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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon 1 V1

Portability
82
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-T30 front
 
Nikon 1 V1 front
Portability
84
Imaging
40
Features
68
Overall
51

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon 1 V1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Revealed February 2019
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-T20
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-T30 II
Nikon 1 V1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 383g - 113 x 76 x 44mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Successor is Nikon 1 V2
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon 1 V1 Overview

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon 1 V1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and 1 V1 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 (APS-C) and 1 V1 (1") provide different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 was unveiled 7 years later than the 1 V1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-T30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon 1 V1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm X-T30 grades versus the 1 V1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Nikon 1 V1

 Fujifilm X-T30 1 V1 
RevealedFebruary 2019January 2012More recent by 87 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k921kClearer screen (+119k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V1 over the Fujifilm X-T30

 1 V1 Fujifilm X-T30 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Nikon 1 V1

 Fujifilm X-T30 1 V1 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon 1 V1 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T30 offers physical measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Nikon 1 V1 has dimensions of 113mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon 1 V1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 versus the 1 V1.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon 1 V1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T30 and 1 V1 is 82 and 84 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon 1 V1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon 1 V1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T30 and 1 V1.

As you have seen, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T30 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Fujifilm X-T30 will offer greater detail having an extra 16MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-T30 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon 1 V1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon 1 V1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon 1 V1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Portrait photography features
Nikon 1 V1 Portrait photography features
81
has manual focus
megapixel count excellent (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
54
has manual focus
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Street photography details
Nikon 1 V1 Street photography details
78
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
has touch to focus
lack of image stabilization
62
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Sports photography info
Nikon 1 V1 Sports photography info
78
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
high max fps (20.0 frames/s)
megapixel count excellent (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
good battery (380 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
53
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
sensor size is good (1")
supports tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon 1 V1 as a Travel photography camera
79
good battery (380 per charge)
has bluetooth
has touch to focus
megapixel count excellent (26MP)
built-in flash
display is not selfie friendly
41
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Landscape photography factors
Nikon 1 V1 Landscape photography factors
80
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count excellent (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no low pass filter
saves RAW formats
good battery (380 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
60
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon 1 V1 as a Vlogging camera
36
touch screen
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has mic port
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
30
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon 1 V1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 and Nikon 1 V1
 Fujifilm X-T30Nikon 1 V1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-T30 Nikon 1 V1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-02-14 2012-01-20
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X-Processor 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6240 x 4160 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 425 135
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Nikon 1
Total lenses 54 13
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames/s 10.0 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 modes Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/250s
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)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383 gr (0.84 pounds) 383 gr (0.84 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 113 x 76 x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 54
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 346
Other
Battery life 380 photos 350 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S EN-EL15
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $899 $670