Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z7
Portability
82 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
78
82 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
78
Portability
62 Imaging
78 Features
89 Overall
82
62 Imaging
78 Features
89 Overall
82
Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z7 Key Specs
Fujifilm X-T30 II
(Full Review)
(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
- Previous Model is Fujifilm X-T30
Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 46MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 64 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
- Introduced August 2018
- Successor is Nikon Z7 II
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Lets look much closer at the Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z7, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) and Z7 (46MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 II (APS-C) and Z7 (Full frame) offer different sensor dimensions.
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Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm X-T30 II grades against the Z7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 II over the Nikon Z7
| Fujifilm X-T30 II | Z7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | September 2021 |  | August 2018 | Fresher by 37 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Fujifilm X-T30 II
| Z7 | Fujifilm X-T30 II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3.2" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
| Screen resolution | 2100k |  | 1040k | Clearer screen (+1060k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Nikon Z7
| Fujifilm X-T30 II | Z7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z7 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T30 II features exterior measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Nikon Z7 has specifications of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") along with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z7 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 II versus the Z7.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Z7 is 82 and 62 respectively.
Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z7 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Z7.
Clearly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T30 II because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Nikon Z7 will provide greater detail having its extra 20 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-T30 II provides an edge in sensor tech.
Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon Z7 as a Portrait photography camera
you can focus manually
great sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW formats
you can focus manually
MP count high (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Fujifilm X-T30 II Street photography highlights
Nikon Z7 Street photography highlights
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
environment proofing
great ISO range (25,600)
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Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Sports photography camera
Nikon Z7 as a Sports photography camera
silent mode (1/32,000s)
high fps (30.0 frames per second)
great sensor resolution (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery pack (380 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
terrible battery pack (330 shots)
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Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Travel photography camera
Nikon Z7 as a Travel photography camera
good battery pack (380 per charge)
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
great sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have a selfie friendly screen
environment proofing
has bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
MP count high (46MP)
terrible battery pack (330 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
Photography GlossaryLandscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T30 II
Landscape photography with Nikon Z7
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
great sensor resolution (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (380 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
terrible battery pack (330 CIPA)
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Fujifilm X-T30 II Vlogging factors
Nikon Z7 Vlogging factors
touchscreen enabled
supports face detection focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone socket
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone support
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z7 Specifications
| Fujifilm X-T30 II | Nikon Z7 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Nikon |
| Model | Fujifilm X-T30 II | Nikon Z7 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2021-09-02 | 2018-08-23 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Expeed 6 |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
| Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 35.9 x 23.9mm |
| Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 858.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 26 megapixels | 46 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 6240 x 4160 | 8256 x 5504 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 51200 | 102400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 160 | 64 |
| RAW files | ||
| Lowest enhanced ISO | 80 | 32 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 425 | 493 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Fujifilm X | Nikon Z |
| Number of lenses | 62 | 15 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3.2" |
| Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 2,100 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | 3,690 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | 0.8x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 900 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Max silent shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | - |
| Continuous shutter rate | 30.0 frames/s | 9.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 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 | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | - | 1/200 secs |
| 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 / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Video data 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) | Yes |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| 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 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 99 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 26.3 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.6 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 2668 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 380 shots | 330 shots |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 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) | XQD card |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $900 | $2,797 |