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Fujifilm X-M5 vs Nikon Z30

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The Fujifilm X-M5 wins 5 of 6 scored specs (resolution, burst, max video); the Z30 wins 1. The Z30 is $89 cheaper.

5 WINSBuy it if you want: resolution, burst, max video, weight.
1 WINSBuy it if you want: the lower price.
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FRONT (WIDTH × HEIGHT)
TOP (WIDTH × DEPTH), LENS FACING DOWN

Outer sizes are exact, from the makers' dimensions. Shapes are drawn by us to show each body style; the dashed circle is the lens mount at its real diameter.

  • Fujifilm X-M5111.9 × 66.6 × 38 mm · 355 g
  • Nikon Z30128 × 73.5 × 59.5 mm · 406 g

Where they differ

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Fujifilm X-M5Z30
PRICE & SCORE
Price$899$810BEST
CameraFits score6.5BEST5.4
PHOTO
Resolution26.1 MPBEST20.9 MP
BurstThe fastest frames per second the maker quotes. Top speeds often use the electronic shutter and may limit autofocus. Higher helps for sports, wildlife and kids.30 fpsBEST11 fps
ShutterFastest mechanical and electronic shutter speeds. The silent electronic shutter can freeze faster motion, but may bend fast subjects on slower sensors.1/4000 mech · 1/32000 elec1/4000 mech · 1/4000 elec
AutofocusWhat the camera recognises and tracks automatically, and how dark it can get before focus struggles (lower EV is better in low light).People, animals, birds, vehicles, aircraft, trainsPeople, animals · down to −4.5 EV
VIDEO
Max videoThe highest video resolution it records internally.6KBEST4K
Best 4K frame rateThe fastest 4K frame rate. 60p and above lets you slow footage down smoothly, and 120p gives 5× slow motion.4K 60p4K 30p
Crop at 4K 60pWhether 4K 60p uses the full sensor width. A crop makes your lens act longer, so wide shots get harder.1.18x cropNo 4K 60p
Rolling shutterHow fast the sensor reads out, measured in lab tests. Slower readout bends fast-moving subjects and quick pans in video and electronic-shutter photos; under 10 ms is very good.20.3 ms · 4K full width, CineD—
Colour depth10-bit records far more colour detail than 8-bit, so footage holds up when you grade it. Worth it if you edit video.10-bit 4:2:28-bit 4:2:0
Log profileA flat picture profile that keeps highlight and shadow detail for colour grading later.F-Log/F-Log2None
Raw videoRaw keeps the most image data for editing, at much larger file sizes. Some cameras only record it to an external recorder.RAW over HDMI (12-bit, up to 6.2K)None
Open gateRecords the whole sensor area, so you can crop the same clip to both widescreen and vertical video.YesNo
Audio jacksA mic input for better sound, and a headphone jack to check what you are recording.Mic + headphoneMic only
BODY & HANDLING
WeightBody with battery and card, without a lens.355 gBEST406 g
Rear screenFully articulating screens flip to the front for vlogging; tilting screens are quicker for photos at waist or overhead height.—Fully articulating
Weather sealingSeals against dust and light rain. Pair it with a sealed lens.NoYes
SYSTEM
MountWhich lenses fit natively. Other lenses may work through an adapter.Fujifilm XNikon Z
Native lenses40+50+

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