DPRTV Fujifilm X-T30II vs X-S10 Comparison

DPRTV has always loved the Fujifilm X-T30. But then the Fujifilm X-S10 came along with some significant upgrades (such as IBIS). Can the new X-T30II close the gap again? Here is what DPRTV has to say about it:

  • X-T30II very similar to X-T30 but also some important upgrades
  • outside of camera is identical
  • display on the back is better on X-T30II has higher resolution
  • X-T30II has better RAM, hence has better buffer. In fact, here is how many shots you can take before it starts to slow down:
    X-T30 lossless compressed RAW at 8fps: 18 shots before slowing down
    X-T30II lossless compressed RAW at 8fps: 23 shots before slowing down
    X-T30II lossless compressed RAW at 5fps: 23 shots before slowing down
    X-T30II lossless compressed RAW at 8fps: 46 shots before slowing down
  • X-T30II has new AF tracking of X-T4 with good hitrate. So better AF than X-T30
  • X-T30 has all the latest film simulations available for X series
  • X-T30II has F-Log assist (X-T30 has only F-Log)
  • X-T30II has 1080p at 240fps (but pretty soft and not great quality)
  • X-T30II brings lots of fairly small upgrades
  • Fujifilm X-S10 bold departure from classic design strategy
  • X-S10 and X-T30II are similar in size. X-S10 has a bigger grip, which lots of people like
  • X-T30II has better rear screen over X-S10, however, the X-S10 screen does fully articulate
  • max 8 fps for both cameras. X-T30II has better buffer hence can shoot longer bursts than X-S10 (which performs like X-T30)
  • X-T30 still has that old 2.5mm jack, which means you’ll need an adapter to attach your microphone. For headphones, you have to use the USB adapter
  • X-S10 has a 3.5mm mic jack (hence no adapter needed). For headphones still use USB adapter
  • Overheating at 4K/24p 200mbps:
    X-S10 overheats at 44:10 minutes
    X-T30II overheats at 28:18 minutes
    Way longer video shooting with X-S10
  • X-S10 has IBIS, X-T30II has not
  • X-S10 is only $100 more expensive
  • X-T30II has better screen and buffer
  • it comes down to the styling and your preferences
  • Chris prefers the X-S10

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Notice of Release Date of “Fujinon GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 WR” and “Fujifilm X-T30II”

Dear customers

We would like to express our sincere gratitude for your continued patronage of FUJIFILM products. The release date of the “Fujinon Lens GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 WR“, which was announced as “scheduled to be released in November 2021”, has been decided, and we will inform you below.

product name release date
“FUJINON LENS GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 WR” Tuesday, November 30, 2021

The release date of the “FUJIFILM X-T30 II“, which was recently announced as “scheduled to be released in November 2021”, has been decided, and we will inform you below.

product name release date
“FUJIFILM X-T30 II” body (silver) Thursday, November 25, 2021
“FUJIFILM X-T30 II” XC15-45mm Lens Kit (Silver) Thursday, November 25, 2021

Fujifilm X-T30II to Ship in January 2022 Only According to Adorama

When we made our huge Fujifilm X/GFX 2021 in stock check, we saw that all US stores expected the Fujifilm X-T30II to start shipping on October 21.

However, Adorama has now changed the date and expects it for January 13, 2022.

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