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Fujifilm X-T30 III vs Nikon Z50 II

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The X-T30 III wins 5 of 6 scored specs (resolution, max video, battery (cipa)); the Nikon Z50 II wins 1. They cost about the same.

5 WINSBuy it if you want: resolution, max video, battery (cipa), weight.
1 WINSBuy it if you want: the handling and system you prefer.
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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-T30 III118.4 × 82.8 × 46.8 mm · 378 g
  • Nikon Z50 II127 × 96.8 × 66.5 mm · 550 g

Where they differ

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X-T30 IIINikon Z50 II
PRICE & SCORE
Price$1,000$957BEST
CameraFits score6.5BEST6.2
PHOTO
Resolution26.1 MPBEST20.9 MP
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, trains · down to −7 EVPeople, animals, birds, vehicles, aircraft, trains · down to −9 EV
VIDEO
Max videoThe highest video resolution it records internally.6KBEST4K
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 crop1.5x crop
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 4:2:210-bit 4:2:0
Log profileA flat picture profile that keeps highlight and shadow detail for colour grading later.F-Log2N-Log
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 onlyMic + headphone
BODY & HANDLING
Battery (CIPA)Shots per charge on the CIPA standard test, using the rear screen. Real-world numbers are often higher.315 shotsBEST230 shots
WeightBody with battery and card, without a lens.378 gBEST550 g
ViewfinderElectronic viewfinder resolution and magnification. More dots and a bigger magnification give a sharper, larger view.2.36M-dot, 0.62×2.36M-dot, 1.02×
Rear screenFully articulating screens flip to the front for vlogging; tilting screens are quicker for photos at waist or overhead height.TiltingFully articulating
Card slotsTwo slots let you record a backup copy at the same time, which matters for paid work like weddings.1x SD UHS-I1x SD UHS-II
Weather sealingSeals against dust and light rain. Pair it with a sealed lens.No—
SYSTEM
MountWhich lenses fit natively. Other lenses may work through an adapter.Fujifilm XNikon Z
Native lenses40+50+

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