Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon Z30
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon Z30 Key Specs
(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
(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

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).

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.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon Z30 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-A7 and Nikon Z30. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X-A7 Gallery and Nikon Z30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A7 over the Nikon Z30
Fujifilm X-A7 | Z30 | |||
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Screen size | 3.5" | ![]() | 3.00" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 2760k | ![]() | 1040k | Clearer screen (+1720k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon Z30 over the Fujifilm X-A7
Z30 | Fujifilm X-A7 | |||
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Launched | June 2022 | ![]() | September 2019 | More recent by 34 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-A7 and Nikon Z30
Fujifilm X-A7 | Z30 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully 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.
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.

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 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.

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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon Z30 Specifications
Fujifilm X-A7 | Nikon Z30 | |
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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 |