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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon Z30

Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
55
Overall
56
Fujifilm X-E1 front
 
Nikon Z30 front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon Z30 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 38mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-E2
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
  • Released June 2022
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon Z30 Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon Z30, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) and Z30 (21MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E1 was revealed 10 years before the Z30 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-E1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-E1 grades against the Z30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E1 over the Nikon Z30

 Fujifilm X-E1 Z30 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z30 over the Fujifilm X-E1

 Z30 Fujifilm X-E1 
ReleasedJune 2022February 2013Fresher by 113 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.00"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E1 and Nikon Z30

 Fujifilm X-E1 Z30 
Focus manually More exact focus

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon Z30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-E1 features outer measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Nikon Z30 has proportions 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-E1 vs Nikon Z30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E1 and the Z30.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon Z30 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E1 and Z30 is 85 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon Z30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon Z30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The graphic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E1 and Z30.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon Z30 to deliver more detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-E1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon Z30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon Z30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon Z30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Portrait photography info
Nikon Z30 Portrait photography info
74
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
82
you can focus manually
decent MP (21MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Street photography details
Nikon Z30 Street photography details
66
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
75
screen articulates fully
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
environment sealing
great high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (405 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-E1
Sports photography with Nikon Z30
49
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
max fps low (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
76
decent MP (21 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Travel photography advice
Nikon Z30 Travel photography advice
65
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
78
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
boasts touch focus
decent MP (21 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
more heavy than others in class (405g)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Landscape photography information
Nikon Z30 Landscape photography information
69
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
80
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a decent size (3.00 inches)
decent MP (21 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Vlogging information
Nikon Z30 Vlogging information
32
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
74
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
features face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone support
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (405g)
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon Z30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E1 and Nikon Z30
 Fujifilm X-E1Nikon Z30
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-E1 Nikon Z30
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2013-02-28 2022-06-29
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Pro -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 21 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4896 x 3264 5568 x 3712
Max native ISO 6400 51200
Max boosted ISO 25600 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 209
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Nikon Z
Total lenses 54 35
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.8 inches 3.00 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 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 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350 gr (0.77 lbs) 405 gr (0.89 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 75 x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 128 x 74 x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 350 photographs 330 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID W126 EN-EL25
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $600 $650