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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon Z30

Portability
86
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A7 front
 
Nikon Z30 front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon Z30 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 320g - 119 x 68 x 41mm
  • Released September 2019
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-A5
Nikon Z30
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand 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-A7 vs Nikon Z30 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm X-A7 versus Nikon Z30, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-A7 (24MP) and the Z30 (21MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A7 was manufactured 3 years prior to the Z30 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-A7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm X-A7 grades vs the Z30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A7 over the Nikon Z30

 Fujifilm X-A7 Z30 
Screen size3.5"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2760k1040kClearer screen (+1720k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon Z30 over the Fujifilm X-A7

 Z30 Fujifilm X-A7 
LaunchedJune 2022September 2019More recent by 34 months

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A7 and Nikon Z30

 Fujifilm X-A7 Z30 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon Z30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A7 has got external dimensions of 119mm x 68mm x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 320 grams (0.71 lbs) while the Nikon Z30 has sizing of 128mm x 74mm x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-A7 versus Nikon Z30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-A7 versus the Z30.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon Z30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A7 and Z30 is 86 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon Z30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon Z30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through technical specs. The visual here may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A7 and Z30.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Fujifilm X-A7 to render extra detail due to its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-A7 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon Z30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon Z30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon Z30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Portrait photography information
Nikon Z30 Portrait photography information
81
has manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
82
manual focus
good MP (21MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Street photography information
Nikon Z30 Street photography information
80
screen articulates
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
does not have image stabilization
75
screen articulates
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
includes touch focus
weather proof
great high ISO (51,200)
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (405g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Sports photography info
Nikon Z30 Sports photography info
72
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking focus
better than average battery (440 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
low fps (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
76
good MP (21MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Travel photography factors
Nikon Z30 Travel photography factors
88
better than average battery (440 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
good MP (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
78
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
includes touch focus
good MP (21 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competitors in class (405g)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon Z30 Landscape photography highlights
79
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (440 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
80
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a good size (3.00")
good MP (21 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Vlogging advice
Nikon Z30 Vlogging advice
81
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
features face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic socket
does not have image stabilization
74
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
supports face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone support
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (405g)
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon Z30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A7 and Nikon Z30
 Fujifilm X-A7Nikon Z30
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-A7 Nikon Z30
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2019-09-11 2022-06-29
Physical type 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 5568 x 3712
Maximum native ISO 12800 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 425 209
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Nikon Z
Total lenses 54 35
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3.5" 3.00"
Display resolution 2,760 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, forced, slow synchro, 2nd curtain, commander, suppressed) 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 synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 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 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 320 gr (0.71 pounds) 405 gr (0.89 pounds)
Physical dimensions 119 x 68 x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" 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 440 pictures 330 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S EN-EL25
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) -
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $700 $650