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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z30

Portability
82
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76
Fujifilm X-T30 front
 
Nikon Z30 front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z30 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Announced February 2019
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-T20
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-T30 II
Nikon Z30
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 405g - 128 x 74 x 60mm
  • Launched June 2022
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z30 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm X-T30 versus Nikon Z30, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and Z30 (21MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T30 was revealed 4 years earlier than the Z30 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm X-T30 scores versus the Z30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Nikon Z30

 Fujifilm X-T30 Z30 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z30 over the Fujifilm X-T30

 Z30 Fujifilm X-T30 
LaunchedJune 2022February 2019Fresher by 41 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Nikon Z30

 Fujifilm X-T30 Z30 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen dimension3"3.00"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution1040k1040kIdentical screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z30 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T30 has external 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 Z30 has specifications of 128mm x 74mm x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-T30 versus Nikon Z30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 compared to the Z30.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z30 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T30 and Z30 is 82 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Z30.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm X-T30 to give you extra detail because of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T30 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon Z30 as a Portrait photography camera
82
you can focus manually
excellent resolution (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
82
you can focus manually
MP count decent (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T30
Street photography with Nikon Z30
79
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
has focus by touch
lack of image stabilization
75
screen articulates
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
has focus via touch
weather sealing
good ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (405 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T30
Sports photography with Nikon Z30
79
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
max fps high (20.0 frames/s)
excellent resolution (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery (380 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
76
MP count decent (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Travel photography factors
Nikon Z30 Travel photography factors
80
great battery (380 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
has focus by touch
excellent resolution (26 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is not selfie friendly
78
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
has focus via touch
MP count decent (21MP)
selfie friendly display
more heavy than competitors in class (405 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Landscape photography advice
Nikon Z30 Landscape photography advice
81
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
excellent resolution (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW formats
great battery (380 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
80
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.00 inch)
MP count decent (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon Z30 as a Vlogging camera
36
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
74
selfie friendly display
touch screen
features face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (405 grams)
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 and Nikon Z30
 Fujifilm X-T30Nikon Z30
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-T30 Nikon Z30
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2019-02-14 2022-06-29
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by X-Processor 4 -
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 megapixels 21 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 425 209
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Nikon Z
Number of lenses 54 35
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3.00"
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting speed 20.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383 grams (0.84 lbs) 405 grams (0.89 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 128 x 74 x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 photos 330 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S EN-EL25
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) -
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $899 $650