X-T30vs Z50

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Fujifilm X-T30 Fujifilm X-T30 (2019) Starting from £399 new Best for Street, travel, everyday View X-T30
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Nikon Z50 Nikon Z50 (2019) Starting from £499 new Best for Beginner, travel, everyday View Z50

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.

Beginner, Travel, Everyday — Z50 (2019): Nikon's Z system at its most accessible.

↓ Full specifications below

X-T30 (2019)

  • Photographers who want X-T quality without the bulk
  • Travellers who prioritise compact size

Z50 (2019)

  • Nikon DSLR users wanting a lighter mirrorless
  • First-time enthusiast camera buyers

Quick take: The x-t30 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the x-t30 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification X-T30 (2019)Z50 (2019)
Price £399 £499
Sensor APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI APS-C CMOS
Resolution 26.1MP 20.9MP
Video 4K 30fps 4K 30fps (1.5× crop), 1080p 120fps
Autofocus 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF 209-point phase-detect hybrid AF
Stabilisation None None
Burst Rate 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic 11fps
Battery Life 380 shots (CIPA) 300 shots (CIPA)
Weight 383g (body only) 397g (body only)
Dimensions 118.4 × 82.8 × 46.8mm 126.5 × 93.5 × 60.0mm
Weather Sealed No No
Viewfinder EVF 0.62× 2.36M-dot EVF 0.68× 2.36M-dot
Screen 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot 3.2" downward-tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot
Mount Fujifilm X-Mount Nikon Z-Mount (DX)
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-I Single SD UHS-I
Connectivity Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, Micro HDMI Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, Micro USB, Micro HDMI
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