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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z7 II

Portability
82
Imaging
73
Features
88
Overall
79
Fujifilm X-T30 II front
 
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
Portability
61
Imaging
81
Features
92
Overall
85

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z7 II Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30 II
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand 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 Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Revealed October 2020
  • Earlier Model is Nikon Z7
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z7 II Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z7 II, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) and Z7 II (46MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 II (APS-C) and Z7 II (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 II was launched 11 months later than the Z7 II which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T30 II grades vs the Z7 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 II over the Nikon Z7 II

 Fujifilm X-T30 II Z7 II 
RevealedSeptember 2021October 2020More recent by 11 months

Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Fujifilm X-T30 II

 Z7 II Fujifilm X-T30 II 
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1040kClearer display (+1060k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Nikon Z7 II

 Fujifilm X-T30 II Z7 II 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z7 II Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T30 II features outside measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Nikon Z7 II has measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 II against the Z7 II.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z7 II size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Z7 II is 82 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z7 II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z7 II Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The graphic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Z7 II.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T30 II featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Nikon Z7 II will give more detail utilizing its extra 20 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-T30 II is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z7 II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z7 II Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z7 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Portrait photography factors
Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography factors
83
you can focus manually
fantastic megapixels (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW formats
88
focusing manually
high MP (46MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Street photography info
Nikon Z7 II Street photography info
79
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
has touch to focus
no image stabilization
79
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
weather proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Sports photography factors
Nikon Z7 II Sports photography factors
80
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
high max fps (30.0 frames/s)
fantastic megapixels (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
90
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (46MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Travel photography info
Nikon Z7 II Travel photography info
80
better than average battery power (380 shots)
has bluetooth
has touch to focus
fantastic megapixels (26MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
72
weather proof
supports bluetooth
offers focus by touch
high MP (46 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Landscape photography details
Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography details
81
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
fantastic megapixels (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (380 shots)
no image stabilization
88
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Vlogging camera
Nikon Z7 II as a Vlogging camera
37
touchscreen enabled
includes face detection focus
high video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone support
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
36
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z7 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 II and Nikon Z7 II
 Fujifilm X-T30 IINikon Z7 Mark II
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-T30 II Nikon Z7 Mark II
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 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 measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 46 megapixel
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 8256 x 5504
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest boosted ISO 51200 102400
Minimum native ISO 160 64
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 80 32
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 425 493
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Nikon Z
Number of lenses 62 15
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 3,690 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.8x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 900 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 30.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383 gr (0.84 lb) 705 gr (1.55 lb)
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 shots 420 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II)
Card slots One Dual
Launch pricing $900 $2,997