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X-T30 vs 1 J5
Quick take: The X-T30 has the highest resolution at 26MP; the 1 J5 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·14 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
X-T30 — Street, Travel, Everyday: The X-T3's sensor in a pocketable body. One of Fujifilm's best value cameras.
Who should buy what
X-T30 (2019)
is the right camera for you if…
- Photographers who want X-T quality without the bulk
- Travellers who prioritise compact size
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | X-T30Fujifilm · 2019 | 1 J5Nikon · 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £434 used | — |
| Sensor | APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI | 20.8MP 1-inch (CX) BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MPBest | 20.8MP |
| Video | 4K 30fps | 4K UHD/15p, 1080p/60 |
| Autofocus | 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF | Hybrid AF: 171 areas, 105 with phase detection; face detection, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 20fpsBest |
| Battery Life | 380 shots (CIPA)Best | ~250 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 383g (body only) | 265g (with battery)Best |
| Dimensions | 118.4 × 82.8 × 46.8mm | 98.3 × 59.7 × 31.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.62× 2.36M-dot | None (rear screen only) |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-Mount | Nikon 1 |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Single microSD slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, Micro HDMI | USB, micro HDMI, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
X-T30
1 J5
Portrait
6.4/10
4.3/10
Street
6.5/10
6.7/10
Travel
5.8/10
6.1/10
Wedding & Events
4.9/10
2.9/10
Filmmaking
4.8/10
3.2/10
Documentary
5.0/10
4.1/10
Sports & Action
6.4/10
4.9/10
Landscape
4.9/10
3.9/10
Wildlife
6.6/10
5.1/10
Casual
4.8/10
5.0/10
Food
5.8/10
4.8/10
Macro
5.7/10
3.4/10
Architecture
5.3/10
3.9/10
Astrophotography
4.9/10
3.0/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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