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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon 1 V2

Portability
82
Imaging
73
Features
88
Overall
79
Fujifilm X-T30 II front
 
Nikon 1 V2 front
Portability
85
Imaging
44
Features
66
Overall
52

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon 1 V2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30 II
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Introduced September 2021
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T30
Nikon 1 V2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 278g - 109 x 82 x 46mm
  • Released October 2012
  • Older Model is Nikon 1 V1
  • Updated by Nikon 1 V3
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon 1 V2 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Nikon 1 V2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) and 1 V2 (14MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 II (APS-C) and 1 V2 (1") possess different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 II was revealed 8 years later than the 1 V2 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T30 II grades versus the 1 V2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 II over the Nikon 1 V2

 Fujifilm X-T30 II 1 V2 
ReleasedSeptember 2021October 2012Fresher by 108 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k921kCrisper display (+119k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V2 over the Fujifilm X-T30 II

 1 V2 Fujifilm X-T30 II 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Nikon 1 V2

 Fujifilm X-T30 II 1 V2 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon 1 V2 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T30 II has outside dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Nikon 1 V2 has sizing of 109mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") along with a weight of 278 grams (0.61 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Nikon 1 V2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 II compared to the 1 V2.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon 1 V2 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and 1 V2 is 82 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon 1 V2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon 1 V2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and 1 V2.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T30 II having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-T30 II will offer you extra detail because of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-T30 II provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon 1 V2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon 1 V2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon 1 V2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon 1 V2 as a Portrait photography camera
83
you can focus manually
excellent MP (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW files
66
you can focus manually
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T30 II
Street photography with Nikon 1 V2
79
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
provides touch focus
lack of image stabilization
63
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Sports photography features
Nikon 1 V2 Sports photography features
80
silent mode (1/32,000s)
high fps (30.0 frames per second)
excellent MP (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery pack (380 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
63
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
MP count decent (14MP)
decent sensor size (1")
features tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Travel photography highlights
Nikon 1 V2 Travel photography highlights
80
good battery pack (380 shots)
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
excellent MP (26MP)
built-in flash
does not have selfie friendly screen
62
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Landscape photography details
Nikon 1 V2 Landscape photography details
81
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3")
excellent MP (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
supports RAW files
good battery pack (380 shots)
lack of image stabilization
63
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count decent (14MP)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T30 II
Vlogging with Nikon 1 V2
37
touch screen
supports face detection focus
high video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone jack
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
29
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic socket
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon 1 V2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 II and Nikon 1 V2
 Fujifilm X-T30 IINikon 1 V2
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-T30 II Nikon 1 V2
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2021-09-02 2012-10-24
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed 3A
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6240 x 4160 4608 x 3072
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 160
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 425 73
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Nikon 1
Number of lenses 62 13
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 900 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 30.0fps 15.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383g (0.84 pounds) 278g (0.61 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 109 x 82 x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 50
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 403
Other
Battery life 380 images 310 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S EN-EL21
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Cost at release $900 $599