Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon D850

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Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon D850

2/3 inch 58.1mm²
12.0 megapixels
28.00mm - 112.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X30 Review.
How does it shoot? Fujifilm X30 in the real world.
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What’s the bottom line? Read our Fujifilm X30 conclusion.

35mm 858.0mm²
45.7 megapixels
ISO 64 - 25,600

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Differences

Fujifilm X30 advantages over Nikon D850

Less expensive
$499 vs $2497
Save money for lenses or accessories
Slower slow-motion
250 fps vs 120 fps
Supports slower slow-mo
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Thinner
60 mm vs 78 mm
Thinner
Higher max flash sync
1/1000 vs 1/250 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Lighter weight
423g vs 915g
Lighter weight
Doesn't require an AA filter
Yes vs No
A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré
Faster JPEG shooting
11.4 fps vs 7.1 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
9.0 fps vs 7.1 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode

Nikon D850 advantages over Fujifilm X30

Larger sensor
35mm vs 2/3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.35 vs 2.20 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Fast startup
~0.20 vs 2.1 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

1840 vs 470 shots
Capture more photos
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Newer
7 years vs 10 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Higher-res screen
590k vs 307k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
Less shutter lag
0.08 vs 0.28 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More viewfinder magnification
0.75x vs 0.65x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
More pixels
45.7 vs 12.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Bigger JPEG buffer
200 vs 15 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Bigger RAW buffer
200 vs 11 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos

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Review Excerpt

Excellent image quality for its class; Very good optical performance from the bright f/2-2.8 4x lens; Quick autofocus, even in very low light; Fast burst modes; EVF fixes the flaws of optical viewfinder in X20; Tilting high-res LCD screen; Excellent feel in the hands; Very good battery life.
Top shutter speed is only 1/1000s when lens is wide open; No built-in ND filter; 28mm eq. may not be wide enough for some; Shallow buffer depths; Default NR processing a bit heavy-handed.
Read our Fujifilm X30 Review

Class-leading resolution; Excellent dynamic range; Very good high ISO performance; Very fast AF and burst shooting; Durable weather-sealed body; Improved ergonomics; Touchscreen; Dual card slots; 4K video.
Live view/video mode still uses sluggish contrast-detect AF; Viewfinder only tests at ~98% coverage; No 4K at 60p; 30-minute video clip limit; Focus peaking not supported with 4K.
Read our Nikon D850 Review

The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm X10

Fujifilm X30

Fujifilm X10

$499
2/3 inch

Focus peaking
In-camera panoramas

$599
2/3 inch

Compare Fujifilm X30 vs Fujifilm X10

Nikon D850

Fujifilm X10

$2664
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$599
2/3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Internal flash

Compare Nikon D850 vs Fujifilm X10

Compared to Fujifilm X20

Fujifilm X30

Fujifilm X20

$499
2/3 inch

Tiltable Screen
Built-in Wi-Fi

$499
2/3 inch

Compare Fujifilm X30 vs Fujifilm X20

Nikon D850

Fujifilm X20

$2664
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$499
2/3 inch

Slower slow-motion
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D850 vs Fujifilm X20

Compared to Nikon P7800

Fujifilm X30

Nikon P7800

$499
2/3 inch

Slower slow-motion
Focus peaking

$500
1/1.7 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon P7800

Nikon D850

Nikon P7800

$2664
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$500
1/1.7 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D850 vs Nikon P7800

Compared to Sony A99 II

Fujifilm X30

Sony A99 II

$499
2/3 inch

Less expensive
Slower slow-motion

$3198
35mm

Larger sensor
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Fujifilm X30 vs Sony A99 II

Nikon D850

Sony A99 II

$2664
35mm

Lens selection
Less expensive

$3198
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D850 vs Sony A99 II

Compared to Pentax K-1 II

Fujifilm X30

Pentax K-1 II

$499
2/3 inch

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$1747
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm X30 vs Pentax K-1 II

Nikon D850

Pentax K-1 II

$2664
35mm

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$1747
35mm

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D850 vs Pentax K-1 II

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