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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z6 II

Portability
82
Imaging
73
Features
88
Overall
79
Fujifilm X-T30 II front
 
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z6 II 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
  • Released September 2021
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T30
Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Revealed October 2020
  • Previous Model is Nikon Z6
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z6 II Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Fujifilm X-T30 II versus Nikon Z6 II, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) and the Z6 II (25MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm X-T30 II (APS-C) and Z6 II (Full frame) possess different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-T30 II was revealed 11 months after the Z6 II and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T30 II scores against the Z6 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 Fujifilm X-T30 II Z6 II 
RevealedSeptember 2021October 2020Newer by 11 months

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

 Z6 II Fujifilm X-T30 II 
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1040kSharper screen (+1060k dot)

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

 Fujifilm X-T30 II Z6 II 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z6 II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T30 II has got physical dimensions 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 II has specifications of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs).

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

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 II compared to the Z6 II.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z6 II size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Z6 II is 82 and 61 respectively.

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

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z6 II Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The picture below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Z6 II.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T30 II with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Fujifilm X-T30 II will offer extra detail because of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-T30 II should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z6 II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z6 II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Portrait photography factors
Nikon Z6 II Portrait photography factors
83
focusing manually
amazing megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
86
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is excellent (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Street photography information
Nikon Z6 II Street photography information
79
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
does not have image stabilization
78
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
environment sealing
great ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Sports photography information
Nikon Z6 II Sports photography information
80
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
high frames per second (30.0 frames per second)
amazing megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
great battery life (380 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is excellent (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
not so great battery power (410 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Travel photography info
Nikon Z6 II Travel photography info
80
great battery life (380 shots)
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
amazing megapixels (26MP)
built-in flash
display is not selfie friendly
66
environment sealing
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
sensor resolution is excellent (25MP)
not so great battery power (410 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon Z6 II as a Landscape photography camera
81
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
amazing megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (380 shots)
does not have image stabilization
82
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is excellent (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
2 card slots
not so great battery power (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Vlogging features
Nikon Z6 II Vlogging features
37
touchscreen
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
36
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z6 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 II and Nikon Z6 II
 Fujifilm X-T30 IINikon Z6 Mark II
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-T30 II Nikon Z6 Mark II
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2021-09-02 2020-10-14
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 resolution 6240 x 4160 6048 x 4024
Highest native ISO 12800 51200
Highest boosted ISO 51200 204800
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW data
Min boosted ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 425 273
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Nikon Z
Amount of lenses 62 15
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3.2 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 3,690k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.8x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 900 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 30.0 frames/s 14.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change 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, slow rear-curtain sync, off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/200 seconds
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 / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383 grams (0.84 pounds) 705 grams (1.55 pounds)
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 photos 410 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) CFexpress Type B / XQD
Card slots Single Two
Launch pricing $900 $1,997