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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon Z30

Portability
79
Imaging
58
Features
76
Overall
65
Fujifilm X-T1 front
 
Nikon Z30 front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon Z30 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Boost to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Launched April 2014
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-T2
Nikon Z30
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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 vs Nikon Z30 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon Z30, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T1 (16MP) and Z30 (21MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-T1 was introduced 9 years prior to the Z30 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the 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 matches up versus the Z30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 over the Nikon Z30

 Fujifilm X-T1 Z30 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z30 over the Fujifilm X-T1

 Z30 Fujifilm X-T1 
ReleasedJune 2022April 2014Fresher by 99 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 and Nikon Z30

 Fujifilm X-T1 Z30 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen dimension3"3.00"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution1040k1040kSame screen resolution

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon Z30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T1 has got exterior measurements of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") having a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z30 has specifications of 128mm x 74mm x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon Z30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 compared to the Z30.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon Z30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T1 and Z30 is 79 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon Z30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon Z30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The photograph here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T1 and Z30.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon Z30 to produce extra detail using its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T1 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon Z30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon Z30 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Portrait photography advice
Nikon Z30 Portrait photography advice
74
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW files
82
manual focus
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Street photography details
Nikon Z30 Street photography details
75
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
75
screen articulates
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
weather proofing
very good ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (405g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Sports photography factors
Nikon Z30 Sports photography factors
66
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (350 per charge)
76
megapixel count good (21MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Travel photography factors
Nikon Z30 Travel photography factors
63
weather proof
good megapixels (16MP)
terrible battery life (350 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
78
weather proofing
has bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
megapixel count good (21MP)
screen is selfie friendly
heavier than competition (405 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon Z30 as a Landscape photography camera
69
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3")
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (350 per charge)
80
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inches)
megapixel count good (21MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
very good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Vlogging highlights
Nikon Z30 Vlogging highlights
33
offers face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
74
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic port
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (405g)
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon Z30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 and Nikon Z30
 Fujifilm X-T1Nikon Z30
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-T1 Nikon Z30
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2014-04-14 2022-06-29
Body design 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 dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 21MP
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
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 209
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Nikon Z
Number of lenses 54 35
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3.00 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD (RGBW) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.00 m (ISO100) no built-in flash
Flash options Activated when external flash is connected Red-eye removal OFF: Auto / Forced Flash / Slow Synchro / Suppressed Flash / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Red-eye removal ON: Red-eye Reduction Auto / Red-eye Reduction & Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro / Red-e Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
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 photographs 330 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 EN-EL25
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) -
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $1,300 $650