Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon D90

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-T30 and Nikon D90. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Fujifilm X-T30

Nikon D90

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-T30 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Nikon D90 is from Nikon. Both Fujifilm and Nikon are well known brands though.

Fujifilm X-T30 were released 2019 and Nikon D90 was released 2008. That is a 11 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera	Released
Fujifilm X-T30	2019
Nikon D90	2008

Type of camera

Fujifilm X-T30 is a Mirrorless camera while Nikon D90 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 D90 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 D90	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 D90 has 12,3 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 D90	12,3 MP 12212224 pixels 4288 x 2848

Fujifilm X-T30 has a 113 % larger resolution than Nikon D90. 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

Fujifilm X-T30 has a larger ISO-range than Nikon D90. Fujifilm X-T30 has an ISO range that stretches from 160 to 12800 while Nikon D90 has 200 to 6400.

Camera	ISO Range
Fujifilm X-T30	160-12800
Nikon D90	200-6400

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-T30
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D90

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 D90 can shoot up to 4,5 pictures per seconds.

Camera	FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-T30	30
Nikon D90	4,5

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 D90 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 D90 weighs 703 gr (equal to 1.55 lb) which is 84% heavier than Fujifilm X-T30 and its 383 gr (or 0.84 lb).

Camera	Weight
Fujifilm X-T30	383 gr 0.84 lb
Nikon D90	703 gr 1.55 lb