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Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon D3500

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Nikon D3500 front
Portability
72
Imaging
69
Features
70
Overall
69

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon D3500 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
  • Released February 2009
Nikon D3500
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 365g - 124 x 97 x 70mm
  • Introduced August 2018
  • Succeeded the Nikon D3400
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon D3500 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon D3500, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and D3500 (24MP) and the Fujifilm Z30 (1/2.3") and D3500 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm Z30 was manufactured 10 years before the D3500 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm Z30 being a Compact camera and the Nikon D3500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm Z30 matches up versus the D3500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Nikon D3500

 Fujifilm Z30 D3500 

Reasons to pick Nikon D3500 over the Fujifilm Z30

 D3500 Fujifilm Z30 
IntroducedAugust 2018February 2009More recent by 116 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Nikon D3500

 Fujifilm Z30 D3500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon D3500 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z30 enjoys physical dimensions of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Nikon D3500 has measurements of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 365 grams (0.80 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon D3500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 versus the D3500.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon D3500 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z30 and D3500 is 96 and 72 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon D3500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon D3500 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The visual here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z30 and D3500.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm Z30 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Nikon D3500 will produce more detail due to its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z30 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon D3500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon D3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon D3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon D3500 Portrait photography highlights
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
81
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Street photography info
Nikon D3500 Street photography info
55
lighter than competition (110 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
69
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (365g)
very good high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z30
Sports photography with Nikon D3500
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
70
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery (1,550 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Z30
Travel photography with Nikon D3500
56
lighter than competition (110 grams)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
71
better than average battery (1,550 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (365g)
supports bluetooth
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography info
Nikon D3500 Landscape photography info
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
75
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no low pass filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (1,550 shots)
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Vlogging details
Nikon D3500 Vlogging details
25
lighter than competition (110g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
31
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (365 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
does not have mic port
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon D3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Nikon D3500
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Nikon D3500
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Nikon D3500
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2009-02-17 2018-08-29
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed 4
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Nikon F
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 -
Macro focus range 8cm -
Total lenses - 309
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.56x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 7.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, Auto slow sync, Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill-flash, Off, Rear-curtain sync, Rear-curtain with slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110g (0.24 lbs) 365g (0.80 lbs)
Physical dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 124 x 97 x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 1550 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45 EN-EL14a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $150 $397