Nikon Z fc vs Fujifilm X-T30 II
Side-by-side specs, features and our lab-measured performance for the Nikon Z fc and the Fujifilm X-T30 II.
Fujifilm X-T30 II
Key differences
Why pick the Nikon Z fc
- Higher native ISO ceiling: ISO 51,200 vs ISO 12,800
- Bigger screen: 3.2 in vs 3 in
Why pick the Fujifilm X-T30 II
- More resolution: 26.1 MP vs 20.9 MP
- Sharper screen: 1,620,000 dots vs 1,036,800 dots
Worked out from the spec sheets and our lab measurements. Image quality, handling and autofocus tracking are judged in the reviews.
| Specification | Nikon Z fc | Fujifilm X-T30 II |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Camera Format | Compact System Camera | Compact System Camera |
| Date Available | 2021-07-30 | 2021-10-21 |
| Currently Manufactured | Yes | Yes |
| Retail Price | – | $899.95 |
| Street Price | $931.95 | – |
| Weight | 13.8 oz (390 g) includes batteries | 13.5 oz (383 g) includes batteries |
| Size | 5.3 x 3.7 x 1.7 in. (135 x 94 x 44 mm) | 4.7 x 3.3 x 1.8 in. (118 x 83 x 47 mm) |
| Waterproof | No | No |
| Predecessor | – | Fujifilm X-T30 |
| Sensor | ||
| Effective Megapixels | 20.9 | 26.1 |
| Sensor Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor size | 368.95mm2 (23.50mm x 15.70mm) | 366.6mm2 (23.50mm x 15.60mm) |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch | 4.22 microns | 3.77 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier | 1.5x | 1.5x |
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Anti Aliasing Filter | None | Not needed |
| Sensor shift image stabilization | No | No |
| Self-Cleaning | No | Yes |
| Image Resolution | 5568 x 3712 (20.7 MP, 3:2), 4176 x 2784 (11.6 MP, 3:2), 2784 x 1856 (5.2 MP, 3:2), 5568 x 3128 (17.4 MP, 16:9), 4176 x 2344 (9.8 MP, 16:9), 2784 x 1560 (4.3 MP, 16:9), 3712 x 3712 (13.8 MP, 1:1), 2784 x 2784 (7.8 MP, 1:1), 1856 x 1856 (3.4 MP, 1:1) | 6240 x 4160 (26.0 MP, 3:2), 6240 x 3512 (21.9 MP, 16:9), 4160 x 4160 (17.3 MP, 1:1), 4416 x 2944 (13.0 MP, 3:2), 4416 x 2488 (11.0 MP, Other), 2944 x 2944 (8.7 MP, 1:1), 3120 x 2080 (6.5 MP, 3:2), 3120 x 1760 (5.5 MP, Other), 2080 x 2080 (4.3 MP, 1:1) |
| Image File Format | JPEG (EXIF 2.31), .NEF (RAW), 12 or 14 bit; RAW+JPEG | JPEG (Exif Ver 2.3), .RAF 14-bit RAW, uncompressed or lossless compression; RAW + JPEG |
| RAW Capture Support | Yes | Yes |
| Autofocus | ||
| Auto Focus Type | Hybrid Phase/Contrast Detect AF with 209 PDAF points; Pinpoint, Single-Point, Dynamic-area AF, Wide-area AF (S/L), Wide-Are (L, People/Animals), Auto-area AF, Auto-area AF (People/Animals); Face and Eye-detect AF | Hybrid Phase/Contrast Detect AF with 100% frame coverage: Single point AF: EVF / LCD: 13x9 / 25x17 (Changeable size of AF frame) Zone AF: 3x3 / 5x5 / 7x7 from 91 areas on 13x9 grid; Wide/Tracking AF: (up to 18 area) |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Peaking | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Speed (Imaging Resource lab tests) | ||
| Continuous-mode frames/second | 11.0 | – |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution) | 11.0 | – |
| Viewfinder and screen | ||
| Viewfinder | EVF / LCD | EVF / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type | EVF: 0.39-in, 2.36M-dot XGA OLED, 100% coverage, 1.02x magnification, 19.5mm eyepoint, -3 to +3 diopter, eye sensor | EVF: 0.39-inch 2.36M-dot OLED with 100% coverage, 0.62x magnification (35mm format equivalent), 17.5mm eyepoint (from the rear end of the camera's eyepiece), -4 to +2 diopter adjustment, eye sensor |
| EVF Resolution | 2,360,000 dots | 2,360,000 dots |
| Rear Display Size (inches) | 3.2 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution | 1,036,800 dots (345,600 px) | 1,620,000 dots |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Articulating Screen | Yes | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen | No | No |
| Selfie Screen | Yes | No |
| Top Deck Display | No | No |
| Exposure | ||
| Minimum ISO (native) | 100 | 160 |
| Maximum ISO (native) | 51200 | 12800 |
| ISO Settings | Auto, ISO 100 - 51200, expandable to 204,800 | AUTO (3) with selectable limits, ISO 160-12800, Extended output sensitivity equivalent to ISO 80, 100, 125, 25600 and 51200 |
| Shutter Speed Range | 1/4000 - 900 sec | 1/32000 - 900 sec |
| Bulb Mode | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes | Matrix metering; Center-weighted (weight of approximately 75% given to 8mm circle in center of frame or weighting can be based on average of entire frame; Spot: meters circle with diameter of about 3.5mm (about 2.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point; Highlight-weighted | TTL 256-zones metering; Multi, Spot, Average, Center-weighted |
| White Balance Settings | Auto (2 types), Cloudy, Shade, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent (7 types), Incandescent, Kelvin Color Temperature (2,500K-10,000K), Preset manual; Fine tuning available. | Auto, Fine, Shade, Fluorescent light (Daylight), Fluorescent light (Warm White), Fluorescent light (Cool White), Incandescent light, Underwater, Custom, Color Temperature (2,500-10,000K) |
| High Resolution Composite | No | No |
| Self Timer | 2/5/10/20s; 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 seconds | 2 or 10 seconds |
| Creative Exposure Modes | Custom: U1, U2; Scene Modes: Autumn Colors, Beach / Snow, Blossom, Candlelight, Child, Close-up, Dusk / Dawn, Food, Landscape, Night Landscape, Night Portrait, Party / Indoor, Pet Portrait, Portrait, Sports, Sunset; Special Effects: Night Vision, Super Vivid, Pop, Photo Illustration, Toy Camera Effect, Miniature Effect, Selective Color, Silhouette, High Key, Low Key | Film Simulation: PROVIA/Standard, Velvia/Vivid, ASTIA/Soft, Classic Chrome, PRO Neg.Hi, PRO Neg.Std, Black&White, Black&White+Ye Filter, Black&White+R Filter, Black&White+G Filter, Sepia, ACROS, ACROS+Ye Filter, ACROS+R Filter, ACROS+G Filter, ETERNA/Cinema; Advanced Filter: Toy camera, Miniature, Pop color, High-key, Low-key, Dynamic tone, Soft focus, Partial color (Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Purple); Dynamic Range Setting: AUTO (100-400%), 100%, 200%, 400%; Dynamic Range Priority: Off, Auto, Weak, Strong; Panorama |
| Video | ||
| Can take movies | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution | 3840x2160 (30p/​25p/​24p) 1920x1080 (120p/​100p/​60p/​50p/​30p/​25p/​24p) | 4096x2160 (30p/​25p/​24p/​23.98p) 3840x2160 (30p/​25p/​24p/​23.98p) 1920x1080 (60p/​50p/​30p/​25p/​24p/​23.98p) 1920x1080 (120p/​100p) |
| Movie File Format | MOV, MP4 (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Stereo Linear PCM, AAC) | MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: Linear PCM / Stereo sound 24bit / 48KHz sampling) |
| HD Video Out | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection | HDMI | HDMI |
| Microphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Headphone Jack | No | No |
| Lens | ||
| Lens Mount | Nikon Z | Fujifilm X |
| Lens | Nikon Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | Fujinon XC 15-45mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS PZ |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent) | 24 - 75mm | 23 - 68mm |
| Focal Length (actual) | 16 - 50mm | 15 - 45mm |
| Zoom Ratio | 3.10x | 3.00x |
| Aperture Range | f/3.5 (wide) / f/6.3 (tele) - f/16 | f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/22; 7 diaphragm blades |
| Optical Image Stabilization | Yes | Yes |
| Filter Thread | 46.0mm | 52.0mm |
| Digital Zoom | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash | No | Yes |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100) | – | 5.0 m / 16.4 ft. |
| Max Flash Sync | 1/200 | 1/180 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation | -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe | Hot Shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control | No | Trigger Only |
| Storage and connectivity | ||
| Usable Memory Types | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support | UHS-I | UHS-I |
| Dual Card Slots | No | No |
| Built-In Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | No | No |
| Built-In GPS | No | No |
| External Connections | USB 2.0 High Speed,USB 3.0 Super Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi | USB 3.0 Super Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
| Remote Control | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type | Wi-Fi/Bluetooth | Threaded cable release, optional wired, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Form Factor | Proprietary EN-EL25 | Proprietary NP-W126S |
| Usable Battery Types | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Internal Charging Supported | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter) | Yes | No |
| Other | ||
| Alternate Model Number(s) | Zfc | – |
| Tripod Mount | Yes | Yes |
| Color Filter Type | RGBG | X-Trans 4 |
| Composite Video Out | No | No |
| Integrated ND Filter | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range | 20 cm to Infinity 7.9 in to Infinity | 13 cm to Infinity 5.1 in to Infinity |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Eye-level Viewfinder | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display | Yes | Yes |
| Auto ISO Mode | Yes | Yes |
| Program Auto Exposure | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes | Fill flash, Red-eye reduction, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Rear-curtain sync, Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Auto slow sync, Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction, Flash off; Auto FP High-Speed sync supported | TTL (Flash Auto / Standard / Slow Sync.), Manual, Commander, Off; Sync: 1st Curtain, 2nd Curtain; Red-eye Reduction pre-flash & Red-eye removal, Red-eye Reduction pre-flash Only, Red-eye removal Only, Off |
| Flash Range Description | – | GN=5m (ISO 100) or 7m (ISO 200) |
| Uncompressed Format | .NEF (RAW), 12 or 14 bit; RAW+JPEG | .RAF 14-bit RAW, uncompressed or lossless compression; RAW + JPEG |
| Included Memory | No memory included | No memory included |
| PictBridge Compliant | Yes | No |
| DPOF Compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Connections (extended) | Type C USB connector (SuperSpeed USB), Micro (Type-D) HDMI, 3.5mm Stereo Microphone Jack (plug-in power supported) | USB Type-C (USB 3.1 Gen1), Micro HDMI (Type-D), 2.5mm stereo mic/remote jack; headphone support via USB-C possible (3rd party) |
| Battery Life, Video | 75 minutes | 45 minutes |
| Batteries Included | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL25 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary NP-W126S Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included | Yes | No |
Highlighted cells mark the better figure where one is clearly better. Timings and buffer depths come from our lab tests; DxOMark scores are DxOMark's own.