52 frames vs 17 frames)
  • BX100VI has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 29.97 fps)
  • BX100VI has higher EVF resolution (3,690,000 vs 2,360,000)
  • BX100VI has higher Resolution (40.2 MP vs 26.1 MP)

Key specs at a glance

X-T30 IIX100VI
Resolution26.1 MP40.2 MP
SensorAPS-CAPS-C
ISO max12,80012,800
Burst30 fps20 fps
4K29.97 fps60 fps
IBISNo6-stop
Weight378 g521 g
Battery390 shots310 shots

Size and weight, to scale

X-T30 II front view

X-T30 II

118 × 83 × 47 mm

378 g (0.83 lb / 13.33 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

X100VI front view

X100VI

128 × 75 × 55 mm

521 g (1.15 lb / 18.38 oz)

X-T30 II is 10mm narrower and 9mm thinner than X100VI but it is also 8mm taller.

X-T30 II is 143 g lighter than X100VI.

Depth (front-to-back): 47mm X-T30 II · 55mm X100VI

Back view, to scale

Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.

X-T30 II back view

X-T30 II

118 × 83 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

X100VI back view

X100VI

128 × 75 mm

Top view, to scale

Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.

X-T30 II top view

X-T30 II

118 × 47 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

X100VI top view

X100VI

128 × 55 mm

Sensor size, to scale

X-T30 II

23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C

367 mm² area

X100VI

23.5 × 15.7 mm · APS-C

369 mm² area

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseX-T30 IIX100VI
Portrait
5.5Fair
7.5Good✓ wins
Sports & Action
4.5Fair
8.0Excellent✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
3.5Limited
4.0Fair✓ wins
Landscape
1.5Limited
5.5Fair✓ wins
Travel
5.5Fair
6.5Good✓ wins
Wildlife
3.5Limited
10.0Excellent✓ wins
Vlogging
4.5Fair
7.0Good✓ wins

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

X-T30 II

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Human

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 118.4, 82.8, 46.8

  • Card types

    Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC

  • Codecs

    Adds MOV, MP4, MPEG-4

  • Headphone jack (3.5mm)

    Only X-T30 II supports it

  • Burst (electronic)

    30 fps vs 20 fps — higher is better

  • Weight

    378 g vs 521 g — lower is better

  • Burst (mechanical)

    8 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better

Reasons to choose

X100VI

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Animal, Bird, Automobile…

  • IBIS effectiveness

    6 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 128, 74.8, 55.3

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-I

  • RAW buffer depth

    52 frames vs 17 frames — higher is better

  • 4K max frame rate

    60 fps vs 29.97 fps — higher is better

  • Animal / bird AF

    Only X100VI supports it

  • Pre-Capture / Pre-Release

    Only X100VI supports it

Both cameras share

  • ISO max (native)Both 12,800
  • AF points / zonesBoth 425
  • AF frame coverageBoth 100 %
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • Max video bit rateBoth 200 Mbps
  • Card slotsBoth 1

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

X-T30 II

Pros

  • Compact enthusiast body
  • 26MP X-Trans CMOS 4
  • 4K video
  • Good used value

Cons

  • No IBIS
  • Single UHS-I slot
  • Small grip

X100VI

Pros

  • Unique fixed 23mm lens
  • 40MP sensor
  • Film simulations
  • Compact street camera

Cons

  • Fixed lens only
  • No interchangeable lenses
  • Premium price

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Full specifications

= category winner

X-T30 II
X100VI
Resolution
26.1 MP
40.2 MP+54%
Sensor type
CMOS
APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR
Sensor size
23.5 x 15.6 mm (APS-C)
23.5 x 15.7 mm
AA filter
No
No
X-T30 II
X100VI
Aperture
f/2.0
Focal length (35mm equiv.)
35 mm
X-T30 II
X100VI
Processor
X-Processor 4
X-Processor 5
X-T30 II
X100VI
ISO min (native)
160
125−35 less
ISO max (native)
12,800
12,800
ISO max (expanded)
51,200
51,200
X-T30 II
X100VI
Shutter type
Mechanical Focal Plane Shutter and Electronic Rolling Shutter
Lens Shutter + Electronic
Max mechanical speed
1/4000
1/4000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/32000
1/180000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for wildlife, X-T30 II or X100VI?

X100VI scores 10.0/10 versus 3.5/10 for X-T30 II — 20fps burst captures fleeting moments.

What's the resolution difference between the X-T30 II and X100VI?

X-T30 II is 26.1 MP and X100VI is 40.2 MP, so the X100VI captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the X-T30 II and X100VI have in-body image stabilization?

X-T30 II does not have IBIS, while X100VI has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the X-T30 II or the X100VI?

X-T30 II reaches 30 fps electronic. X100VI reaches 20 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the X-T30 II and X100VI?

X-T30 II weighs 378 g and X100VI weighs 521 g, so the X-T30 II is 143 g lighter.

Do the X-T30 II and X100VI record 4K video?

X-T30 II: 4K up to 29.97p. X100VI: 4K up to 60p.

Are the X-T30 II and X100VI weather sealed?

X-T30 II: No. X100VI: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 390 shots (CIPA) for the X-T30 II and 310 shots for the X100VI, giving the X-T30 II the edge.

How much does each cost?

X-T30 II launched at $899 and X100VI at $1,599. The X-T30 II is $700 less.

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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.

Product images courtesy of Fujifilm press materials.