Compare Fujifilm X-T30 III vs Nikon Z5 II
In this technical comparison between the Fujifilm X-T30 III and the Nikon Z5 II, we analyze the key features to help you choose.
Choosing between these two Cameras models often comes down to your budget, with prices around $999 (Body Only) and $1,699 USD (Body Only).
| Specifications |
Fujifilm X-T30 III |
Nikon Z5 II |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | November 2025 | April 2025 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 118.4× 82.8× 46.8 mm | 134 x 100.5 x 72 mm |
| Weight | 378g (with battery and card) | Approx. 700g (with battery and card) / 620g (body only) |
| Mount | Fujifilm X Mount | Nikon Z Mount |
| Weather sealing | No | Yes; dust and drip-resistant (comparable to the Z6 II) |
| Sensor | ||
| Type | X-Trans CMOS 4 (Back-illuminated) | BSI-CMOS (Back-Illuminated) |
| Size | APS-C (23.5× 15.6 mm) | Full-frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm) |
| Resolution | 26.1 Megapixels | 24.5 Megapixels |
| ISO range | 160 – 12,800 (Native); Expandable to 80 – 51,200 | 100 - 64,000 (Expandable to ISO 50–204,800) |
| Stabilization | No In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS); Digital IS available for video | 5-axis In-Body VR; up to 7.5 stops of compensation (supports Focus Point VR) |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Rear screen | 3.0-inch Tilting Touchscreen LCD (1.62M-dot) | 3.2-inch Fully Articulated Touchscreen LCD (2.1 million dots); double the brightness of the previous model |
| Viewfinder | 2.36M-dot OLED Color Viewfinder; 0.62x magnification | 3.69M-dot OLED EVF; 0.8x magnification; high-brightness (up to 3000 nits peak) |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | 425 Intelligent Hybrid AF points (PDAF + CDAF) | 273 Phase-detection points |
| AF System | X-Processor 5 AI-driven Subject Detection | Hybrid AF powered by EXPEED 7 (68% faster than Z5) |
| Eye AF | Yes; improved tracking for Humans, Animals, Birds, Cars, Trains, and Insects | 9-type Subject Detection (Humans, Animals, Birds, Vehicles, etc.); tracks down to -10 EV. |
| Photo | ||
| Continuous shooting | 8 fps (Mechanical); Up to 30 fps (Electronic with 1.25x crop) | 14fps (Mechanical); 30fps (Electronic, JPEG only) |
| Formats | JPEG, HEIF (10-bit), RAW (14-bit), TIFF (8/16-bit via in-camera conversion) | NEF (RAW 14-bit), JPEG, HEIF (10-bit); Supports Pre-Release Capture |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution & FPS | 6.2K Open Gate (3:2) at 30p; 4K at 60p; 1080p at 240p | 4K 60p (1.5x crop); 4K 30p (Uncropped/Full-width); 1080p at 120p |
| Bit-depth | 4:2:2 10-bit Internal Recording | 10-bit internal (N-Log / HLG); Internal N-RAW (12-bit) supported |
| Mic / Headphone ports | 2.5mm Mic jack (external adapter for headphones via USB-C) | 3.5mm Stereo mini-jack for both |
| HDMI output | Micro-HDMI (Type D) | Micro-HDMI (Type D) |
| Storage | ||
| Card slots | 1 Slot (located in battery compartment) | Dual Slots |
| Type | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I supported) | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes (Wi-Fi 5 / 802.11n) | Built-in (2.4 / 5GHz) |
| Bluetooth | Yes (Bluetooth 4.2) | Bluetooth 5.0 (SnapBridge) |
| USB / HDMI | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1); Micro-HDMI | USB-C (3.2 Gen 1) with Power Delivery; Micro-HDMI |
| Battery | ||
| Model | NP-W126S | EN-EL15c |
| CIPA shots | Approx. 315 shots (Up to 425 in Economy Mode) | Approx. 380 shots (per charge); USB power delivery supported while in use. |
| USB charging | Yes | Yes |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the box | X-T30 III Body, NP-W126S Battery, USB Cable, Shoulder Strap, Body Cap. | Z5 II Body, EN-EL15c Battery, MH-25a Charger, UC-E24 USB Cable, AN-DC19 Strap, BF-N1 Body Cap |
| Price | $999 (Body Only) | $1,699 USD (Body Only) |
| Full Details | X-T30 III - Full Specifications | Z5 II - Full Specifications |