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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Nikon Z30

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
61
Overall
59
Fujifilm X-A1 front
 
Nikon Z30 front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Nikon Z30 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-A2
Nikon Z30
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 405g - 128 x 74 x 60mm
  • Released June 2022
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Nikon Z30 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Fujifilm X-A1 versus Nikon Z30, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) and Z30 (21MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A1 was brought out 9 years prior to the Z30 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-A1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm X-A1 scores versus the Z30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A1 over the Nikon Z30

 Fujifilm X-A1 Z30 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z30 over the Fujifilm X-A1

 Z30 Fujifilm X-A1 
ReleasedJune 2022November 2013Newer by 104 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k920kCrisper screen (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A1 and Nikon Z30

 Fujifilm X-A1 Z30 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen size3"3.00"Same screen measurement

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Nikon Z30 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A1 features physical dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z30 has dimensions of 128mm x 74mm x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-A1 versus Nikon Z30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-A1 vs the Z30.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Nikon Z30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A1 and Z30 is 87 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Nikon Z30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Nikon Z30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The image underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A1 and Z30.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon Z30 to offer you more detail having its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-A1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Nikon Z30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Nikon Z30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Nikon Z30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Portrait photography advice
Nikon Z30 Portrait photography advice
74
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW files
82
manual focus
decent megapixels (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Street photography features
Nikon Z30 Street photography features
76
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
75
fully articulated screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
includes focus by touch
environment proof
above average ISO range (51,200)
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (405g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon Z30 as a Sports photography camera
54
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking focus
low fps (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
76
decent megapixels (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking focus
environment proof
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Travel photography details
Nikon Z30 Travel photography details
66
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
78
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
includes focus by touch
decent megapixels (21 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors in class (405 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-A1
Landscape photography with Nikon Z30
69
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
80
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is decent (3.00 inches)
decent megapixels (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-A1
Vlogging with Nikon Z30
31
features face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing mic port
74
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
has face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone socket
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (405 grams)
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Nikon Z30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A1 and Nikon Z30
 Fujifilm X-A1Nikon Z30
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-A1 Nikon Z30
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-11-30 2022-06-29
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 21 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 5568 x 3712
Maximum native ISO 6400 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 204800
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 49 209
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Nikon Z
Total lenses 54 35
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.00 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (ISO200m) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min. 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 330 grams (0.73 lb) 405 grams (0.89 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 128 x 74 x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 350 photos 330 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 EN-EL25
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card -
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $329 $650