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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon Z30

Portability
72 Imaging
74 Features
92 Overall
81
Fujifilm X-S20 front
 
Nikon Z30 front
Portability
79 Imaging
70 Features
84 Overall
75

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon Z30 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S20
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 6240 x 4160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 491g - 127 x 85 x 65mm
  • Released May 2023
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-S10
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
  • Launched June 2022
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon Z30 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon Z30, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the X-S20 (26MP) and Z30 (21MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The X-S20 was unveiled 11 months later than the Z30 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the X-S20 scores vs the Z30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S20 over the Nikon Z30

		

		

			
 X-S20 Z30 
LaunchedMay 2023June 2022More recent by 11 months
Display resolution1840k1040kClearer display (+800k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Nikon Z30 over the Fujifilm X-S20

		

		

			
 Z30 X-S20 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm X-S20 and Nikon Z30

		

		

			
 X-S20 Z30 
Focus manually  More precise focus
Display typeFully articulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimensions3.00"3.00"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen  Both good for selfies
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon Z30 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-S20 offers exterior dimensions of 127mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") with a weight of 491 grams (1.08 lbs) while the Nikon Z30 has specifications of 128mm x 74mm x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon Z30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the X-S20 compared to the Z30.
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon Z30 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the X-S20 and Z30 is 72 and 79 respectively.
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon Z30 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon Z30 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The visual here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the X-S20 and Z30.
As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Fujifilm X-S20 to give greater detail having an extra 5MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The younger X-S20 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon Z30 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon Z30 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon Z30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Portrait photography features
Nikon Z30 Portrait photography features
84
 you can focus manually
 amazing megapixels (26 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 comes with face detect focusing
 exports RAW formats
82
 you can focus manually
 megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 features face detection focus
 saves RAW files
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Street photography highlights
Nikon Z30 Street photography highlights
75
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 comes with focus by touch
 heavier than competition in class (491 grams)
75
 screen can move to multiple angles
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 saves RAW files
 has touch focus
 environment proofing
 great high ISO (51,200)
 no image stabilization
 heavier than others in class (405g)
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Sports photography details
Nikon Z30 Sports photography details
87
 quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 amazing megapixels (26 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 comes with tracking focus
 great battery power (750 per charge)
 comes with phase detect AF
76
 megapixel count decent (21MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 features tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 has phase detect auto focus
 no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Travel photography details
Nikon Z30 Travel photography details
77
 great battery power (750 CIPA)
 connects via bluetooth
 comes with focus by touch
 amazing megapixels (26MP)
 built-in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 heavier than competition in class (491g)
78
 environment proofing
 connects via bluetooth
 has touch focus
 megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
 selfie friendly display
 heavier than others in class (405g)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Landscape photography advice
Nikon Z30 Landscape photography advice
86
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 screen size is good (3.00 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 amazing megapixels (26MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 doesnt have anti-alias filter
 exports RAW formats
 great battery power (750 per charge)
80
 you can focus manually
 change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 pretty good screen size (3.00")
 megapixel count decent (21MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 does not have anti-alias filter
 great high ISO (51,200)
 saves RAW files
 environment proofing
 no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Vlogging highlights
Nikon Z30 Vlogging highlights
77
 display is selfie friendly
 screen is touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 comes with face detect focusing
 high res video (6240 x 4160 resolution)
 does have mic jack
 heavier than competition in class (491g)
74
 selfie friendly display
 has touchscreen
 features face detection focus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 has external mic support
 no image stabilization
 heavier than others in class (405g)
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon Z30 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S20 and Nikon Z30
 Fujifilm X-S20Nikon Z30
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-S20 Nikon Z30
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2023-05-24 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 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
Full resolution 6240 x 4160 5568 x 3712
Max native ISO 12800 51200
Max boosted ISO 51200 204800
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW format    
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points 425 209
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Nikon Z
Number of lenses 86 35
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3.00 inch 3.00 inch
Screen resolution 1,840 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 900s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash modes 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    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 6240 x 4160 @30p, 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 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 6240x4160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 491g (1.08 lbs) 405g (0.89 lbs)
Physical dimensions 127 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 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 750 shots 330 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 EN-EL25
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-II supported) -
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $1,299 $650