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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z50

Portability
82
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-T30 front
 
Nikon Z50 front
Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z50 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
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-T20
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-T30 II
Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Revealed October 2019
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z50 Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 versus Nikon Z50, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and Z50 (21MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T30 was manufactured 7 months earlier than the Z50 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm X-T30 matches up versus the Z50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Nikon Z50

 Fujifilm X-T30 Z50 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Fujifilm X-T30

 Z50 Fujifilm X-T30 
RevealedOctober 2019February 2019More modern by 7 months
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Nikon Z50

 Fujifilm X-T30 Z50 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen resolution1040k1040kSame screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z50 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. 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 Z50 has sizing of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") having a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-T30 versus Nikon Z50 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 and the Z50.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z50 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T30 and Z50 is 82 and 74 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z50 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z50 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The pic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Z50.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm X-T30 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-T30 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z50 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z50 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Portrait photography advice
Nikon Z50 Portrait photography advice
82
has manual focus
high sensor resolution (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW formats
80
focusing manually
MP count decent (21MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Street photography details
Nikon Z50 Street photography details
78
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
has focus by touch
lack of image stabilization
73
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
has touch focus
environment proof
great high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (397g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Sports photography highlights
Nikon Z50 Sports photography highlights
78
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
high max fps (20.0 fps)
high sensor resolution (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
good battery power (380 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
75
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T30
Travel photography with Nikon Z50
80
good battery power (380 per charge)
supports bluetooth
has focus by touch
high sensor resolution (26MP)
flash built-in
screen is not selfie friendly
77
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
has touch focus
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (397g)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Landscape photography advice
Nikon Z50 Landscape photography advice
80
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
high sensor resolution (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW formats
good battery power (380 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Vlogging details
Nikon Z50 Vlogging details
36
touchscreen functionality
offers face detect focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
71
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic support
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (397g)
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 and Nikon Z50
 Fujifilm X-T30Nikon Z50
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-T30 Nikon Z50
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2019-02-14 2019-10-10
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X-Processor 4 Expeed 6
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 area 366.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 21 megapixel
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
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 425 209
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Nikon Z
Total lenses 54 15
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 PCM
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383 grams (0.84 lbs) 397 grams (0.88 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" 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 images 320 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Built-in
Battery model NP-W126S EN-EL25
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $899 $857