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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon 1 J1

Portability
82
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76
Fujifilm X-T30 front
 
Nikon 1 J1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
56
Overall
46

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon 1 J1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Released February 2019
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-T20
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-T30 II
Nikon 1 J1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 234g - 106 x 61 x 30mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Replacement is Nikon 1 J2
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon 1 J1 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm X-T30 and Nikon 1 J1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and 1 J1 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 (APS-C) and 1 J1 (1") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 was brought out 7 years later than the 1 J1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-T30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon 1 J1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T30 matches up versus the 1 J1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Nikon 1 J1

 Fujifilm X-T30 1 J1 
IntroducedFebruary 2019January 2012Fresher by 87 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J1 over the Fujifilm X-T30

 1 J1 Fujifilm X-T30 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Nikon 1 J1

 Fujifilm X-T30 1 J1 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon 1 J1 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T30 features outer dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Nikon 1 J1 has specifications of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 versus the 1 J1.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon 1 J1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T30 and 1 J1 is 82 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon 1 J1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon 1 J1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The visual here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T30 and 1 J1.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T30 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm X-T30 will offer you more detail having its extra 16MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-T30 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon 1 J1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon 1 J1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon 1 J1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Portrait photography features
Nikon 1 J1 Portrait photography features
82
manual focus
amazing MP (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect focus
supports RAW formats
48
manual focus
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Street photography info
Nikon 1 J1 Street photography info
79
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
lack of image stabilization
69
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (234 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon 1 J1 as a Sports photography camera
79
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
high max frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
amazing MP (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking focus
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
48
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
sensor size is good (1")
includes tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
low battery (230 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T30
Travel photography with Nikon 1 J1
80
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
offers focus by touch
amazing MP (26 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not contain selfie friendly display
60
lighter than competition (234 grams)
has built in flash
low battery (230 CIPA)
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Landscape photography factors
Nikon 1 J1 Landscape photography factors
81
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3")
amazing MP (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
56
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
low battery (230 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Vlogging advice
Nikon 1 J1 Vlogging advice
36
built-in touchscreen
features face detect focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone port
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
30
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (234 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
missing mic port
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon 1 J1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 and Nikon 1 J1
 Fujifilm X-T30Nikon 1 J1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-T30 Nikon 1 J1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2019-02-14 2012-01-20
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6240 x 4160 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 425 135
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Nikon 1
Available lenses 54 13
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/60s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383 gr (0.84 pounds) 234 gr (0.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 106 x 61 x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 56
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.0
DXO Low light score not tested 372
Other
Battery life 380 images 230 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S EN-EL20
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
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