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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z50

Portability
82
Imaging
73
Features
88
Overall
79
Fujifilm X-T30 II front
 
Nikon Z50 front
Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z50 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
  • Introduced September 2021
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T30
Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Launched October 2019
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z50 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Nikon Z50, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) and Z50 (21MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T30 II was manufactured 24 months after the Z50 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T30 II scores versus the Z50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 II over the Nikon Z50

 Fujifilm X-T30 II Z50 
LaunchedSeptember 2021October 2019Newer by 24 months

Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Fujifilm X-T30 II

 Z50 Fujifilm X-T30 II 
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Nikon Z50

 Fujifilm X-T30 II Z50 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display resolution1040k1040kEqual display resolution
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z50 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T30 II features physical dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Nikon Z50 has dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") and a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Nikon Z50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 II compared to the Z50.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z50 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Z50 is 82 and 74 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z50 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z50 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Z50.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm X-T30 II to show more detail due to its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-T30 II will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z50 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z50 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon Z50 as a Portrait photography camera
83
manual focus
MP count high (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW formats
80
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T30 II
Street photography with Nikon Z50
79
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
includes touch focus
does not have image stabilization
73
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
provides touch to focus
weather proofing
great ISO range (51,200)
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (397g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T30 II
Sports photography with Nikon Z50
80
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 fps)
MP count high (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
good battery (380 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
75
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Travel photography camera
Nikon Z50 as a Travel photography camera
80
good battery (380 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
includes touch focus
MP count high (26 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have selfie friendly display
77
weather proofing
has bluetooth
provides touch to focus
megapixel count decent (21MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors in class (397 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Landscape photography info
Nikon Z50 Landscape photography info
81
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count high (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no low pass filter
saves RAW formats
good battery (380 shots)
does not have image stabilization
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Vlogging highlights
Nikon Z50 Vlogging highlights
37
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detect focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has mic port
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
71
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone support
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (397 grams)
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 II and Nikon Z50
 Fujifilm X-T30 IINikon Z50
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-T30 II Nikon Z50
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2021-09-02 2019-10-10
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed 6
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 surface area 366.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 21 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6240 x 4160 5568 x 3712
Highest native ISO 12800 51200
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 204800
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 425 209
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Nikon Z
Available lenses 62 15
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3.2 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
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 rate 30.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 PCM
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video 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) 397 gr (0.88 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" 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 shots 320 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Built-in
Battery model NP-W126S EN-EL25
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots One One
Price at release $900 $857