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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon D7500

Portability
82
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76
Fujifilm X-T30 front
 
Nikon D7500 front
Portability
60
Imaging
66
Features
92
Overall
76

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon D7500 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Announced February 2019
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-T20
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-T30 II
Nikon D7500
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 1640000)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 720g - 136 x 104 x 73mm
  • Introduced April 2017
  • Old Model is Nikon D7200
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon D7500 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm X-T30 versus Nikon D7500, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and D7500 (21MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T30 was introduced 23 months after the D7500 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-T30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon D7500 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm X-T30 grades versus the D7500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Nikon D7500

 Fujifilm X-T30 D7500 
IntroducedFebruary 2019April 2017More modern by 23 months
Screen resolution1040k922kCrisper screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D7500 over the Fujifilm X-T30

 D7500 Fujifilm X-T30 
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Nikon D7500

 Fujifilm X-T30 D7500 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon D7500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T30 enjoys physical dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Nikon D7500 has specifications of 136mm x 104mm x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9") having a weight of 720 grams (1.59 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-T30 versus Nikon D7500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 compared to the D7500.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon D7500 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T30 and D7500 is 82 and 60 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon D7500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon D7500 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T30 and D7500.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Fujifilm X-T30 to resolve extra detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-T30 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon D7500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon D7500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon D7500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Portrait photography features
Nikon D7500 Portrait photography features
82
manual focus
fantastic megapixels (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
79
focusing manually
decent MP (21MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Street photography highlights
Nikon D7500 Street photography highlights
79
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
supports focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
76
tilting screen
built in image stabilization
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
includes focus by touch
weather sealing
good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Sports photography details
Nikon D7500 Sports photography details
79
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
high max frames per second (20.0 frames per second)
fantastic megapixels (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
good battery pack (380 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
83
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization
decent MP (21MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Travel photography info
Nikon D7500 Travel photography info
80
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
has bluetooth
supports focus via touch
fantastic megapixels (26MP)
flash built-in
screen isn't selfie friendly
70
weather sealing
has bluetooth
includes focus by touch
decent MP (21 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Landscape photography factors
Nikon D7500 Landscape photography factors
81
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
fantastic megapixels (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW files
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
82
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization
decent MP (21MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Vlogging advice
Nikon D7500 Vlogging advice
36
has touchscreen
provides face detect focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
35
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization
features face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon D7500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 and Nikon D7500
 Fujifilm X-T30Nikon D7500
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-T30 Nikon D7500
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Announced 2019-02-14 2017-04-12
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor 4 Expeed 5
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 21 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6240 x 4160 5568 x 3712
Maximum native ISO 12800 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 1640000
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 425 51
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Nikon F
Available lenses 54 309
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.63x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 20.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Yes (Hot-shoe, Wireless plus sync connector)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383g (0.84 lbs) 720g (1.59 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 136 x 104 x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 86
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.0
DXO Low light score not tested 1483
Other
Battery life 380 photographs 950 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S EN-EL15a
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $899 $1,247