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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z fc

Portability
82
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-T30 II front
 
Nikon Z fc front
Portability
79
Imaging
69
Features
80
Overall
73

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z fc Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30 II
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Revealed September 2021
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-T30
Nikon Z fc
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 445g - 135 x 94 x 44mm
  • Revealed June 2021
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z fc Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Fujifilm X-T30 II versus Nikon Z fc, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) and Z fc (21MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T30 II was launched 3 months after the Z fc so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T30 II grades vs the Z fc in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 II over the Nikon Z fc

 Fujifilm X-T30 II Z fc 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Fujifilm X-T30 II

 Z fc Fujifilm X-T30 II 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Nikon Z fc

 Fujifilm X-T30 II Z fc 
RevealedSeptember 2021June 2021Same age
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution1040k1040kExact same screen resolution
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z fc Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T30 II provides 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 Z fc has proportions of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-T30 II versus Nikon Z fc in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 II vs the Z fc.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z fc size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Z fc is 82 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z fc top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z fc Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Z fc.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Fujifilm X-T30 II to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z fc sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z fc Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z fc Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T30 II
Portrait photography with Nikon Z fc
83
manual focus
great resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
81
manual focus
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Street photography advice
Nikon Z fc Street photography advice
79
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
has focus by touch
lack of image stabilization
74
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
offers touch to focus
very good ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others (445g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Sports photography details
Nikon Z fc Sports photography details
79
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (30.0 frames/s)
great resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
good battery life (380 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
67
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (300 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Travel photography information
Nikon Z fc Travel photography information
80
good battery life (380 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
has focus by touch
great resolution (26MP)
built-in flash
does not posses selfie friendly display
72
has bluetooth
offers touch to focus
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery (300 per charge)
more heavy than others (445g)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon Z fc as a Landscape photography camera
81
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
great resolution (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (380 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
75
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (300 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Vlogging highlights
Nikon Z fc Vlogging highlights
36
touchscreen
offers face detect focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone socket
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
73
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
supports face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone port
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others (445 grams)
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z fc Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 II and Nikon Z fc
 Fujifilm X-T30 IINikon Z fc
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-T30 II Nikon Z fc
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2021-09-02 2021-06-28
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 21 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6240 x 4160 5568 x 3712
Max native ISO 12800 51200
Max boosted ISO 51200 204800
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW images
Min boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 425 209
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Nikon Z
Available lenses 62 21
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.68x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 900 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 30.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383g (0.84 lbs) 445g (0.98 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 pictures 300 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S EN-EL25
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $900 $949