Nikon D7500 vs Fujifilm X-T30

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Nikon D7500 vs Fujifilm X-T30

APS-C 369.0mm²
20.9 megapixels
ISO 100 - 51,200

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APS-C 366.6mm²
26.1 megapixels
ISO 160 - 12,800

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Succeeded by the Fujifilm X-T30 II
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Differences

Nikon D7500 advantages over Fujifilm X-T30

Lens selection
Excellent vs Good
Better lens selection gives you more options
Fast startup
~0.20 vs 1.3 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
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

950 vs 380 shots
Capture more photos
More telephoto lens reach
120 mm vs 68 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bigger JPEG buffer
100 vs 28 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Bigger RAW buffer
47 vs 17 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
1638400 vs 51200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Fujifilm X-T30 advantages over Nikon D7500

Less expensive
$900 vs $1197
Save money for lenses or accessories
Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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
Thinner
46 mm vs 72 mm
Thinner
Newer
4 years vs 7 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More pixels
26.1 vs 20.9 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Doesn't require an AA filter
Yes vs No
A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré
Longer exposure
900 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
20.0 fps vs 8.2 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
20.0 fps vs 8.2 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/8000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
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
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility

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Review Excerpt

New carbon fiber body is light, compact and very comfortable; Same excellent image quality as the flagship D500; Quick 8.2 frames per second burst shooting with generous buffer; Very fast, accurate autofocus; Tilting touch-screen display; Very good battery life; Records ultra high-def 4K and 60fps Full HD too.
Only a single flash card slot; Doesn't support portrait / battery grip accessories; No rear infrared receiver any more; non-CPU AI lenses will be manual only; 4K video comes with a heavy crop; Movie AF is prone to hunting, Extended ISO sensitivities are a gimmick.
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Same great image quality as the X-T3; Excellent high ISO performance for an APS-C camera; Improved hybrid AF system with full image area coverage; Fast AF speeds; 4K video up to 30p; Compact design; Great value.
Slightly higher noise levels than predecessor; No in-body image stabilization; Single card slot; No dedicated headphone jack; No weather sealing.
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The Competition

Compared to Nikon D7200

Nikon D7500

Nikon D7200

$947
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$1043
APS-C

NFC
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon D7500 vs Nikon D7200

Fujifilm X-T30

Nikon D7200

$849
APS-C

Focus peaking
Less expensive

$1043
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

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Compared to Canon 80D

Nikon D7500

Canon 80D

$947
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Fast startup

$935
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Nikon D7500 vs Canon 80D

Fujifilm X-T30

Canon 80D

$849
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$935
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

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Compared to Pentax K-70

Nikon D7500

Pentax K-70

$947
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$597
APS-C

Focus peaking
Less expensive

Compare Nikon D7500 vs Pentax K-70

Fujifilm X-T30

Pentax K-70

$849
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$597
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

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Compared to Fujifilm X-T200

Nikon D7500

Fujifilm X-T200

$947
APS-C

Lens selection
Longer stills battery life

$799
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Nikon D7500 vs Fujifilm X-T200

Fujifilm X-T30

Fujifilm X-T200

$849
APS-C

Longer stills battery life
Doesn't require an AA filter

$799
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Longer video battery life

Compare Fujifilm X-T30 vs Fujifilm X-T200

Compared to Fujifilm X-T30 II

Nikon D7500

Fujifilm X-T30 II

$947
APS-C

Lens selection
More telephoto lens reach

$900
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-camera panoramas

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Fujifilm X-T30

Fujifilm X-T30 II

$849
APS-C

$900
APS-C

Newer
More dots on screen

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