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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z30

Portability
83 Imaging
67 Features
82 Overall
73
Fujifilm X-T20 front
 
Nikon Z30 front
Portability
79 Imaging
69 Features
84 Overall
75

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z30 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T20
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Launched January 2017
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-T10
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-T30
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
  • Announced June 2022
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z30 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Fujifilm X-T20 versus Nikon Z30, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) and the Z30 (21MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T20 was unveiled 6 years before the Z30 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T20 scores versus the Z30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T20 over the Nikon Z30

          

          

            
 Fujifilm X-T20 Z30 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Nikon Z30 over the Fujifilm X-T20

          

          

            
 Z30 Fujifilm X-T20 
AnnouncedJune 2022January 2017More recent by 66 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k920kClearer display (+120k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T20 and Nikon Z30

          

          

            
 Fujifilm X-T20 Z30 
Manually focus  More precise focus
Display dimensions3"3.00"Equal display sizing
Touch display  Easily navigate
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z30 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T20 provides outside measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Nikon Z30 has dimensions of 128mm x 74mm x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm X-T20 versus Nikon Z30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-T20 vs the Z30.
Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z30 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T20 and Z30 is 83 and 79 respectively.
Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z30 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z30 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The visual below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T20 and Z30.
Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm X-T20 to deliver extra detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T20 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

            Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z30 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z30 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T20
Portrait photography with Nikon Z30
80
 has manual focus
 good MP (24MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 comes with face detect focus
 saves RAW formats
81
 focusing manually
 MP count good (21MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 provides face detect focus
 saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm X-T20 Street photography highlights
Nikon Z30 Street photography highlights
78
 tilting screen
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
 supports focus by touch
 no image stabilization
75
 screen articulates fully
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
 provides focus by touch
 environment proof
 above average ISO range (51,200)
 lack of image stabilization
 more heavy than competition in class (405g)
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Fujifilm X-T20 Sports photography features
Nikon Z30 Sports photography features
75
 quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
 good MP (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 comes with tracking focus
 supports phase detect auto focus
 no image stabilization
76
 MP count good (21 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 provides tracking focus
 environment proof
 comes with phase detect auto focus
 lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm X-T20 Travel photography features
Nikon Z30 Travel photography features
76
 supports focus by touch
 good MP (24MP)
 built-in flash
 display is not selfie friendly
78
 environment proof
 has bluetooth
 provides focus by touch
 MP count good (21 megapixels)
 display is selfie friendly
 more heavy than competition in class (405 grams)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T20
Landscape photography with Nikon Z30
78
 has manual focus
 switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 good MP (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 doesnt have low pass filter
 saves RAW formats
 no image stabilization
80
 focusing manually
 switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 good sized screen (3.00 inch)
 MP count good (21 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 no anti aliasing filter
 above average ISO range (51,200)
 saves RAW formats
 environment proof
 lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm X-T20 Vlogging advice
Nikon Z30 Vlogging advice
36
 touchscreen functionality
 comes with face detect focus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 comes with mic socket
 display is not selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
73
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen capability
 provides face detect focus
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 does have microphone socket
 lack of image stabilization
 more heavy than competition in class (405 grams)
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z30 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T20 and Nikon Z30
 Fujifilm X-T20Nikon Z30
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-T20 Nikon Z30
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2017-01-18 2022-06-29
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 24 megapixels 21 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 5568 x 3712
Highest native ISO 12800 51200
Highest boosted ISO 51200 204800
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW support    
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 325 209
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Nikon Z
Total lenses 54 35
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.00 inch
Resolution of display 920k 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 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 14.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 5.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, 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    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
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
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 383g (0.84 pounds) 405g (0.89 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") 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 350 images 330 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S EN-EL25
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible) -
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $900 $650