Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z8
Portability
82 Imaging
69 Features
84 Overall
75
82 Imaging
69 Features
84 Overall
75
Portability
55 Imaging
82 Features
83 Overall
82
55 Imaging
82 Features
83 Overall
82
Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z8 Key Specs
Fujifilm X-T30
(Full Review)
(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
- Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T20
- Later Model is Fujifilm X-T30 II
Nikon Z8
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 46MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.20" Tilting Display
- ISO 64 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 7680 x 4320 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 910g - 144 x 119 x 83mm
- Introduced May 2023
Photography Glossary Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z8 Overview
Following is a in-depth overview of the Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z8, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and Z8 (46MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 (APS-C) and Z8 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor measurements.
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Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T30 scores vs the Z8 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-T30 and Nikon Z8. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-T30 Gallery and Nikon Z8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Nikon Z8
| Fujifilm X-T30 | Z8 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Nikon Z8 over the Fujifilm X-T30
| Z8 | Fujifilm X-T30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | May 2023 |  | February 2019 | More modern by 51 months |
| Display dimension | 3.20" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 2089k |  | 1040k | Sharper display (+1049k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Nikon Z8
| Fujifilm X-T30 | Z8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z8 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T30 provides exterior measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Nikon Z8 has specifications of 144mm x 119mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z8 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 vs the Z8.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T30 and Z8 is 82 and 55 respectively.
Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z8 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The pic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Z8.
Plainly, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T30 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Nikon Z8 will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 20MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-T30 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z8 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-T30 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon Z8 as a Portrait photography camera
has manual focus
MP count great (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is great (46 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Fujifilm X-T30 Street photography highlights
Nikon Z8 Street photography highlights
tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
has focus by touch
no image stabilization
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
supports focus via touch
weather proof
very good high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than competition in class (910g)
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Fujifilm X-T30 Sports photography details
Nikon Z8 Sports photography details
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames per second)
MP count great (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery (380 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is great (46 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
supports phase detect autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/ seconds)
not so great battery (330 CIPA)
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Fujifilm X-T30 Travel photography info
Nikon Z8 Travel photography info
better than average battery (380 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
has focus by touch
MP count great (26MP)
flash built-in
display isn't selfie friendly
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
supports focus via touch
sensor resolution is great (46 megapixels)
not so great battery (330 shots)
more heavy than competition in class (910 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Fujifilm X-T30 Landscape photography factors
Nikon Z8 Landscape photography factors
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
MP count great (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
saves RAW files
better than average battery (380 shots)
no image stabilization
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
decent sized screen (3.20")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is great (46MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
has double storage slots
not so great battery (330 per charge)
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Nikon Z8 Vlogging info
touch screen
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (7680 x 4320 pxls)
comes with microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (910g)
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z8 Specifications
| Fujifilm X-T30 | Nikon Z8 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | FujiFilm | Nikon |
| Model type | Fujifilm X-T30 | Nikon Z8 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2019-02-14 | 2023-05-10 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | X-Processor 4 | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | Stacked 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 | 26MP | 46MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 6240 x 4160 | 8256 x 5504 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 51200 | 102400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 160 | 64 |
| RAW format | ||
| Minimum boosted ISO | 80 | 32 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 425 | 493 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Fujifilm X | Nikon Z |
| Total lenses | 54 | 46 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3.20 inch |
| Screen resolution | 1,040k dot | 2,089k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | 3,686k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | 0.8x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 900 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | - |
| Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | 1/32000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 20.0 frames/s | 30.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander | Front-curtain sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum 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 | 7680 x 4320 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, L |
| Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 7680x4320 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264, H.265 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 383 grams (0.84 lb) | 910 grams (2.01 lb) |
| Dimensions | 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") | 144 x 119 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 98 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 26.3 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.2 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 2548 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 380 photographs | 330 photographs |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-W126S | EN-EL15c |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | one CFexpress Type B slot and one UHS-II SD slot |
| Storage slots | 1 | 2 |
| Price at launch | $899 | $3,999 |