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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon Z30

Portability
61
Imaging
68
Features
85
Overall
74
Fujifilm X-H1 front
 
Nikon Z30 front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon Z30 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-H1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 673g - 140 x 97 x 86mm
  • Released February 2018
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-H2
Nikon Z30
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 405g - 128 x 74 x 60mm
  • Revealed June 2022
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon Z30 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon Z30, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-H1 (24MP) and the Z30 (21MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-H1 was revealed 5 years earlier than the Z30 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm X-H1 matches up vs the Z30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H1 over the Nikon Z30

 Fujifilm X-H1 Z30 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z30 over the Fujifilm X-H1

 Z30 Fujifilm X-H1 
RevealedJune 2022February 2018More recent by 53 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-H1 and Nikon Z30

 Fujifilm X-H1 Z30 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen sizing3"3.00"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution1040k1040kEqual screen resolution
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon Z30 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-H1 features external measurements of 140mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") with a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z30 has sizing of 128mm x 74mm x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon Z30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-H1 versus the Z30.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon Z30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-H1 and Z30 is 61 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon Z30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon Z30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The graphic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-H1 and Z30.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Fujifilm X-H1 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-H1 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon Z30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon Z30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon Z30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Portrait photography details
Nikon Z30 Portrait photography details
80
you can focus manually
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
82
manual focus
resolution is good (21MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Street photography features
Nikon Z30 Street photography features
76
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
weather sealing
75
screen articulates fully
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
features touch focus
environment proofing
good ISO range (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (405g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Sports photography information
Nikon Z30 Sports photography information
78
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
not so great battery power (310 CIPA)
76
resolution is good (21MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Travel photography details
Nikon Z30 Travel photography details
64
weather sealing
has bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
not so great battery power (310 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
78
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
features touch focus
resolution is good (21MP)
selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition in class (405 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Landscape photography features
Nikon Z30 Landscape photography features
78
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW files
weather sealing
two card slots
not so great battery power (310 per charge)
80
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.00")
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon Z30 as a Vlogging camera
35
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
74
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
supports face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone jack
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (405 grams)
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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon Z30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H1 and Nikon Z30
 Fujifilm X-H1Nikon Z30
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-H1 Nikon Z30
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2018-02-14 2022-06-29
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by X-Processor Pro -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 21MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 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 51200 204800
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 325 209
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Nikon Z
Number of lenses 54 35
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3.00"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 14.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 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 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 673 gr (1.48 pounds) 405 gr (0.89 pounds)
Dimensions 140 x 97 x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") 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 310 pictures 330 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL25
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) -
Storage slots Dual 1
Retail cost $1,300 $650