Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z5
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z5 Key Specs
(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
- Announced February 2019
- Older Model is Fujifilm X-T20
- Renewed by Fujifilm X-T30 II
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
- Launched July 2020
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Here is a thorough review of the Fujifilm X-T30 versus Nikon Z5, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and the Z5 (24MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm X-T30 (APS-C) and Z5 (Full frame) use totally different sensor sizes.
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Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm X-T30 matches up versus the Z5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Nikon Z5
| Fujifilm X-T30 | Z5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Fujifilm X-T30
| Z5 | Fujifilm X-T30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2020 |  | February 2019 | Fresher by 17 months |
| Screen sizing | 3.2" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Nikon Z5
| Fujifilm X-T30 | Z5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 1040k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z5 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T30 enjoys external dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Nikon Z5 has proportions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm X-T30 versus Nikon Z5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 vs the Z5.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T30 and Z5 is 82 and 62 respectively.
Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z5 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The photograph below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Z5.
As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T30 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Fujifilm X-T30 will deliver greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T30 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z5 Specifications
| Fujifilm X-T30 | Nikon Z5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Nikon |
| Model type | Fujifilm X-T30 | Nikon Z5 |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2019-02-14 | 2020-07-20 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | X-Processor 4 | Expeed 6 |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 35.9 x 23.9mm |
| Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 858.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 26 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 6240 x 4160 | 6016 x 4016 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 51200 |
| Max boosted ISO | 51200 | 102400 |
| Min native ISO | 160 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Min boosted ISO | 80 | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 425 | 273 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Fujifilm X | Nikon Z |
| Available lenses | 54 | 15 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Tilting | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3.2" |
| Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | 3,690 thousand dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | 0.8x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | - |
| Continuous shooting speed | 20.0fps | 4.5fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | - | 1/200 seconds |
| 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 | 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 @ 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 |
| Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.1 (5 GBit/sec) | Yes |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 383 gr (0.84 lbs) | 675 gr (1.49 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
| 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 shots | 470 shots |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-W126S | EN-EL15c |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) |
| Storage slots | One | 2 |
| Retail cost | $899 | $1,399 |
