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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z6

Portability
82
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76
Fujifilm X-T30 front
 
Nikon Z6 front
Portability
62
Imaging
75
Features
88
Overall
80

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z6 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30
(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
Nikon Z6
(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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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z6 Overview

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.

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The 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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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 dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1040kCrisper screen (+1060k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Nikon Z6

 Fujifilm X-T30 Z6 
AnnouncedFebruary 2019August 2018Similar age
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z6 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon Z6 Portrait photography highlights
82
manual focus
high megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
85
focusing manually
great MP (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Street photography factors
Nikon Z6 Street photography factors
79
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
offers focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
78
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
weather proofing
good high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Sports photography information
Nikon Z6 Sports photography information
79
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames/s)
high megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
good battery power (380 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
81
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great MP (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
low battery pack (330 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Travel photography highlights
Nikon Z6 Travel photography highlights
80
good battery power (380 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
offers focus via touch
high megapixels (26MP)
built-in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
66
weather proofing
has bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
great MP (25MP)
low battery pack (330 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Landscape photography factors
Nikon Z6 Landscape photography factors
81
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
high megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
exports RAW files
good battery power (380 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
81
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is decent (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great MP (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
low battery pack (330 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Vlogging details
Nikon Z6 Vlogging details
36
has touchscreen
has face detection autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
36
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 and Nikon Z6
 Fujifilm X-T30Nikon 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