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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
70
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
82
focusing manually
MP count good (21MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW formats
Photography Glossary

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)
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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
74
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