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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon Z30

Portability
73
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-S10 front
 
Nikon Z30 front
Portability
79
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon Z30 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S10
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 465g - 126 x 85 x 65mm
  • Launched October 2020
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-S20
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
  • Announced June 2022
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon Z30 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Fujifilm X-S10 versus Nikon Z30, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) and Z30 (21MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-S10 was launched 20 months prior to the Z30 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm X-S10 scores versus the Z30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S10 over the Nikon Z30

 Fujifilm X-S10 Z30 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z30 over the Fujifilm X-S10

 Z30 Fujifilm X-S10 
AnnouncedJune 2022October 2020More modern by 20 months

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S10 and Nikon Z30

 Fujifilm X-S10 Z30 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFully articulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen size3"3.00"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution1040k1040kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon Z30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-S10 has physical dimensions of 126mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z30 has proportions of 128mm x 74mm x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-S10 versus Nikon Z30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-S10 versus the Z30.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon Z30 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-S10 and Z30 is 73 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon Z30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon Z30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The image here may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-S10 and Z30.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm X-S10 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-S10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon Z30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon Z30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon Z30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Portrait photography info
Nikon Z30 Portrait photography info
83
manual focus
amazing MP (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
82
manual focus
megapixel count good (21MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Street photography advice
Nikon Z30 Street photography advice
75
has image stabilization
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
has focus by touch
more heavy than competition (465g)
75
screen articulates
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
offers focus via touch
weather proofing
great high ISO (51,200)
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (405 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Sports photography advice
Nikon Z30 Sports photography advice
86
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
high max fps (20.0 fps)
has image stabilization
amazing MP (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
has phase detect AF
77
megapixel count good (21MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon Z30 as a Travel photography camera
76
supports bluetooth
has focus by touch
amazing MP (26 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (465 grams)
79
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
megapixel count good (21MP)
display is selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (405g)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Landscape photography details
Nikon Z30 Landscape photography details
86
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization
amazing MP (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
exports RAW formats
81
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
good sized screen (3.00 inches)
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
great high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Vlogging details
Nikon Z30 Vlogging details
77
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization
has face detect focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone support
more heavy than competition (465 grams)
74
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
features face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone support
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (405 grams)
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon Z30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S10 and Nikon Z30
 Fujifilm X-S10Nikon Z30
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-S10 Nikon Z30
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2020-10-15 2022-06-29
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-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 26 megapixels 21 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6240 x 4160 5568 x 3712
Highest native ISO 12800 51200
Highest boosted ISO 51200 204800
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
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
Available lenses 54 35
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.00 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 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
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 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 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec 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 465 grams (1.03 pounds) 405 grams (0.89 pounds)
Physical dimensions 126 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") 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 325 photographs 330 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL25
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I supported) -
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $999 $650