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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z7

Portability
82
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-T30 front
 
Nikon Z7 front
Portability
62
Imaging
78
Features
89
Overall
82

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z7 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
  • Released February 2019
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-T20
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-T30 II
Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Announced August 2018
  • Successor is Nikon Z7 II
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z7 Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 versus Nikon Z7, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and Z7 (46MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 (APS-C) and Z7 (Full frame) feature different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 was announced 6 months later than the Z7 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm X-T30 grades vs the Z7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Nikon Z7

 Fujifilm X-T30 Z7 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Fujifilm X-T30

 Z7 Fujifilm X-T30 
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1040kClearer screen (+1060k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Nikon Z7

 Fujifilm X-T30 Z7 
AnnouncedFebruary 2019August 2018Similar generation
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z7 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T30 provides 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) while the Nikon Z7 has measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-T30 versus Nikon Z7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 vs the Z7.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z7 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T30 and Z7 is 82 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z7 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The photograph below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Z7.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T30 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Nikon Z7 will deliver more detail with its extra 20 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon Z7 as a Portrait photography camera
82
you can focus manually
amazing sensor resolution (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
86
has manual focus
great sensor resolution (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Street photography highlights
Nikon Z7 Street photography highlights
78
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
provides focus via touch
does not have image stabilization
79
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
weather proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T30
Sports photography with Nikon Z7
78
silent mode (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (20.0 frames per second)
amazing sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery (380 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor resolution (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
bad battery pack (330 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T30
Travel photography with Nikon Z7
80
great battery (380 shots)
supports bluetooth
provides focus via touch
amazing sensor resolution (26MP)
built-in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
67
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
great sensor resolution (46 megapixels)
bad battery pack (330 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T30
Landscape photography with Nikon Z7
80
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
amazing sensor resolution (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
saves RAW formats
great battery (380 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
82
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor resolution (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
bad battery pack (330 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Vlogging information
Nikon Z7 Vlogging information
36
touchscreen
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
36
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone socket
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 and Nikon Z7
 Fujifilm X-T30Nikon Z7
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-T30 Nikon Z7
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2019-02-14 2018-08-23
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by X-Processor 4 Expeed 6
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 area 366.6mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 46 megapixel
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 8256 x 5504
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 102400
Minimum native ISO 160 64
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 32
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 425 493
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Nikon Z
Number of lenses 54 15
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 3,690 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.8x
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter rate 20.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options 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
Max flash synchronize - 1/200s
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 / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 (5 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383g (0.84 lbs) 675g (1.49 lbs)
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 score not tested 99
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.6
DXO Low light score not tested 2668
Other
Battery life 380 photographs 330 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) XQD card
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $899 $2,797