X-T3vs Z30
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Video, Street, Travel, Portrait — X-T3 (2018): The camera that proved APS-C could punch above full-frame on video.
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-T3 (2018)
- Hybrid shooters who want 4K 60fps 10-bit without full-frame prices
- Street photographers who want physical dials and compact size
Z30 (2022)
- Vloggers and content creators who don't need an EVF
- Beginners entering the Nikon Z system at the lowest price point
- Streamers who want a compact interchangeable-lens camera for desk use
- Travel and lifestyle shooters who want a compact APS-C Z body
Quick take: The x-t3 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the z30 is the most affordable; only the x-t3 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T3 (2018) | Z30 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £649 | £479 |
| Sensor | APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps 10-bit (internal) | 4K/30p, 4K/60p (with crop), 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF | Phase-detect, 209 points, subject tracking (human/animal/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | None | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 11fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 11fps |
| Battery Life | 390 shots (CIPA) | ~300 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 539g (body only) | 405g body only |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 92.8 × 58.8mm | 127.5 × 73.5 × 59.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.75× 3.69M-dot | None |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-Mount | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, Micro HDMI | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T3 | Z30 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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