X-T30 IIIvs Nikon Zfc
Fujifilm
X-T30 III (2025)
Starting from £849 new
Best for Enthusiast photography, travel & street
View X-T30 III
VS
Nikon
Nikon Zfc (2021)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Lifestyle, street & casual shooters
View Nikon Zfc
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Enthusiast Photography, Travel & Street — X-T30 III (2025): 40MP resolution and flagship-level subject detection in the most affordable X-T body — the best value Fujifilm camera ever made.
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.
Who should buy what
X-T30 III (2025)
- Fujifilm X-T30 II owners who want a significant resolution upgrade
- Enthusiasts who want 40MP quality without flagship pricing
- Street and travel photographers who shoot JPEG-first
- Anyone stepping up from a smartphone or entry-level camera
Nikon Zfc (2021)
- Photographers who want APS-C Z quality in a retro film-camera aesthetic
- Beginners and enthusiasts attracted to tactile dial controls
- Street and travel photographers who want a compact, stylish Z body
- Anyone who wants the Nikon Z system entry point with a distinctive look
Quick take: The x-t30 iii has the highest resolution at 40mp; the nikon zfc is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T30 III (2025) | Nikon Zfc (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £799 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HR | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p | 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection (human, animal, vehicle, aircraft) | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with subject detection |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None (lens-based only) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | 300 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 360g body only | 445g body only |
| Dimensions | 118 × 83 × 47mm | 134.5 × 93.5 × 43.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | 0.39" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single UHS-I SD |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T30 III | Nikon Zfc |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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