X-T30 IIvs Z30vs Nikon Zfc

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Fujifilm X-T30 II Fujifilm X-T30 II (2021) From £499 Best for Street & portrait photography View X-T30 II
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Nikon Z30 Nikon Z30 (2022) From £479 Best for Travel & everyday video View Z30
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Nikon Nikon Zfc Nikon Nikon Zfc (2021) From £799 Best for Lifestyle, street & casual shooters View Nikon Zfc

Which should you buy?

Street & Portrait Photography — X-T30 II (2021): Flagship sensor at a mid-range price — the rare camera that makes you want to go out and shoot.

Travel & Everyday Video — Z30 (2022): Nikon's lightest Z-mount body — no fuss, excellent subject tracking, and a flip screen for creators.

Lifestyle, Street & Casual Shooters — Nikon Zfc (2021): Nikon's most beautiful camera — FM2-inspired dials and styling wrapped around a capable modern sensor with Z-mount access.

↓ Full specifications below

X-T30 II (2021)

  • You want excellent Fujifilm image quality in a smaller, lighter body
  • You shoot primarily stills and don't need IBIS or complex video features
  • You want to stretch your budget without compromising on image quality

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

Nikon Zfc (2021)

  • You want an APS-C camera with character, physical controls, and a classic look
  • You're new to serious photography and want something you'll be motivated to pick up every day
  • You appreciate Nikon's FM-inspired retro design in a modern mirrorless package

Quick take: The x-t30 ii has the highest resolution at 26mp; the z30 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification X-T30 II (2021)Z30 (2022)Nikon Zfc (2021)
Price £499 £479 £799
Sensor 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV 20.9MP APS-C CMOS 20.9MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution 26.1MP 20.9MP 20.9MP
Video 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-mo 4K/30p, 4K/60p (with crop), 1080p/120p 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/120p
Autofocus Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking Phase-detect, 209 points, subject tracking (human/animal/vehicle) Hybrid phase/contrast AF with subject detection
Stabilisation None (no IBIS) None (no IBIS) None (lens-based only)
Burst Rate 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic 11fps 11fps
Battery Life ~380 shots (CIPA) ~300 shots (CIPA) 300 shots (CIPA)
Weight 383g body only 405g body only 445g body only
Dimensions 118.4 × 82.8 × 46.8mm 127.5 × 73.5 × 59.5mm 134.5 × 93.5 × 43.5mm
Weather Sealed No No No
Viewfinder EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification None 0.39" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots
Screen 3.0" touchscreen, tilting 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount Fujifilm X-mount Nikon Z-mount Nikon Z-mount
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-I slot Single SD UHS-I slot Single UHS-I SD
Connectivity USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, micro HDMI USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
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