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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z30

Portability
82
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-T30 II front
 
Nikon Z30 front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z30 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30 II
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Revealed September 2021
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-T30
Nikon Z30
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 405g - 128 x 74 x 60mm
  • Announced June 2022
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z30 Overview

Below is a in-depth overview of the Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z30, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) and Z30 (21MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T30 II was revealed 10 months before the Z30 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T30 II scores versus the Z30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 II over the Nikon Z30

 Fujifilm X-T30 II Z30 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z30 over the Fujifilm X-T30 II

 Z30 Fujifilm X-T30 II 
AnnouncedJune 2022September 2021More recent by 10 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Nikon Z30

 Fujifilm X-T30 II Z30 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display sizing3"3.00"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution1040k1040kExact same display resolution
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z30 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T30 II provides outer dimensions 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 Z30 has specifications of 128mm x 74mm x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 II compared to the Z30.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Z30 is 82 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The visual here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Z30.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Fujifilm X-T30 II to render extra detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T30 II will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon Z30 as a Portrait photography camera
83
focusing manually
megapixel count high (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
82
you can focus manually
decent MP (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Street photography camera
Nikon Z30 as a Street photography camera
79
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
includes touch focus
lack of image stabilization
75
screen articulates fully
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
provides focus by touch
environment sealing
good high ISO (51,200)
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (405 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Sports photography highlights
Nikon Z30 Sports photography highlights
79
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
high fps (30.0 frames/s)
megapixel count high (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
good battery power (380 shots)
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
76
decent MP (21MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Travel photography factors
Nikon Z30 Travel photography factors
80
good battery power (380 per charge)
supports bluetooth
includes touch focus
megapixel count high (26MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
78
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
provides focus by touch
decent MP (21 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition in class (405g)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Landscape photography details
Nikon Z30 Landscape photography details
81
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
megapixel count high (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
exports RAW formats
good battery power (380 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
80
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inches)
decent MP (21MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Vlogging information
Nikon Z30 Vlogging information
36
touchscreen enabled
has face detection focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
74
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
has face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic jack
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (405g)
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 II and Nikon Z30
 Fujifilm X-T30 IINikon Z30
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-T30 II Nikon Z30
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2021-09-02 2022-06-29
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 21 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6240 x 4160 5568 x 3712
Max native ISO 12800 51200
Max enhanced ISO 51200 204800
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 425 209
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Nikon Z
Amount of lenses 62 35
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3.00"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 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 -
Continuous shutter speed 30.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings 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
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 PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383 gr (0.84 lb) 405 gr (0.89 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 128 x 74 x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 photos 330 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S EN-EL25
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) -
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $900 $650