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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Nikon Z30

Portability
86
Imaging
68
Features
75
Overall
70
Fujifilm X-A3 front
 
Nikon Z30 front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Nikon Z30 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A3
(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
Nikon Z30
(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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A3 over the Nikon Z30

 Fujifilm X-A3 Z30 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z30 over the Fujifilm X-A3

 Z30 Fujifilm X-A3 
LaunchedJune 2022August 2016Fresher by 71 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A3 and Nikon Z30

 Fujifilm X-A3 Z30 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display dimension3"3.00"Identical display size
Display resolution1040k1040kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Nikon Z30 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Nikon Z30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Nikon Z30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Nikon Z30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon Z30 as a Portrait photography camera
80
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
82
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-A3
Street photography with Nikon Z30
80
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
features focus via touch
does not have image stabilization
75
screen articulates fully
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
offers focus via touch
weather proofing
very good ISO range (51,200)
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (405 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Sports photography highlights
Nikon Z30 Sports photography highlights
65
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
good battery life (410 shots)
low frames per second (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
76
sensor resolution is decent (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-A3
Travel photography with Nikon Z30
88
good battery life (410 CIPA)
features focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
78
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
offers focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (21 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
more heavy than competitors (405 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Landscape photography information
Nikon Z30 Landscape photography information
79
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3")
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (410 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
80
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.00")
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Vlogging info
Nikon Z30 Vlogging info
74
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
has face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have image stabilization
does not have external microphone support
74
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone port
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (405g)
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Nikon Z30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A3 and Nikon Z30
 Fujifilm X-A3Nikon Z30
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