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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Nikon Z30

Portability
70
Imaging
76
Features
89
Overall
81
Fujifilm X-T5 front
 
Nikon Z30 front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Nikon Z30 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T5
(Full Review)
  • 40MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 6240 x 4160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 557g - 130 x 91 x 64mm
  • Introduced November 2022
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-T4
Nikon Z30
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 405g - 128 x 74 x 60mm
  • Launched June 2022
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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Nikon Z30 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Fujifilm X-T5 vs Nikon Z30, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T5 (40MP) and Z30 (21MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T5 was introduced 5 months later than the Z30 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T5 matches up vs the Z30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T5 over the Nikon Z30

 Fujifilm X-T5 Z30 
Display resolution1840k1040kCrisper display (+800k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon Z30 over the Fujifilm X-T5

 Z30 Fujifilm X-T5 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T5 and Nikon Z30

 Fujifilm X-T5 Z30 
LaunchedNovember 2022June 2022Similar generation
Manually focus More exact focus
Display size3.00"3.00"Same display dimensions
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Nikon Z30 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T5 comes with outside measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 64mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.5") with a weight of 557 grams (1.23 lbs) while the Nikon Z30 has measurements of 128mm x 74mm x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-T5 vs Nikon Z30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-T5 and the Z30.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Nikon Z30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T5 and Z30 is 70 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Nikon Z30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Nikon Z30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T5 and Z30.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Fujifilm X-T5 to offer you greater detail using its extra 19 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Nikon Z30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Nikon Z30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Nikon Z30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon Z30 Portrait photography highlights
85
you can focus manually
amazing sensor resolution (40MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW files
82
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (21MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Street photography details
Nikon Z30 Street photography details
77
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
comes with touch focus
environment sealing
heavier than competitors in class (557g)
75
screen articulates fully
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
has focus by touch
weather proofing
great ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (405 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Sports photography features
Nikon Z30 Sports photography features
88
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/180,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing sensor resolution (40MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery (580 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
76
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Travel photography advice
Nikon Z30 Travel photography advice
71
good battery (580 per charge)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch focus
amazing sensor resolution (40MP)
heavier than competitors in class (557g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
78
weather proofing
has bluetooth
has focus by touch
megapixel count decent (21MP)
display is selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (405g)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Landscape photography features
Nikon Z30 Landscape photography features
87
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3.00")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing sensor resolution (40 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
saves RAW files
environment sealing
good battery (580 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
80
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a decent size (3.00")
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Vlogging factors
Nikon Z30 Vlogging factors
35
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
great video quality (6240 x 4160 pxls)
does have mic jack
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
heavier than competitors in class (557g)
74
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic support
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (405g)
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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Nikon Z30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T5 and Nikon Z30
 Fujifilm X-T5Nikon Z30
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-T5 Nikon Z30
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2022-11-02 2022-06-29
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 40MP 21MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 7728 x 5152 5568 x 3712
Maximum native ISO 12800 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 204800
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 425 209
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Nikon Z
Number of lenses 82 35
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.00" 3.00"
Resolution of screen 1,840k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/180000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 15.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 6240 x 4160 @ 30p /4096x2160 (60p/​50p/​30p/​25p/​24p/​23.98p) 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 6240x4160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 557 gr (1.23 lb) 405 gr (0.89 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 91 x 64mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.5") 128 x 74 x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 580 shots 330 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 EN-EL25
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots (UHS-II supported) -
Card slots Dual One
Price at release $1,699 $650