Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon 1 J3

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm X-T30 II versus Nikon 1 J3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) and 1 J3 (14MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 II (APS-C) and 1 J3 (1") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 II was announced 7 years after the 1 J3 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-T30 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon 1 J3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T30 II scores against the 1 J3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-T30 II & Nikon 1 J3. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm X-T30 II Gallery & Nikon 1 J3 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T30 II has outer measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Nikon 1 J3 has proportions of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-T30 II versus Nikon 1 J3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 II against the 1 J3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and 1 J3 is 82 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The picture below might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and 1 J3.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T30 II having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-T30 II will deliver extra detail with its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-T30 II is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.