Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z6
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 26MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
- Announced February 2019
- Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-T20
- Updated by Fujifilm X-T30 II
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
- Announced August 2018
- Renewed by Nikon Z6 II
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Let's look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z6, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and the Z6 (25MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm X-T30 (APS-C) and Z6 (Full frame) posses different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe Fujifilm X-T30 was manufactured 6 months after the Z6 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm X-T30 matches up vs the Z6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-T30 & Nikon Z6. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-T30 Gallery & Nikon Z6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Nikon Z6
| Fujifilm X-T30 | Z6 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 over the Fujifilm X-T30
| Z6 | Fujifilm X-T30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3.2" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
| Screen resolution | 2100k |  | 1040k | Crisper screen (+1060k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Nikon Z6
| Fujifilm X-T30 | Z6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2019 |  | August 2018 | Similar age |
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z6 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T30 has physical measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Nikon Z6 has sizing of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z6 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 versus the Z6.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T30 and Z6 is 82 and 62 respectively.
Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z6 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The image here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Z6.
As you can tell, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T30 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Fujifilm X-T30 will offer extra detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively.
Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z6 Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z6 Specifications
| Fujifilm X-T30 | Nikon Z6 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | FujiFilm | Nikon |
| Model type | Fujifilm X-T30 | Nikon Z6 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2019-02-14 | 2018-08-23 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | X-Processor 4 | Expeed 6 |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-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 | 26MP | 25MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 6240 x 4160 | 6048 x 4024 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 51200 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 51200 | 204800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 160 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Lowest enhanced ISO | 80 | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 425 | 273 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Fujifilm X | Nikon Z |
| Available lenses | 54 | 15 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3.2" |
| Resolution of screen | 1,040k dot | 2,100k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | 3,690k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | 0.8x |
| 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 | 20.0 frames per sec | 12.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| 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, slow rear-curtain sync, off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | - | 1/200 seconds |
| 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 / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Highest 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 383g (0.84 lb) | 675g (1.49 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") | 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 95 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 25.3 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.3 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 3299 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 380 photographs | 330 photographs |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-W126S | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | XQD card |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $899 | $1,997 |