Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon Z30

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-A2 and Nikon Z30. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-A2 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Nikon Z30 is from Nikon. Both Fujifilm and Nikon are well known brands though.

Fujifilm X-A2 were released 2015 and Nikon Z30 was released 2022. That is a 7 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm X-A2 2015
Nikon Z30 2022

Type of camera

Both these cameras are Mirrorless cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-A2 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 X-A2 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 X-A2 has a 16 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 X-A2 16 MP
15980544 pixels
4896 x 3264
Nikon Z30 21 MP
20668416 pixels
5568 x 3712

Nikon Z30 has a 29 % larger resolution than Fujifilm X-A2. 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 X-A2. Nikon Z30 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 51200 while Fujifilm X-A2 has 200 to 6400.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm X-A2 200-6400
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 X-A2
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 X-A2 can shoot up to 5,6 pictures per seconds and Nikon Z30 can shoot up to 11 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-A2 5,6
Nikon Z30 11

Ability to record movies

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

In this case, both Fujifilm X-A2 and Nikon Z30 can shoot movies.

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.

Nikon Z30 weighs 405 gr (equal to 0.89 lb) which is 16% heavier than Fujifilm X-A2 and its 350 gr (or 0.77 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm X-A2 350 gr
0.77 lb
Nikon Z30 405 gr
0.89 lb

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon Z30 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-A2 and Nikon Z30, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product
Fujifilm X-A2
Nikon Z30
Name Fujifilm X-A2 Nikon Z30
Manufacturer Fujifilm Nikon
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm X-A2
Nikon Z30
Release Year 2015 2022
Release Date 2015-01-15 2022-06-29
MSRP 549 USD 710 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm X-A2
Nikon Z30
Camera Type Mirrorless Mirrorless
Sensor
Fujifilm X-A2
Nikon Z30
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) APS-C (approx 23.7 x 15.5 mm)
Also known as "DX"
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Resolution 4896 x 3264 pixels 5568 x 3712 pixels
Megapixels 16 MP 21 MP
Image Processor EXR Processor II EXPEED 6
Image
Fujifilm X-A2
Nikon Z30
ISO Range 200 - 6400 100 - 51200
White Balance Presets 6 0
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW
Optics & Focus
Fujifilm X-A2
Nikon Z30
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Face Detection
LiveView
Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 49 209
Lens Mount Fujifilm X

See Compatible Lenses
Nikon Z

See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier APS-C Sensor (1.5x)
1.5x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 36 mm
50 mm becomes 75 mm
100 mm becomes 150 mm
200 mm becomes 300 mm
DX / APS-C (1.5x)
1.5x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 36 mm
50 mm becomes 75 mm
100 mm becomes 150 mm
200 mm becomes 300 mm
Screen & Viewfinder
Fujifilm X-A2
Nikon Z30
Articulated LCD Tilting Fully articulated
Screen size 3” 3”
Screen dots 920000 1040000
Touch screen No Yes
Screen type 175-degree upward-tilting TFT LCD TFT LCD
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type No Viewfinder No Viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage
Viewfinder Magnification
Viewfinder Resolution N/A 0
Photography features
Fujifilm X-A2
Nikon Z30
Frames per second 5,6 fps 11 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash Yes No
Built-in Flash Range 7 meters N/A
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse No Yes
Metering modes Multi
Spot
Average
Multi
Center Weighted
Highlight Weighted
Spot
Exposure Compensation +/- 2 (at 1/3 EV steps) +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Fujifilm X-A2
Nikon Z30
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format H.264
MPEG4
H.264
Video resolution 1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes
Built-in Speakers Yes Yes
Storage
Fujifilm X-A2
Nikon Z30
Memory Card SD/SDHC
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Fujifilm X-A2
Nikon Z30
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port No Yes
Headphone Port No No
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n)
Yes
Built-in (802.11ac + Bluetooth)
Remote Control Yes (Wired or via smartphone) Yes (via smartphone)
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm X-A2
Nikon Z30
Enviromentally sealed No Yes
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details NP-W126 lithium-ion battery & charger
EN-EL25 lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 410 shots 330 shots
Width 117 mm 128 mm
Height 67 mm 74 mm
Depth 40 mm 60 mm
Weight 350 gram 405 gram