X-T30 IIvs Z5 IIvs Nikon Z8
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.
Full-Frame Value — Z5 II (2024): The most accessible full-frame mirrorless — dual card slots, weather sealing, and Nikon colour at a sensible price.
Sports, Wildlife & Hybrid Professionals — Nikon Z8 (2023): Z9 performance in a compact body — 45MP, 8K/60p RAW, and 20fps burst without the bulk or price of the flagship.
Who should buy what
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
Z5 II (2024)
- You want full-frame image quality at the lowest possible entry price
- You shoot stills primarily — portrait, landscape, or travel
- You're upgrading from a DSLR and want a familiar but thoroughly modern Nikon experience
Nikon Z8 (2023)
- You need Z9-level performance in a more travel-friendly and portable body
- You shoot wildlife, weddings, or sport and need exceptional resolution with speed
- You want the best Nikon mirrorless body available without carrying the full Z9
Quick take: The nikon z8 has the highest resolution at 46mp; the x-t30 ii is the most affordable; only the z5 ii, nikon z8 are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T30 II (2021) | Z5 II (2024) | Nikon Z8 (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £499 | £1,299 | £3,999 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 24.5MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 45.7MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 24.5MP | 45.7MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-mo | 4K/30p oversampled, 1080p/120p, N-Log | 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, ProRes RAW |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) | Subject detection AF, 493-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops | 6-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 14fps mechanical, 30fps electronic | 20fps RAW / 120fps JPEG |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | ~470 shots (CIPA) | 330 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 383g body only | 700g body only | 910g body only |
| Dimensions | 118.4 × 82.8 × 46.8mm | 134.0 × 100.5 × 69.9mm | 144.0 × 118.5 × 83.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification | 0.5" Quad-VGA OLED EVF, 3.69M dots, 120fps |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Dual CFexpress Type B / XQD |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth |
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