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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z8

Portability
82 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
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Fujifilm X-T30 II front
 
Nikon Z8 front
Portability
55 Imaging
83 Features
83 Overall
83

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z8 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30 II
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Introduced September 2021
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-T30
Nikon Z8
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 910g - 144 x 119 x 83mm
  • Announced May 2023
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z8 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z8, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) and Z8 (46MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 II (APS-C) and Z8 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 II was unveiled 20 months before the Z8 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T30 II grades against the Z8 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 II over the Nikon Z8

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-T30 II Z8 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Nikon Z8 over the Fujifilm X-T30 II

		

		

			
 Z8 Fujifilm X-T30 II 
AnnouncedMay 2023September 2021Newer by 20 months
Display size3.20"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2089k1040kClearer display (+1049k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Nikon Z8

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-T30 II Z8 
Manually focus  Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z8 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T30 II provides exterior measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Nikon Z8 has measurements of 144mm x 119mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z8 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 II vs the Z8.
Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z8 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Z8 is 82 and 55 respectively.
Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z8 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z8 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Z8.
As you have seen, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T30 II having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Nikon Z8 will offer greater detail having an extra 20MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-T30 II is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z8 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z8 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-T30 II Portrait photography features
Nikon Z8 Portrait photography features
83
 has manual focus
 amazing MP (26 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 includes face detect focus
 supports RAW files
89
 has manual focus
 amazing MP (46 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 provides face detect focusing
 saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm X-T30 II Street photography highlights
Nikon Z8 Street photography highlights
79
 tilting screen
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
 has focus by touch
 lack of image stabilization
72
 screen tilts up and down
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 saves RAW formats
 supports touch to focus
 environment proofing
 good ISO range (25,600)
 more heavy than average (910 grams)
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
 Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Sports photography camera
 Nikon Z8 as a Sports photography camera
79
 quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
 max fps high (30.0 frames per second)
 amazing MP (26MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 includes tracking focus
 great battery pack (380 CIPA)
 has phase detect auto focus
 lack of image stabilization
81
 silent shooting (1/32,000s)
 high frames per second (30.0 fps)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 amazing MP (46MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 provides tracking focus
 environment proofing
 supports phase detect AF
 max shutter speed is low (1/s)
 low battery (330 shots)
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm X-T30 II Travel photography features
Nikon Z8 Travel photography features
80
 great battery pack (380 CIPA)
 has bluetooth
 has focus by touch
 amazing MP (26 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 does not feature selfie friendly display
61
 environment proofing
 has bluetooth
 supports touch to focus
 amazing MP (46MP)
 low battery (330 shots)
 more heavy than average (910 grams)
 screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm X-T30 II Landscape photography info
Nikon Z8 Landscape photography info
81
 has manual focus
 switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 amazing MP (26MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 does not have low pass filter
 supports RAW files
 great battery pack (380 shots)
 lack of image stabilization
84
 has manual focus
 change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 screen size is decent (3.20")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 amazing MP (46MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 good ISO range (25,600)
 saves RAW formats
 environment proofing
 has dual storage slots
 low battery (330 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T30 II
Vlogging with Nikon Z8
36
 touchscreen capability
 includes face detect focus
 high video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 has microphone port
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 lack of image stabilization
33
 touchscreen capability
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 provides face detect focusing
 high res video (7680 x 4320 resolution)
 comes with microphone jack
 screen is not selfie friendly
 more heavy than average (910 grams)
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z8 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 II and Nikon Z8
 Fujifilm X-T30 IINikon Z8
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-T30 II Nikon Z8
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2021-09-02 2023-05-10
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS Stacked 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 megapixels 46 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 6240 x 4160 8256 x 5504
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max boosted ISO 51200 102400
Minimum native ISO 160 64
RAW images    
Minimum boosted ISO 80 32
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 425 493
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Nikon Z
Total lenses 62 46
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.20 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 2,089k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 3,686k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.8x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 900 secs 900 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs -
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 30.0 frames/s 30.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Front-curtain sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Off
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash sync - 1/200 secs
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 7680 x 4320 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, L
Max video resolution 4096x2160 7680x4320
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, H.265
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 383 gr (0.84 lb) 910 gr (2.01 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 144 x 119 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 98
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 2548
Other
Battery life 380 photos 330 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S EN-EL15c
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) one CFexpress Type B slot and one UHS-II SD slot
Storage slots 1 2
Launch price $900 $3,999