Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro vs Nikon Z30

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro and Nikon Z30. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro

Nikon Z30

Manufacturing

Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Nikon Z30 is from Nikon. Both Fujifilm and Nikon are well known brands though.

Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro were released 2007 and Nikon Z30 was released 2022. That is a 15 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera	Released
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro	2007
Nikon Z30	2022

Type of camera

Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro is a DSLR camera while Nikon Z30 is a Mirrorless camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Nikon Z30 has a "Nikon DX"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

Camera	Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro	75 mm Fujifilm sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Nikon Z30	75 mm Nikon DX sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:

Resolution

Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro has a 6 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon Z30 has 21 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera	Megapixels
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro	6 MP 12121088 pixels 4256 x 2848
Nikon Z30	21 MP 20668416 pixels 5568 x 3712

Nikon Z30 has a 71 % larger resolution than Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Nikon Z30 has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro. Nikon Z30 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 51200 while Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro has 100 to 3200.

Camera	ISO Range
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro	100-3200
Nikon Z30	100-51200

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon Z30

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds and Nikon Z30 can shoot up to 11 pictures per seconds.

Camera	FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro	3
Nikon Z30	11

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

It is only one of these two cameras that support recording movies and movie clips and that is Nikon Z30. Sadly, the Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro does not support this.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro weighs 920 gr (equal to 2.03 lb) which is 127% heavier than Nikon Z30 and its 405 gr (or 0.89 lb).

Camera	Weight
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro	920 gr 2.03 lb
Nikon Z30	405 gr 0.89 lb