X-S20vs Nikon D7500vs Z30
Which should you buy?
Hybrid Photo & Video — X-S20 (2023): Fujifilm's most accessible X-series body — 7-stop IBIS, 6K video, 20 film simulations, and a user-friendly layout.
Sports, Travel & Dslr Shooters — Nikon D7500 (2017): The D500's BSI sensor in a compact, weather-sealed body — excellent high-ISO performance and DSLR reliability at a great price.
Travel & Everyday Video — Z30 (2022): Nikon's lightest Z-mount body — no fuss, excellent subject tracking, and a flip screen for creators.
Who should buy what
X-S20 (2023)
- You primarily create video content and want a capable but compact Fujifilm
- You're a vlogger, travel creator, or documentary shooter
- You want Fujifilm film simulations with strong, reliable video specs
Nikon D7500 (2017)
- You're deeply invested in Nikon F-mount glass and aren't ready to switch systems
- You shoot wildlife or sport and still prefer an optical viewfinder response
- Note: consider the Z5 II or Z6 III if you're open to mirrorless for a future-proof investment
Z30 (2022)
- You create video content and want reliable Nikon colour science in a compact body
- You don't need a viewfinder and prioritise the vari-angle flip screen
- You're starting out with interchangeable lenses for content creation on a budget
Quick take: The x-s20 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the z30 is the most affordable; only the nikon d7500 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-S20 (2023) | Nikon D7500 (2017) | Z30 (2022) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £899 | £479 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 | 20.9MP APS-C BSI CMOS (D500 sensor) | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 20.9MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, F-Log2, 10-bit | 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/60p | 4K/30p, 4K/60p (with crop), 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Multi-CAM 3500FX II, 51 points (15 cross-type) | Phase-detect, 209 points, subject tracking (human/animal/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops | None (no IBIS) | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 8fps mechanical | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~750 shots (CIPA) | ~950 shots (CIPA with OVF) | ~300 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 491g body only | 640g body only | 405g body only |
| Dimensions | 126.0 × 85.1 × 65.4mm | 135.5 × 104.0 × 72.5mm | 127.5 × 73.5 × 59.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94× magnification | None |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Nikon F-mount (DX) | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, micro HDMI |
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