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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z6 II

Portability
82
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-T30 front
 
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
Portability
61
Imaging
76
Features
89
Overall
81

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z6 II Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Revealed February 2019
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T20
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-T30 II
Nikon Z6 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 Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Revealed October 2020
  • Old Model is Nikon Z6
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z6 II Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z6 II, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and the Z6 II (25MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm X-T30 (APS-C) and Z6 II (Full frame) possess different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-T30 was released 20 months before the Z6 II which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T30 grades against the Z6 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Nikon Z6 II

 Fujifilm X-T30 Z6 II 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Fujifilm X-T30

 Z6 II Fujifilm X-T30 
RevealedOctober 2020February 2019More modern by 20 months
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1040kSharper screen (+1060k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Nikon Z6 II

 Fujifilm X-T30 Z6 II 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z6 II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T30 has outer dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z6 II has specifications of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 vs the Z6 II.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z6 II size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T30 and Z6 II is 82 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z6 II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z6 II Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The image below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Z6 II.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T30 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Fujifilm X-T30 will render more detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-T30 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z6 II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z6 II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Portrait photography info
Nikon Z6 II Portrait photography info
81
focusing manually
amazing resolution (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
85
you can focus manually
resolution is amazing (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Street photography factors
Nikon Z6 II Street photography factors
78
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
supports touch focus
does not have image stabilization
78
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
comes with focus via touch
weather proofing
very good high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Sports photography highlights
Nikon Z6 II Sports photography highlights
78
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
high frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
amazing resolution (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
great battery (380 shots)
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
81
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is amazing (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect AF
terrible battery life (410 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon Z6 II as a Travel photography camera
79
great battery (380 shots)
supports bluetooth
supports touch focus
amazing resolution (26 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
66
weather proofing
has bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
resolution is amazing (25MP)
terrible battery life (410 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T30
Landscape photography with Nikon Z6 II
80
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
amazing resolution (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW formats
great battery (380 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
81
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is amazing (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
has double storage slots
terrible battery life (410 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T30
Vlogging with Nikon Z6 II
36
touchscreen capability
provides face detect focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
36
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z6 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 and Nikon Z6 II
 Fujifilm X-T30Nikon Z6 Mark II
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-T30 Nikon Z6 Mark II
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-02-14 2020-10-14
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip X-Processor 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 25 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6240 x 4160 6048 x 4024
Maximum native ISO 12800 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 204800
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 425 273
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Nikon Z
Amount of lenses 54 15
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
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
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames/s 14.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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, slow rear-curtain sync, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 (5 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383g (0.84 pounds) 705g (1.55 pounds)
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 Overall 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 pictures 410 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) CFexpress Type B / XQD
Storage slots One 2
Price at release $899 $1,997