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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon Z30

Portability
86
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-E4 front
 
Nikon Z30 front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon Z30 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 364g - 121 x 73 x 33mm
  • Released January 2021
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-E3
Nikon Z30
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 405g - 128 x 74 x 60mm
  • Revealed June 2022
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon Z30 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm X-E4 versus 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-E4 (26MP) and Z30 (21MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E4 was introduced 17 months prior to the Z30 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-E4 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm X-E4 grades vs the Z30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E4 over the Nikon Z30

 Fujifilm X-E4 Z30 
Screen resolution1620k1040kSharper screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon Z30 over the Fujifilm X-E4

 Z30 Fujifilm X-E4 
RevealedJune 2022January 2021Newer by 17 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E4 and Nikon Z30

 Fujifilm X-E4 Z30 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimensions3"3.00"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon Z30 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-E4 features outer measurements of 121mm x 73mm x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 364 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Nikon Z30 has measurements of 128mm x 74mm x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-E4 versus Nikon Z30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-E4 vs the Z30.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon Z30 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E4 and Z30 is 86 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon Z30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon Z30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The pic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E4 and Z30.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Fujifilm X-E4 to give greater detail using its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-E4 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon Z30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon Z30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon Z30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon Z30 as a Portrait photography camera
83
has manual focus
amazing megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
82
you can focus manually
MP count decent (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Street photography info
Nikon Z30 Street photography info
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
has touch focus
lack of image stabilization
75
screen articulates
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus via touch
environment sealing
good high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average (405g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Sports photography factors
Nikon Z30 Sports photography factors
79
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
high fps (20.0 fps)
amazing megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
great battery life (380 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
76
MP count decent (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-E4
Travel photography with Nikon Z30
88
great battery life (380 per charge)
supports bluetooth
has touch focus
amazing megapixels (26 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
78
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
MP count decent (21MP)
selfie friendly display
heavier than average (405g)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Landscape photography factors
Nikon Z30 Landscape photography factors
81
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
amazing megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (380 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
80
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is decent (3.00 inch)
MP count decent (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Vlogging factors
Nikon Z30 Vlogging factors
82
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
74
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
provides face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic jack
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average (405g)
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon Z30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E4 and Nikon Z30
 Fujifilm X-E4Nikon Z30
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-E4 Nikon Z30
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2021-01-27 2022-06-29
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 21MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6240 x 4160 5568 x 3712
Max native ISO 12800 51200
Max enhanced ISO 51200 204800
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 425 209
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Nikon Z
Total lenses 58 35
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.00 inch
Screen resolution 1,620k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash 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
Fastest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 240p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, 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
Max video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) 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 364g (0.80 pounds) 405g (0.89 pounds)
Physical dimensions 121 x 73 x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") 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 380 images 330 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S EN-EL25
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $849 $650