Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon Z30
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon Z30 Key Specs
(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
(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

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).

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.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon Z30 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-E4 and Nikon Z30. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm X-E4 Gallery and Nikon Z30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E4 over the Nikon Z30
Fujifilm X-E4 | Z30 | |||
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Screen resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 1040k | Sharper screen (+580k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon Z30 over the Fujifilm X-E4
Z30 | Fujifilm X-E4 | |||
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Revealed | June 2022 | ![]() | January 2021 | Newer by 17 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-E4 and Nikon Z30
Fujifilm X-E4 | Z30 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon Z30 Specifications
Fujifilm X-E4 | Nikon Z30 | |
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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 |