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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon 1 V2

Portability
82
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76
Fujifilm X-T30 front
 
Nikon 1 V2 front
Portability
85
Imaging
44
Features
66
Overall
52

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon 1 V2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Launched February 2019
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-T20
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-T30 II
Nikon 1 V2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 278g - 109 x 82 x 46mm
  • Launched October 2012
  • Old Model is Nikon 1 V1
  • Replacement is Nikon 1 V3
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon 1 V2 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm X-T30 versus Nikon 1 V2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and 1 V2 (14MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 (APS-C) and 1 V2 (1") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 was manufactured 6 years after the 1 V2 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm X-T30 scores against the 1 V2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Nikon 1 V2

 Fujifilm X-T30 1 V2 
LaunchedFebruary 2019October 2012More modern by 77 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k921kClearer screen (+119k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V2 over the Fujifilm X-T30

 1 V2 Fujifilm X-T30 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Nikon 1 V2

 Fujifilm X-T30 1 V2 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon 1 V2 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T30 comes with outside dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Nikon 1 V2 has measurements of 109mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 278 grams (0.61 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-T30 versus Nikon 1 V2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 against the 1 V2.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon 1 V2 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T30 and 1 V2 is 82 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon 1 V2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon 1 V2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T30 and 1 V2.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T30 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-T30 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-T30 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon 1 V2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon 1 V2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon 1 V2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T30
Portrait photography with Nikon 1 V2
82
has manual focus
great MP (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
66
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 as a Street photography camera
Nikon 1 V2 as a Street photography camera
79
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch focus
does not have image stabilization
63
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Sports photography details
Nikon 1 V2 Sports photography details
79
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (20.0 frames per second)
great MP (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (380 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
63
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
resolution is good (14MP)
decent sensor size (1")
includes tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T30
Travel photography with Nikon 1 V2
80
better than average battery life (380 shots)
supports bluetooth
provides touch focus
great MP (26MP)
flash built-in
screen is not selfie friendly
62
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T30
Landscape photography with Nikon 1 V2
81
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
great MP (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no low pass filter
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (380 shots)
does not have image stabilization
63
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
nice screen size (3")
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon 1 V2 as a Vlogging camera
36
touchscreen
provides face detection focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
29
includes face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
lack of microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon 1 V2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 and Nikon 1 V2
 Fujifilm X-T30Nikon 1 V2
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-T30 Nikon 1 V2
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2019-02-14 2012-10-24
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X-Processor 4 Expeed 3A
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 26MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6240 x 4160 4608 x 3072
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 160 160
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 425 73
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Nikon 1
Total lenses 54 13
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames per sec 15.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/250 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 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383g (0.84 lb) 278g (0.61 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 109 x 82 x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 50
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 403
Other
Battery life 380 photographs 310 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S EN-EL21
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $899 $599