Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon 1 J5

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm X-T30 and Nikon 1 J5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and 1 J5 (21MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 (APS-C) and 1 J5 (1") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 was manufactured 3 years later than the 1 J5 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-T30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon 1 J5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm X-T30 scores vs the 1 J5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-T30 and Nikon 1 J5. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-T30 Gallery and Nikon 1 J5 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T30 comes with 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 1 J5 has dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-T30 and Nikon 1 J5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 vs the 1 J5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T30 and 1 J5 is 82 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T30 and 1 J5.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T30 due to its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm X-T30 will offer more detail due to its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-T30 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.