Fujifilm X-A3 vs Nikon Z30
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Nikon Z30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 339g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
- Launched August 2016
- Older Model is Fujifilm X-A2
- Successor is Fujifilm X-A5
(Full Review)
- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 405g - 128 x 74 x 60mm
- Launched June 2022

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Nikon Z30 Overview
Below, we are matching up the Fujifilm X-A3 and Nikon Z30, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) and the Z30 (21MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

The Fujifilm X-A3 was manufactured 6 years prior to the Z30 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-A3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm X-A3 matches up against the Z30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Nikon Z30 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-A3 & Nikon Z30. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-A3 Gallery & Nikon Z30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A3 over the Nikon Z30
Fujifilm X-A3 | Z30 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon Z30 over the Fujifilm X-A3
Z30 | Fujifilm X-A3 | |||
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Launched | June 2022 | ![]() | August 2016 | Fresher by 71 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-A3 and Nikon Z30
Fujifilm X-A3 | Z30 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3.00" | Identical display size |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1040k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both are selfie friendly | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Fujifilm X-A3 vs Nikon Z30 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-A3 has got outside dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 339 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Nikon Z30 has measurements of 128mm x 74mm x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm X-A3 and Nikon Z30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-A3 compared to the Z30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A3 and Z30 is 86 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Nikon Z30 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The graphic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A3 and Z30.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Fujifilm X-A3 to give you more detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-A3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Nikon Z30 Specifications
Fujifilm X-A3 | Nikon Z30 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model type | Fujifilm X-A3 | Nikon Z30 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2016-08-25 | 2022-06-29 |
Body design | 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 | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 21 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5568 x 3712 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 51200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | 204800 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 77 | 209 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Fujifilm X | Nikon Z |
Total lenses | 54 | 35 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3.00 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/32000s | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0fps | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (at ISO 200) | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | 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 | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 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 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 339 gr (0.75 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 Overall 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 |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-W126 | EN-EL25 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | - |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $480 | $650 |