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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Nikon Z30

Portability
86
Imaging
60
Features
66
Overall
62
Fujifilm X-A10 front
 
Nikon Z30 front
Portability
79
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
75

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Nikon Z30 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 331g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Released December 2016
Nikon Z30
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 405g - 128 x 74 x 60mm
  • Revealed June 2022
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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Nikon Z30 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Fujifilm X-A10 vs Nikon Z30, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A10 (16MP) and Z30 (21MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A10 was brought out 6 years earlier than the Z30 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-A10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm X-A10 matches up vs the Z30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A10 over the Nikon Z30

 Fujifilm X-A10 Z30 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z30 over the Fujifilm X-A10

 Z30 Fujifilm X-A10 
RevealedJune 2022December 2016More modern by 67 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A10 and Nikon Z30

 Fujifilm X-A10 Z30 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display dimension3"3.00"Identical display measurements
Display resolution1040k1040kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Nikon Z30 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A10 comes with external dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Nikon Z30 has proportions of 128mm x 74mm x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-A10 compared to the Z30.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Nikon Z30 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A10 and Z30 is 86 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Nikon Z30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Nikon Z30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through specs. The image below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A10 and Z30.

All in all, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon Z30 to render extra detail having its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-A10 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Nikon Z30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Nikon Z30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Nikon Z30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Portrait photography advice
Nikon Z30 Portrait photography advice
69
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
81
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (21 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Street photography details
Nikon Z30 Street photography details
76
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
75
screen articulates fully
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
includes touch focus
environment proofing
very good high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (405 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Sports photography factors
Nikon Z30 Sports photography factors
61
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery life (410 shots)
low frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
76
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Travel photography factors
Nikon Z30 Travel photography factors
86
good battery life (410 shots)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
78
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
includes touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (21 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition (405 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Landscape photography info
Nikon Z30 Landscape photography info
77
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
delivers RAW files
good battery life (410 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
80
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Vlogging information
Nikon Z30 Vlogging information
62
display is selfie friendly
supports face detection autofocus
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (None1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
73
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
supports face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone port
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (405 grams)
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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Nikon Z30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A10 and Nikon Z30
 Fujifilm X-A10Nikon Z30
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-A10 Nikon Z30
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2016-12-01 2022-06-29
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 21 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3264 5568 x 3712
Highest native ISO 6400 51200
Highest boosted ISO 25600 204800
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 49 209
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Nikon Z
Available lenses 54 35
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3.00"
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p. 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p,24p) 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
Highest video resolution None1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 331 gr (0.73 lbs) 405 gr (0.89 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 128 x 74 x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 photos 330 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S EN-EL25
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, smile, buddy, group) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card -
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $499 $650