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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon 1 J5

Portability
82
Imaging
73
Features
88
Overall
79
Fujifilm X-T30 II front
 
Nikon 1 J5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
53
Features
78
Overall
63

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon 1 J5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30 II
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Introduced September 2021
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-T30
Nikon 1 J5
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 231g - 98 x 60 x 32mm
  • Introduced April 2015
  • Old Model is Nikon 1 J4
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon 1 J5 Overview

Following is a complete review of the Fujifilm X-T30 II versus Nikon 1 J5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) and 1 J5 (21MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 II (APS-C) and 1 J5 (1") come with different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 II was revealed 6 years after the 1 J5 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-T30 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon 1 J5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T30 II matches up versus the 1 J5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 II over the Nikon 1 J5

 Fujifilm X-T30 II 1 J5 
IntroducedSeptember 2021April 2015More modern by 79 months
Display resolution1040k1037kClearer display (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J5 over the Fujifilm X-T30 II

 1 J5 Fujifilm X-T30 II 
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Nikon 1 J5

 Fujifilm X-T30 II 1 J5 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon 1 J5 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T30 II has got exterior dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Nikon 1 J5 has specifications of 98mm x 60mm x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-T30 II versus Nikon 1 J5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 II compared to the 1 J5.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon 1 J5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and 1 J5 is 82 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon 1 J5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon 1 J5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The pic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and 1 J5.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T30 II with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-T30 II will deliver extra detail because of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-T30 II should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon 1 J5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon 1 J5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon 1 J5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T30 II
Portrait photography with Nikon 1 J5
83
has manual focus
megapixel count great (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW files
65
has manual focus
good MP (21 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Street photography camera
Nikon 1 J5 as a Street photography camera
79
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
includes touch focus
lack of image stabilization
80
tilting screen
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
supports focus by touch
lighter than average (231g)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Sports photography camera
Nikon 1 J5 as a Sports photography camera
80
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
high max fps (30.0 fps)
megapixel count great (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
good battery pack (380 per charge)
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
64
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 fps)
good MP (21MP)
decent sensor size (1")
features tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (250 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Travel photography information
Nikon 1 J5 Travel photography information
80
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
has bluetooth
includes touch focus
megapixel count great (26 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not feature selfie friendly screen
80
lighter than average (231 grams)
supports focus by touch
good MP (21MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
bad battery life (250 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Landscape photography information
Nikon 1 J5 Landscape photography information
81
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3")
megapixel count great (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
supports RAW files
good battery pack (380 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
69
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3")
good MP (21MP)
decent sensor size (1")
doesnt have low pass filter
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (250 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Vlogging camera
Nikon 1 J5 as a Vlogging camera
37
touchscreen functionality
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone jack
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
75
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than average (231 grams)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone support
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon 1 J5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 II and Nikon 1 J5
 Fujifilm X-T30 IINikon 1 J5
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-T30 II Nikon 1 J5
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2021-09-02 2015-04-03
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed 5A
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 21 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6240 x 4160 5568 x 3712
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 160
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 425 171
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Nikon 1
Total lenses 62 13
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 900s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 30.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, auto + red-eye reduction, fill-flash, fill-flash w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 4K (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (120p/60p/30p)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383 gr (0.84 pounds) 231 gr (0.51 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 98 x 60 x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 65
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.0
DXO Low light score not tested 479
Other
Battery life 380 shots 250 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S EN-EL24
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $900 $497