Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z7
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z7 Key Specs
(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
(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
Photography Glossary 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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-T30 and Nikon Z7. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm X-T30 Gallery and Nikon Z7 Gallery.
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 dimension | 3.2" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
| Screen resolution | 2100k |  | 1040k | Clearer screen (+1060k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Nikon Z7
| Fujifilm X-T30 | Z7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2019 |  | August 2018 | Similar generation |
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting 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.
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.
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 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.
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z7 Specifications
| Fujifilm X-T30 | Nikon 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 |