Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon D5600

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-T30 and Nikon D5600. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Fujifilm X-T30

Nikon D5600

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-T30 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Nikon D5600 is from Nikon. Both Fujifilm and Nikon are well known brands though.

Fujifilm X-T30 were released 2019 and Nikon D5600 was released 2016. That is a 3 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera	Released
Fujifilm X-T30	2019
Nikon D5600	2016

Type of camera

Fujifilm X-T30 is a Mirrorless camera while Nikon D5600 is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-T30 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Nikon D5600 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-T30	75 mm Fujifilm sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Nikon D5600	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-T30 has a 26 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon D5600 has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera	Megapixels
Fujifilm X-T30	26 MP 25958400 pixels 6240 x 4160
Nikon D5600	24 MP 24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000

Fujifilm X-T30 has a 8 % larger resolution than Nikon D5600. 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 D5600 has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm X-T30. Nikon D5600 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 25600 while Fujifilm X-T30 has 160 to 12800.

Camera	ISO Range
Fujifilm X-T30	160-12800
Nikon D5600	100-25600

Autofocus and lens compatibility

There is a big difference between these two cameras. Fujifilm X-T30 has a built-in autofocus motor but Nikon D5600 does not. If you want to be able to use autofocus on Nikon D5600 there is a need for having an autofocus motor inside the lens. We really encourage you to look closely at our lens compatibility charts at the links below.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Fujifilm X-T30
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D5600

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm X-T30 can shoot up to 30 pictures per seconds and Nikon D5600 can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds.

Camera	FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-T30	30
Nikon D5600	5

Ability to record movies

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

In this case, both Fujifilm X-T30 and Nikon D5600 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 D5600 weighs 465 gr (equal to 1.03 lb) which is 21% heavier than Fujifilm X-T30 and its 383 gr (or 0.84 lb).

Camera	Weight
Fujifilm X-T30	383 gr 0.84 lb
Nikon D5600	465 gr 1.03 lb