Fujifilm X-A10 vs Nikon Z30
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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Nikon Z30 Key Specs
(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
(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

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).

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.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Nikon Z30 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-A10 and Nikon Z30. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X-A10 Gallery and Nikon Z30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A10 over the Nikon Z30
Fujifilm X-A10 | Z30 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon Z30 over the Fujifilm X-A10
Z30 | Fujifilm X-A10 | |||
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Revealed | June 2022 | ![]() | December 2016 | More modern by 67 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-A10 and Nikon Z30
Fujifilm X-A10 | Z30 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3.00" | Identical display measurements |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1040k | Equal 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).
Check out the Fujifilm X-A10 vs Nikon Z30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Nikon Z30 Specifications
Fujifilm X-A10 | Nikon Z30 | |
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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 |