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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z7 II

Portability
82
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76
Fujifilm X-T30 front
 
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
Portability
61
Imaging
81
Features
92
Overall
85

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z7 II Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Launched February 2019
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-T20
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-T30 II
Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Launched October 2020
  • Superseded the Nikon Z7
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z7 II Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Fujifilm X-T30 and Nikon Z7 II, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and Z7 II (46MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 (APS-C) and Z7 II (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 was unveiled 20 months before the Z7 II making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm X-T30 scores versus the Z7 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Nikon Z7 II

 Fujifilm X-T30 Z7 II 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Fujifilm X-T30

 Z7 II Fujifilm X-T30 
LaunchedOctober 2020February 2019Fresher by 20 months
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1040kCrisper display (+1060k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Nikon Z7 II

 Fujifilm X-T30 Z7 II 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z7 II Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T30 enjoys external measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z7 II has dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-T30 and Nikon Z7 II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 vs the Z7 II.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z7 II size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T30 and Z7 II is 82 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z7 II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z7 II Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The photograph here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Z7 II.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T30 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Nikon Z7 II will provide greater detail having an extra 20MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T30 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z7 II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z7 II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Portrait photography advice
Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography advice
82
you can focus manually
resolution is high (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW formats
88
focusing manually
megapixel count excellent (46 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T30
Street photography with Nikon Z7 II
79
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
provides touch focus
does not have image stabilization
79
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
comes with focus via touch
environment proof
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Sports photography factors
Nikon Z7 II Sports photography factors
79
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (20.0 frames per second)
resolution is high (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
90
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count excellent (46 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
comes with phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon Z7 II as a Travel photography camera
80
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
provides touch focus
resolution is high (26 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is not selfie friendly
72
environment proof
has bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
megapixel count excellent (46 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography highlights
81
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
resolution is high (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (380 shots)
does not have image stabilization
88
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count excellent (46MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Vlogging highlights
Nikon Z7 II Vlogging highlights
36
touch screen
provides face detection focus
good video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic support
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
36
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z7 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 and Nikon Z7 II
 Fujifilm X-T30Nikon Z7 Mark II
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-T30 Nikon Z7 Mark II
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2019-02-14 2020-10-14
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by X-Processor 4 -
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 26 megapixels 46 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 8256 x 5504
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 102400
Lowest native ISO 160 64
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 32
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 425 493
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Nikon Z
Number of lenses 54 15
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 3,690 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.8x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video file 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383 gr (0.84 lb) 705 gr (1.55 lb)
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 420 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II)
Storage slots One Dual
Retail cost $899 $2,997