Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon Z30

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-T2 and Nikon Z30. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Fujifilm X-T2

Nikon Z30

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-T2 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Nikon Z30 is from Nikon. Both Fujifilm and Nikon are well known brands though.

Fujifilm X-T2 were released 2016 and Nikon Z30 was released 2022. That is a 6 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera	Released
Fujifilm X-T2	2016
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-T2 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-T2	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-T2 has a 24 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-T2	24 MP 24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000
Nikon Z30	21 MP 20668416 pixels 5568 x 3712

Fujifilm X-T2 has a 16 % larger resolution than Nikon Z30. 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-T2. Nikon Z30 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 51200 while Fujifilm X-T2 has 200 to 12800.

Camera	ISO Range
Fujifilm X-T2	200-12800
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-T2
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-T2 can shoot up to 14 pictures per seconds and Nikon Z30 can shoot up to 11 pictures per seconds.

Camera	FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-T2	14
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-T2 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.

Fujifilm X-T2 weighs 507 gr (equal to 1.12 lb) which is 25% heavier than Nikon Z30 and its 405 gr (or 0.89 lb).

Camera	Weight
Fujifilm X-T2	507 gr 1.12 lb
Nikon Z30	405 gr 0.89 lb