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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon Z30

Portability
86
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Fujifilm X-A5 front
 
Nikon Z30 front
Portability
79
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
75

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon Z30 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A5
(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
Nikon Z30
(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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Nikon Z30

 Fujifilm X-A5 Z30 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z30 over the Fujifilm X-A5

 Z30 Fujifilm X-A5 
IntroducedJune 2022January 2018More modern by 53 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A5 and Nikon Z30

 Fujifilm X-A5 Z30 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display dimension3"3.00"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution1040k1040kSame 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).

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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.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon Z30 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon Z30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon Z30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Portrait photography details
Nikon Z30 Portrait photography details
80
has manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW files
81
you can focus manually
MP count good (21MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Street photography details
Nikon Z30 Street photography details
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
features touch focus
does not have image stabilization
75
screen can move to multiple angles
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
offers touch to focus
environment sealing
good high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others (405 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Sports photography highlights
Nikon Z30 Sports photography highlights
71
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery pack (450 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
76
MP count good (21MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-A5
Travel photography with Nikon Z30
88
great battery pack (450 CIPA)
has bluetooth
features touch focus
resolution is good (24MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
78
environment sealing
has bluetooth
offers touch to focus
MP count good (21 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
more heavy than others (405g)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Landscape photography factors
Nikon Z30 Landscape photography factors
79
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (450 shots)
does not have image stabilization
80
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.00 inch)
MP count good (21MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Vlogging highlights
Nikon Z30 Vlogging highlights
81
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
provides face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
73
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone jack
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others (405 grams)
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon Z30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A5 and Nikon Z30
 Fujifilm X-A5Nikon Z30
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