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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Nikon Z30

Portability
80
Imaging
68
Features
76
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T100 front
 
Nikon Z30 front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Nikon Z30 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 448g - 121 x 83 x 47mm
  • Announced May 2018
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-T200
Nikon Z30
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push 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-T100 vs Nikon Z30 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Fujifilm X-T100 and Nikon Z30, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-T100 (24MP) and the Z30 (21MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-T100 was brought out 5 years before the Z30 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm X-T100 scores vs the Z30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T100 over the Nikon Z30

 Fujifilm X-T100 Z30 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z30 over the Fujifilm X-T100

 Z30 Fujifilm X-T100 
LaunchedJune 2022May 2018Newer by 49 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T100 and Nikon Z30

 Fujifilm X-T100 Z30 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3.00"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution1040k1040kIdentical display resolution
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Nikon Z30 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T100 provides outer measurements of 121mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 448 grams (0.99 lbs) and the Nikon Z30 has proportions of 128mm x 74mm x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-T100 and Nikon Z30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-T100 compared to the Z30.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Nikon Z30 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T100 and Z30 is 80 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Nikon Z30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Nikon Z30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The image underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T100 and Z30.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm X-T100 to show greater detail having its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-T100 will be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Nikon Z30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Nikon Z30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Nikon Z30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Portrait photography details
Nikon Z30 Portrait photography details
80
you can focus manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
82
manual focus
megapixel count good (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Street photography features
Nikon Z30 Street photography features
72
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
offers touch focus
no image stabilization
heavier than others in class (448 grams)
75
screen articulates fully
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus by touch
environment proofing
good high ISO (51,200)
no image stabilization
heavier than average (405 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T100
Sports photography with Nikon Z30
71
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery life (430 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
76
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T100
Travel photography with Nikon Z30
74
better than average battery life (430 per charge)
has bluetooth
offers touch focus
good resolution (24MP)
built-in flash
heavier than others in class (448g)
display isn't selfie friendly
78
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
includes focus by touch
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
heavier than average (405 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Landscape photography features
Nikon Z30 Landscape photography features
78
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (430 shots)
no image stabilization
80
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inch)
megapixel count good (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Vlogging features
Nikon Z30 Vlogging features
34
touchscreen capability
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic support
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
heavier than others in class (448 grams)
74
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic jack
no image stabilization
heavier than average (405 grams)
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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Nikon Z30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T100 and Nikon Z30
 Fujifilm X-T100Nikon Z30
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-T100 Nikon Z30
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2018-05-24 2022-06-29
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 21 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 5568 x 3712
Highest native ISO 12800 51200
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 204800
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 91 209
Lens
Lens mount type 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 inch 3.00 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
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 6.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 15p, 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 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 448 grams (0.99 pounds) 405 grams (0.89 pounds)
Dimensions 121 x 83 x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" 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 430 photographs 330 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S EN-EL25
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, smile, buddy, group, face) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) -
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $499 $650