Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon D5200

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Fujifilm Z30 versus Nikon D5200, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and D5200 (24MP) and the Fujifilm Z30 (1/2.3") and D5200 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm Z30 was introduced 5 years earlier than the D5200 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm Z30 being a Compact camera and the Nikon D5200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm Z30 grades versus the D5200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix Z30 and Nikon D5200. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm Z30 Gallery and Nikon D5200 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z30 provides physical measurements of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Nikon D5200 has dimensions of 129mm x 98mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm Z30 versus Nikon D5200 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 and the D5200.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z30 and D5200 is 96 and 66 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The graphic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z30 and D5200.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm Z30 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Nikon D5200 will give you more detail using its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z30 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.