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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z fc

Portability
82
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-T30 front
 
Nikon Z fc front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
80
Overall
74

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z fc Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Released February 2019
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-T20
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-T30 II
Nikon Z fc
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 445g - 135 x 94 x 44mm
  • Revealed June 2021
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z fc Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z fc, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and Z fc (21MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T30 was announced 3 years before the Z fc and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T30 scores versus the Z fc in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Nikon Z fc

 Fujifilm X-T30 Z fc 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Fujifilm X-T30

 Z fc Fujifilm X-T30 
RevealedJune 2021February 2019More recent by 28 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Nikon Z fc

 Fujifilm X-T30 Z fc 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Display resolution1040k1040kSame display resolution
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z fc Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T30 enjoys outside dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z fc has sizing of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z fc in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 and the Z fc.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z fc size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T30 and Z fc is 82 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z fc top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z fc Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Z fc.

Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Fujifilm X-T30 to show more detail with its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T30 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z fc sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z fc Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z fc Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Portrait photography factors
Nikon Z fc Portrait photography factors
82
focusing manually
MP count excellent (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
supports RAW files
82
focusing manually
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Street photography details
Nikon Z fc Street photography details
78
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
has focus by touch
does not have image stabilization
74
fully articulated screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
offers touch focus
very good ISO range (51,200)
no image stabilization
heavier than average (445g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T30
Sports photography with Nikon Z fc
78
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames/s)
MP count excellent (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
great battery pack (380 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
68
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
terrible battery (300 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T30
Travel photography with Nikon Z fc
80
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
has focus by touch
MP count excellent (26MP)
built-in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
72
has bluetooth
offers touch focus
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery (300 per charge)
heavier than average (445g)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Landscape photography details
Nikon Z fc Landscape photography details
80
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count excellent (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
supports RAW files
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
75
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good megapixels (21MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
very good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
terrible battery (300 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T30
Vlogging with Nikon Z fc
36
touch screen
features face detect focus
high video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
74
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
has face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic port
no image stabilization
heavier than average (445 grams)
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z fc Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 and Nikon Z fc
 Fujifilm X-T30Nikon Z fc
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-T30 Nikon Z fc
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2019-02-14 2021-06-28
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip X-Processor 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 21 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6240 x 4160 5568 x 3712
Maximum native ISO 12800 51200
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 204800
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW files
Min boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 425 209
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Nikon Z
Amount of lenses 54 21
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.68x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom 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 Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383g (0.84 lbs) 445g (0.98 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 images 300 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S EN-EL25
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $899 $949