Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon D1X

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-T30 II and Nikon D1X. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-T30 II is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Nikon D1X is from Nikon. Both Fujifilm and Nikon are well known brands though.

Fujifilm X-T30 II were released 2021 and Nikon D1X was released 2001. That is a 20 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm X-T30 II 2021
Nikon D1X 2001

Type of camera

Fujifilm X-T30 II is a Mirrorless camera while Nikon D1X is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-T30 II has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Nikon D1X 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 II 75 mm
Fujifilm sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Nikon D1X 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 II has a 26 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon D1X has 5,3 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Fujifilm X-T30 II 26 MP
25958400 pixels
6240 x 4160
Nikon D1X 5,3 MP
5895680 pixels
3008 x 1960

Fujifilm X-T30 II has a 340 % larger resolution than Nikon D1X. 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 II has a larger ISO-range than Nikon D1X. Fujifilm X-T30 II has an ISO range that stretches from 160 to 12800 while Nikon D1X has 125 to 800.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm X-T30 II 160-12800
Nikon D1X 125-800

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 II
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D1X

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm X-T30 II can shoot up to 8 pictures per seconds and Nikon D1X can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-T30 II 8
Nikon D1X 3

Ability to record movies

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

When comparing these two cameras there is only one of them that can shoot movies and that is Fujifilm X-T30 II. Unfortunately Nikon D1X does not support recording movies and movie clips.

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 D1X weighs 1200 gr (equal to 2.65 lb) which is 213% heavier than Fujifilm X-T30 II and its 383 gr (or 0.84 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm X-T30 II 383 gr
0.84 lb
Nikon D1X 1200 gr
2.65 lb

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon D1X Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-T30 II and Nikon D1X, 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-T30 II
Nikon D1X
Name Fujifilm X-T30 II Nikon D1X
Manufacturer Fujifilm Nikon
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm X-T30 II
Nikon D1X
Release Year 2021 2001
Release Date 2021-09-02 2001-02-05
MSRP 899 USD 4849 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm X-T30 II
Nikon D1X
Camera Type Mirrorless DSLR
Sensor
Fujifilm X-T30 II
Nikon D1X
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 BSI-CMOS CCD
Resolution 6240 x 4160 pixels 3008 x 1960 pixels
Megapixels 26 MP 5,3 MP
Image Processor X-Processor 4 Nikon LSI (Large Scale Integration)
Image
Fujifilm X-T30 II
Nikon D1X
ISO Range 160 - 12800 125 - 800
White Balance Presets 7 6
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-T30 II
Nikon D1X
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous
Focus Points 425 5
Lens Mount Fujifilm X

See Compatible Lenses
Nikon F

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-T30 II
Nikon D1X
Articulated LCD Tilting Fixed
Screen size 3” 2”
Screen dots 1040000 130000
Touch screen Yes No
Screen type TFT LCD N/A
Live view Yes No
Viewfinder Type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 96%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.93× (0.62× 35mm equiv.) 0.8× (0.53× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution 2360000 N/A
Photography features
Fujifilm X-T30 II
Nikon D1X
Frames per second 8 fps 3 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 900 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Built-in Flash Yes No
Built-in Flash Range 5 meters N/A
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse Yes No
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Average
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps) +/- 5 (at 1/2 EV, 1/3 EV steps)
Videography features
Fujifilm X-T30 II
Nikon D1X
Video recording Yes No
Video format MPEG4
H.264
N/A
Video resolution 1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
4096 x 2160
N/A
Built-in Microphone Yes No
Built-in Speakers Yes No
Storage
Fujifilm X-T30 II
Nikon D1X
Memory Card SD/SDHC
Compact Flash
Connectivity
Fujifilm X-T30 II
Nikon D1X
HDMI Output Yes No
Microphone Port Yes No
Headphone Port No No
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth 4.2)
No
Remote Control Yes (via wired remote or smartphone) Supported
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm X-T30 II
Nikon D1X
Enviromentally sealed Yes No
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & Charger
Ni-MH Battery Pack EN-4
Battery Life (CIPA) 380 shots N/A
Width 118 mm 157 mm
Height 83 mm 153 mm
Depth 47 mm 85 mm
Weight 383 gram 1200 gram