Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon Z30
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon Z30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 361g - 117 x 68 x 40mm
- Announced January 2018
- Old Model is Fujifilm X-A3
- Successor is Fujifilm X-A7
(Full Review)
- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 405g - 128 x 74 x 60mm
- Introduced June 2022

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon Z30 Overview
Following is a in depth review of the Fujifilm X-A5 versus Nikon Z30, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and the Z30 (21MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

The Fujifilm X-A5 was brought out 5 years prior to the Z30 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-A5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-A5 matches up against the Z30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon Z30 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-A5 and Nikon Z30. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X-A5 Gallery and Nikon Z30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Nikon Z30
Fujifilm X-A5 | Z30 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon Z30 over the Fujifilm X-A5
Z30 | Fujifilm X-A5 | |||
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Introduced | June 2022 | ![]() | January 2018 | More modern by 53 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-A5 and Nikon Z30
Fujifilm X-A5 | Z30 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3.00" | Identical display dimensions |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1040k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both good for selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon Z30 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A5 offers outer dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 361 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Nikon Z30 has sizing of 128mm x 74mm x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm X-A5 versus Nikon Z30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 vs the Z30.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A5 and Z30 is 86 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon Z30 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The image here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A5 and Z30.
All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Fujifilm X-A5 to provide more detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-A5 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon Z30 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon Z30 Specifications
Fujifilm X-A5 | Nikon Z30 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model | Fujifilm X-A5 | Nikon Z30 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2018-01-31 | 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 | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 21 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5568 x 3712 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 51200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 51200 | 204800 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 91 | 209 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Fujifilm X | Nikon Z |
Total lenses | 54 | 35 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3.00" |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/32000s | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames per sec | 11.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.70 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 |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 24, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p, 23.98p) | 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 |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 361g (0.80 lb) | 405g (0.89 lb) |
Dimensions | 117 x 68 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 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 | 450 photographs | 330 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-W126S | EN-EL25 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | - |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $500 | $650 |