Nikon Z Z30
Fujifilm X-S X-S20
What Buyers Say
Nikon Z Z30
The Nikon Z30 is widely praised for its compact size, light weight, and excellent image quality, especially for video and vlogging. Users love the intuitive touchscreen, fast autofocus, and realistic color science, though many note the lack of a viewfinder and overheating during extended 4K recording as drawbacks. Battery charging is slow via USB and no charger is included, but overall it's considered a fantastic value for beginner content creators and travel photographers.
Pros
- Compact and lightweight design
- Excellent video quality
- Intuitive touchscreen controls
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Realistic color science straight out of camera
Cons
- No built-in viewfinder
- Overheating during extended 4K recording
- Slow USB battery charging
- No battery charger included in box
- Screen difficult to see in bright sunlight
Fujifilm X-S X-S20
The Fujifilm X-S20 is widely praised as a versatile hybrid camera that delivers stunning image quality, beautiful film simulations, and solid video performance in a compact, lightweight body. Users love the improved autofocus, excellent battery life, and intuitive controls, making it a great choice for both beginners and enthusiasts. However, some reviewers report overheating during extended use or in warm conditions, and a few note that autofocus can be unreliable in complex scenes compared to Sony or Canon. Overall, the camera is seen as an outstanding value for its price point, especially for those who want great SOOC JPEGs and a fun shooting experience.
Pros
- Stunning image quality and colors
- Beautiful film simulations
- Excellent battery life
- Compact and lightweight body
- Improved autofocus performance
Cons
- Overheating during extended use
- Autofocus can be unreliable in complex scenes
- No weather sealing
- Menu system can be complex for beginners
- App connectivity issues reported
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon Z Z30 | Fujifilm X-S X-S20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | X-Trans CMOS 4 |
| Size | aps-c | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 20.899999618530273 MP | 26.100000381469727 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | EXPEED 6 | X-Processor 5 |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Photo, VideoPhase Detection: 209 | Contrast Detection, Phase Detection: 117 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 11 fps | 60 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | 11 fps | 20 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | 1/4000 | 1/32000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 6K★ |
| 4K FPS | 30 fps | 60 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | 120 fps | 240 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codec | H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding | H.264 ALL-Intra/H.264 Long GOP/H.265/H.265 Long GOP/MOV/MP4/MPEG-4 AVC 4:2:2/4:2:0 8/10-Bit |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 1.0M dots | 2.4M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.35 kg★ | 0.49 kg |
| Battery Life | 330 shots | 750 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | ✗ | ✓★ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| HDMI | Micro HDMI Type D | Micro HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Nikon Z Z30
- Strong battery (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong build (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong display (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong sensor (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average social proof (5th percentile)5th %ile
Fujifilm X-S X-S20
- Strong display (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong sensor (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average social proof (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average build (21st percentile)
Verdict
Scores 80 overall, wins 7 of 10 usage categories and 12 of 33 specs.