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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z5

Portability
82
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-T30 II front
 
Nikon Z5 front
Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
86
Overall
80

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30 II
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Revealed September 2021
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T30
Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Revealed July 2020
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z5 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Nikon Z5, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) and the Z5 (24MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm X-T30 II (APS-C) and Z5 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 II was launched 14 months later than the Z5 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T30 II matches up against the Z5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 II over the Nikon Z5

 Fujifilm X-T30 II Z5 
RevealedSeptember 2021July 2020More recent by 14 months

Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Fujifilm X-T30 II

 Z5 Fujifilm X-T30 II 
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Nikon Z5

 Fujifilm X-T30 II Z5 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen resolution1040k1040kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T30 II enjoys exterior dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Nikon Z5 has specifications of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Nikon Z5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 II versus the Z5.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Z5 is 82 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The photograph here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Z5.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T30 II because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Fujifilm X-T30 II will provide more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-T30 II is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Portrait photography information
Nikon Z5 Portrait photography information
83
manual focus
fantastic megapixels (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect focus
saves RAW files
85
manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T30 II
Street photography with Nikon Z5
79
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
features focus by touch
does not have image stabilization
74
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
provides touch to focus
weather sealing
very good high ISO (51,200)
heavier than competition in class (675 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T30 II
Sports photography with Nikon Z5
79
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
high frames per second (30.0 frames per second)
fantastic megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking focus
great battery (380 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery (470 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
max fps low (4.5 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Travel photography info
Nikon Z5 Travel photography info
80
great battery (380 CIPA)
has bluetooth
features focus by touch
fantastic megapixels (26 megapixels)
built-in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
68
good battery (470 per charge)
weather sealing
has bluetooth
provides touch to focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
heavier than competition in class (675g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Landscape photography advice
Nikon Z5 Landscape photography advice
81
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
fantastic megapixels (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
saves RAW files
great battery (380 shots)
does not have image stabilization
86
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
good battery (470 CIPA)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Vlogging features
Nikon Z5 Vlogging features
36
screen is touchscreen
has face detect focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
34
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic port
display is not selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (675g)
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 II and Nikon Z5
 Fujifilm X-T30 IINikon Z5
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-T30 II Nikon Z5
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2021-09-02 2020-07-20
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed 6
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6240 x 4160 6016 x 4016
Highest native ISO 12800 51200
Highest boosted ISO 51200 102400
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 425 273
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Nikon Z
Available lenses 62 15
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 3,690 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.8x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 900 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 30.0 frames per second 4.5 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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, slow rear-curtain sync, off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, 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
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383 grams (0.84 lb) 675 grams (1.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8")
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 images 470 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S EN-EL15c
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots 1 2
Cost at launch $900 $1,399