Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon 1 J2

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Nikon 1 J2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) and 1 J2 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 II (APS-C) and 1 J2 (1") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 II was manufactured 9 years later than the 1 J2 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-T30 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon 1 J2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm X-T30 II grades against the 1 J2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-T30 II and Nikon 1 J2. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X-T30 II Gallery and Nikon 1 J2 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T30 II has got outer measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Nikon 1 J2 has proportions of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and the 1 J2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and 1 J2 is 82 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and 1 J2.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T30 II due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-T30 II will offer you greater detail due to its extra 16MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-T30 II will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.