X-T30vs Z50 II
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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.
All-Round Photography — Z50 II (2024): Nikon's updated APS-C body with 4K/60p, improved subject tracking, and a vari-angle screen — a solid all-rounder.
Who should buy what
X-T30 (2019)
- Photographers who want X-T quality without the bulk
- Travellers who prioritise compact size
Z50 II (2024)
- Beginners stepping into the Nikon Z system wanting improved autofocus
- Content creators who want APS-C Z quality with subject detection AF
- Z50 owners who want meaningfully better AF performance for people and pets
- Travel photographers wanting a compact, capable Z body at an accessible price
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 II (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £899 |
| Sensor | APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 4K 30fps | 4K/60p uncropped, 1080p/120p, N-Log |
| Autofocus | 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF | Phase-detect, 249 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | None | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 380 shots (CIPA) | ~330 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 383g (body only) | 385g body only |
| Dimensions | 118.4 × 82.8 × 46.8mm | 127.0 × 96.8 × 66.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.62× 2.36M-dot | EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-Mount | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, Micro HDMI | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T30 | Z50 II |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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