Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon D810A

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-T30 II and Nikon D810A. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Fujifilm X-T30 II

Nikon D810A

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-T30 II is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Nikon D810A is from Nikon. Both Fujifilm and Nikon are well known brands though.

Fujifilm X-T30 II were released 2021 and Nikon D810A was released 2015. That is a 6 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera	Released
Fujifilm X-T30 II	2021
Nikon D810A	2015

Type of camera

Fujifilm X-T30 II is a Mirrorless camera while Nikon D810A 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 D810A 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 II	75 mm Fujifilm sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Nikon D810A	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 II has a 26 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon D810A has 36 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 D810A	36 MP 36152320 pixels 7360 x 4912

Nikon D810A has a 39 % larger resolution than Fujifilm X-T30 II. 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 D810A. Fujifilm X-T30 II has an ISO range that stretches from 160 to 12800 while Nikon D810A has 200 to 12800.

Camera	ISO Range
Fujifilm X-T30 II	160-12800
Nikon D810A	200-12800

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 D810A

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 D810A can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds.

Camera	FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-T30 II	8
Nikon D810A	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 II and Nikon D810A 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 D810A weighs 880 gr (equal to 1.94 lb) which is 130% 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 D810A	880 gr 1.94 lb