Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon 1 AW1

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm X-T30 II versus Nikon 1 AW1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) and 1 AW1 (14MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 II (APS-C) and 1 AW1 (1") come with different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 II was announced 8 years later than the 1 AW1 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-T30 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon 1 AW1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm X-T30 II scores versus the 1 AW1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-T30 II and Nikon 1 AW1. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-T30 II Gallery and Nikon 1 AW1 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T30 II enjoys external dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Nikon 1 AW1 has sizing of 114mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.5") along with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-T30 II versus Nikon 1 AW1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 II vs the 1 AW1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and 1 AW1 is 82 and 86 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and 1 AW1.

All in all, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T30 II having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-T30 II will resolve extra detail with its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-T30 II should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.