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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z6

Portability
82
Imaging
73
Features
88
Overall
79
Fujifilm X-T30 II front
 
Nikon Z6 front
Portability
62
Imaging
75
Features
88
Overall
80

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z6 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
  • Launched September 2021
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-T30
Nikon Z6
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Launched August 2018
  • Successor is Nikon Z6 II
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z6 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Fujifilm X-T30 II versus Nikon Z6, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) and the Z6 (25MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm X-T30 II (APS-C) and Z6 (Full frame) feature different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-T30 II was introduced 3 years after the Z6 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T30 II matches up against the Z6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 II over the Nikon Z6

 Fujifilm X-T30 II Z6 
LaunchedSeptember 2021August 2018More modern by 37 months

Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 over the Fujifilm X-T30 II

 Z6 Fujifilm X-T30 II 
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1040kClearer screen (+1060k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Nikon Z6

 Fujifilm X-T30 II Z6 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z6 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T30 II comes with physical measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z6 has specifications of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-T30 II versus Nikon Z6 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 II against the Z6.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z6 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Z6 is 82 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z6 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The pic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Z6.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T30 II having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Fujifilm X-T30 II will show more detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-T30 II should have an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Portrait photography info
Nikon Z6 Portrait photography info
83
manual focus
MP count fantastic (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW files
85
manual focus
high megapixels (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Street photography camera
Nikon Z6 as a Street photography camera
79
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
offers focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
78
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
environment proof
very good high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Sports photography factors
Nikon Z6 Sports photography factors
80
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (30.0 frames per second)
MP count fantastic (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery life (380 per charge)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
81
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect AF
not so great battery pack (330 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Travel photography features
Nikon Z6 Travel photography features
80
good battery life (380 shots)
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
MP count fantastic (26 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
66
environment proof
has bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
high megapixels (25 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (330 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T30 II
Landscape photography with Nikon Z6
81
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count fantastic (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
delivers RAW files
good battery life (380 shots)
lack of image stabilization
81
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
not so great battery pack (330 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Vlogging highlights
Nikon Z6 Vlogging highlights
37
built-in touchscreen
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
36
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 II and Nikon Z6
 Fujifilm X-T30 IINikon Z6
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-T30 II Nikon Z6
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2021-09-02 2018-08-23
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed 6
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-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 megapixels 25 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6240 x 4160 6048 x 4024
Maximum native ISO 12800 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 204800
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 425 273
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Nikon Z
Available lenses 62 15
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 3,690k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.8x
Features
Min shutter speed 900s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 30.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
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, slow rear-curtain sync, off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/200s
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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383 gr (0.84 lbs) 675 gr (1.49 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 95
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 3299
Other
Battery life 380 images 330 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) XQD card
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $900 $1,997