Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z7

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-T30 and Nikon Z7. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Fujifilm X-T30

Nikon Z7

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-T30 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Nikon Z7 is from Nikon. Both Fujifilm and Nikon are well known brands though.

Fujifilm X-T30 were released 2019 and Nikon Z7 was released 2018. That is a 1 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera	Released
Fujifilm X-T30	2019
Nikon Z7	2018

Type of camera

Both these cameras are Mirrorless cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-T30 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Nikon Z7 has a "Nikon FX"-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 Z7	50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier

** 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 Z7 has 46 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 Z7	46 MP 45441024 pixels 8256 x 5504

Nikon Z7 has a 75 % larger resolution than Fujifilm X-T30. 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 Z7 has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm X-T30. Nikon Z7 has an ISO range that stretches from 64 to 25600 while Fujifilm X-T30 has 160 to 12800.

Camera	ISO Range
Fujifilm X-T30	160-12800
Nikon Z7	64-25600

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 Z7

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 Z7 can shoot up to 9 pictures per seconds.

Camera	FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-T30	30
Nikon Z7	9

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 Z7 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 Z7 weighs 675 gr (equal to 1.49 lb) which is 76% heavier than Fujifilm X-T30 and its 383 gr (or 0.84 lb).

Camera	Weight
Fujifilm X-T30	383 gr 0.84 lb
Nikon Z7	675 gr 1.49 lb