Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon D300

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-T30 II and Nikon D300. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-T30 II is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Nikon D300 is from Nikon. Both Fujifilm and Nikon are well known brands though.

Type of camera

Fujifilm X-T30 II is a Mirrorless camera while Nikon D300 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 D300 has a "Nikon DX"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

** 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 D300 has 12,3 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Fujifilm X-T30 II has a 113 % larger resolution than Nikon D300. 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 D300. Fujifilm X-T30 II has an ISO range that stretches from 160 to 12800 while Nikon D300 has 200 to 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 II
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D300

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 D300 can shoot up to 6 pictures per seconds.

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 D300 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 D300 weighs 925 gr (equal to 2.04 lb) which is 142% heavier than Fujifilm X-T30 II and its 383 gr (or 0.84 lb).

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon D300 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-T30 II and Nikon D300, 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 D300
Name	Fujifilm X-T30 II	Nikon D300
Manufacturer	Fujifilm	Nikon
Release Date and Price	Fujifilm X-T30 II	Nikon D300
Release Year	2021	2006
Release Date	2021-09-02	2007-08-23
MSRP	899 USD	1799 USD
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Camera Type	Fujifilm X-T30 II	Nikon D300
Camera Type	Mirrorless	DSLR
Sensor	Fujifilm X-T30 II	Nikon D300
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	CMOS
Resolution	6240 x 4160 pixels	4288 x 2848 pixels
Megapixels	26 MP	12,3 MP
Image Processor	X-Processor 4	EXPEED
Image	Fujifilm X-T30 II	Nikon D300
ISO Range	160 - 12800	200 - 6400
White Balance Presets	7	12
Custom White Balance	Yes	Yes
Image Stabilization	No	No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating	0 stops	0 stops
Uncompressed format	RAW	RAW + TIFF
Optics & Focus	Fujifilm X-T30 II	Nikon D300
Autofocus Motor	Yes	Yes
Autofocus	Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView	Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView
Focus Points	425	51
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 D300
Articulated LCD	Tilting	Fixed
Screen size	3”	3”
Screen dots	1040000	922000
Touch screen	Yes	No
Screen type	TFT LCD	Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Live view	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder Type	Electronic	Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.93× (0.62× 35mm equiv.)	0.94× (0.63× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution	2360000	N/A
Photography features	Fujifilm X-T30 II	Nikon D300
Frames per second	8 fps	6 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed	900 seconds	30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed	1/4000 seconds	1/8000 seconds
Built-in Flash	Yes	Yes
Built-in Flash Range	5 meters	12 meters
External Flash	Yes	Yes
Self-Timer	Yes	Yes
Time-lapse	Yes	Yes
Metering modes	Multi Center Weighted Spot Average	Multi Center Weighted Average
Exposure Compensation	+/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps)	+/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features	Fujifilm X-T30 II	Nikon D300
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 D300
Memory Card	SD/SDHC	Compact Flash
Connectivity	Fujifilm X-T30 II	Nikon D300
HDMI Output	Yes	Yes
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)	Yes (Optional)
GPS	No	Yes Optional through GP-1
Body & Dimensions	Fujifilm X-T30 II	Nikon D300
Enviromentally sealed	Yes	Yes
Battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Details	NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & Charger	Lithium-Ion EN-EL3e rechargeable battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA)	380 shots	1000 shots
Width	118 mm	147 mm
Height	83 mm	114 mm
Depth	47 mm	74 mm
Weight	383 gram	925 gram