Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon Z30
Portability
76 Imaging
67 Features
79 Overall
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76 Imaging
67 Features
79 Overall
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Portability
79 Imaging
70 Features
84 Overall
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79 Imaging
70 Features
84 Overall
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon Z30 Key Specs
Fujifilm X-T2
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 507g - 133 x 92 x 49mm
- Released July 2016
- Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-T1
- Later Model is Fujifilm X-T3
Nikon Z30
(Full Review)
(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
- Introduced June 2022
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Below, we are contrasting the Fujifilm X-T2 versus Nikon Z30, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) and the Z30 (21MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).
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Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T2 matches up versus the Z30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-T2 and Nikon Z30. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-T2 Gallery and Nikon Z30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T2 over the Nikon Z30
| Fujifilm X-T2 | Z30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 3.2" |  | 3.00" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Nikon Z30 over the Fujifilm X-T2
| Z30 | Fujifilm X-T2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | June 2022 |  | July 2016 | More recent by 72 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T2 and Nikon Z30
| Fujifilm X-T2 | Z30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 1040k | Identical display resolution |
Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon Z30 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T2 has outside measurements of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Nikon Z30 has specifications 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-T2 versus Nikon Z30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 versus the Z30.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T2 and Z30 is 76 and 79 respectively.
Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon Z30 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T2 and Z30.
As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Fujifilm X-T2 to deliver greater detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T2 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon Z30 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-T2 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon Z30 Portrait photography highlights
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW formats
manual focus
decent MP (21MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Fujifilm X-T2 Street photography highlights
Nikon Z30 Street photography highlights
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
screen can move to multiple angles
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
boasts touch focus
environment proofing
great high ISO (51,200)
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (405 grams)
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Fujifilm X-T2 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon Z30 as a Sports photography camera
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (340 shots)
decent MP (21MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-T2 Travel photography highlights
Nikon Z30 Travel photography highlights
environment proofing
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
terrible battery (340 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch focus
decent MP (21 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (405g)
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Fujifilm X-T2 Landscape photography factors
Nikon Z30 Landscape photography factors
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (340 shots)
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.00 inches)
decent MP (21 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
great high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-T2 Vlogging details
Nikon Z30 Vlogging details
includes face detect focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone support
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (405 grams)
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon Z30 Specifications
| Fujifilm X-T2 | Nikon Z30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | FujiFilm | Nikon |
| Model type | Fujifilm X-T2 | Nikon Z30 |
| Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2016-07-07 | 2022-06-29 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | X-Processor Pro2 | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS III | 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 | 24MP | 21MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5568 x 3712 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 51200 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 51200 | 204800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Lowest boosted ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 325 | 209 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Fujifilm X | Nikon Z |
| Number of lenses | 54 | 35 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
| Screen diagonal | 3.2 inches | 3.00 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 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 | 0.77x | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | - |
| Continuous shooting rate | 14.0fps | 11.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | Auto, standard, 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 | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) | 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 |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 507 gr (1.12 pounds) | 405 gr (0.89 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 133 x 92 x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") | 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 | 340 photos | 330 photos |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-W126S | EN-EL25 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II | - |
| Card slots | Dual | One |
| Launch price | $1,600 | $650 |
