X-T30vs D6
VS
Nikon
D6 (2020)
Starting from £3200 new
Best for Professional Sports, Press & Wildlife Photography
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street, Travel, Everyday — X-T30 (2019): The X-T3's sensor in a pocketable body. One of Fujifilm's best value cameras.
Professional Sports, Press & Wildlife Photography — D6 (2020): Nikon's final and finest DSLR — the D6 brought 105 all-cross-type AF points, 14fps, and built-in LAN to the F mount. The last word in optical viewfinder photography.
Who should buy what
X-T30 (2019)
- Photographers who want X-T quality without the bulk
- Travellers who prioritise compact size
D6 (2020)
- Sports, wildlife, and press photographers who prefer an optical viewfinder
- Professional Nikon shooters with a substantial F-mount lens collection
- Photojournalists who need built-in LAN for wire transmission
- Nikon system professionals seeking a used flagship at under-new-price value
Quick take: The x-t30 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the x-t30 is the most affordable; only the d6 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T30 (2019) | D6 (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £3,200 |
| Sensor | APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI | 20.8MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 20.8MP |
| Video | 4K 30fps | 4K UHD 30fps |
| Autofocus | 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF | Multi-CAM 3500FX III — 105 AF points, all cross-type |
| Stabilisation | None | — |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 14fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | 380 shots (CIPA) | ~3580 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 383g (body only) | 1450g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 118.4 × 82.8 × 46.8mm | 160 × 163.5 × 92mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.62× 2.36M-dot | OVF 0.72× magnification, 100% coverage |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.2" fixed touchscreen, 2.36M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-Mount | Nikon F mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Dual CFexpress Type B / XQD slots |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, Micro HDMI | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, Ethernet (built-in), USB 3.1 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T30 | D6 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Casual | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — |
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