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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Nikon Z30

Portability
67
Imaging
70
Features
92
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-T4 front
 
Nikon Z30 front
Portability
79
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
75

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Nikon Z30 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 607g - 135 x 93 x 64mm
  • Announced February 2020
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-T3
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-T5
Nikon Z30
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 405g - 128 x 74 x 60mm
  • Introduced June 2022
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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Nikon Z30 Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Fujifilm X-T4 versus Nikon Z30, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T4 (26MP) and Z30 (21MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T4 was revealed 3 years before the Z30 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm X-T4 scores versus the Z30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T4 over the Nikon Z30

 Fujifilm X-T4 Z30 
Display resolution1620k1040kClearer display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon Z30 over the Fujifilm X-T4

 Z30 Fujifilm X-T4 
IntroducedJune 2022February 2020Newer by 28 months

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T4 and Nikon Z30

 Fujifilm X-T4 Z30 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimension3"3.00"Identical display size
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Nikon Z30 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T4 features external measurements of 135mm x 93mm x 64mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.5") along with a weight of 607 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z30 has specifications of 128mm x 74mm x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-T4 versus Nikon Z30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T4 compared to the Z30.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Nikon Z30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T4 and Z30 is 67 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Nikon Z30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Nikon Z30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The image below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T4 and Z30.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Fujifilm X-T4 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-T4 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Nikon Z30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Nikon Z30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Nikon Z30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon Z30 Portrait photography highlights
82
you can focus manually
MP count fantastic (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW files
81
manual focus
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Street photography details
Nikon Z30 Street photography details
74
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
supports touch to focus
environment sealing
more heavy than competition in class (607 grams)
75
screen articulates fully
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
weather sealing
above average high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (405 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Sports photography info
Nikon Z30 Sports photography info
85
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count fantastic (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery power (500 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
76
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T4
Travel photography with Nikon Z30
75
good battery power (500 shots)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
supports touch to focus
MP count fantastic (26MP)
display is selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (607g)
78
weather sealing
has bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition in class (405 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon Z30 as a Landscape photography camera
84
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count fantastic (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
exports RAW files
environment sealing
good battery power (500 CIPA)
2 card slots
80
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.00 inch)
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Vlogging info
Nikon Z30 Vlogging info
75
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (607g)
73
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (405g)
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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Nikon Z30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T4 and Nikon Z30
 Fujifilm X-T4Nikon Z30
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-T4 Nikon Z30
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2020-02-24 2022-06-29
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type X-Trans CMOS 4 CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 21 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6240 x 4160 5568 x 3712
Maximum native ISO 12800 51200
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 204800
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 425 209
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Nikon Z
Number of lenses 54 35
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3.00 inch
Resolution of display 1,620k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 15.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 240p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 607 grams (1.34 lb) 405 grams (0.89 lb)
Dimensions 135 x 93 x 64mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.5") 128 x 74 x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 500 photos 330 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL25
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots (UHS-II supported) -
Card slots 2 1
Retail price $1,700 $650