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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon Z30

Portability
79
Imaging
59
Features
76
Overall
65
Fujifilm X-T1 IR front
 
Nikon Z30 front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon Z30 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T1 IR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Announced August 2015
Nikon Z30
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 405g - 128 x 74 x 60mm
  • Released June 2022
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon Z30 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Nikon Z30, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (16MP) and Z30 (21MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T1 IR was introduced 8 years prior to the Z30 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T1 IR matches up against the Z30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 IR over the Nikon Z30

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR Z30 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z30 over the Fujifilm X-T1 IR

 Z30 Fujifilm X-T1 IR 
ReleasedJune 2022August 2015More recent by 84 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Nikon Z30

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR Z30 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display dimension3"3.00"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution1040k1040kExact same display resolution

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon Z30 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR offers exterior measurements of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Nikon Z30 has measurements of 128mm x 74mm x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Nikon Z30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR against the Z30.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon Z30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Z30 is 79 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon Z30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon Z30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The visual below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Z30.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon Z30 to offer extra detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T1 IR is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon Z30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon Z30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon Z30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon Z30 as a Portrait photography camera
75
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
82
manual focus
MP count decent (21MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Street photography details
Nikon Z30 Street photography details
75
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
no image stabilization
75
screen articulates
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
includes touch focus
weather sealing
great high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (405g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR as a Sports photography camera
Nikon Z30 as a Sports photography camera
65
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment sealing
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
not so great battery (350 per charge)
76
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Travel photography advice
Nikon Z30 Travel photography advice
63
environment sealing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
not so great battery (350 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
78
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
includes touch focus
MP count decent (21MP)
display is selfie friendly
more heavy than average in class (405g)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Landscape photography details
Nikon Z30 Landscape photography details
71
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
no image stabilization
not so great battery (350 CIPA)
80
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inch)
MP count decent (21MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Vlogging features
Nikon Z30 Vlogging features
33
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic port
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
74
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone support
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (405g)
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon Z30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Nikon Z30
 Fujifilm X-T1 IRNikon Z30
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-T1 IR Nikon Z30
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2015-08-03 2022-06-29
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 21 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3264 5568 x 3712
Max native ISO 6400 51200
Max enhanced ISO 51200 204800
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 209
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Nikon Z
Number of lenses 54 35
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.00 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Synchro, Suppressed Flash, Rear-curtain Synchro, 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
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p) 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 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 440 grams (0.97 lbs) 405 grams (0.89 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") 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 350 pictures 330 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 EN-EL25
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) -
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $1,299 $650