Fujifilm X-T30 III Charcoal Silver 2020

Fujifilm X-T30 III Charcoal Silver 2020

Fujifilm
73 Overall Score
vs
Nikon Z Z8 Black 2024

Nikon Z Z8 Black 2024

Nikon
95 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Fujifilm X-T30 III Charcoal Silver 2020

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Nikon Z Z8 Black 2024

85 out of 100 high confidence 389 reviews

The Nikon Z8 is widely praised as a powerful, versatile mirrorless camera that excels in autofocus, image quality, and build. Users upgrading from DSLRs like the D850 or D500 find the transition smooth, and many highlight its exceptional performance for wildlife, sports, and video. However, a minority report issues with battery life, occasional autofocus misses, and a steep learning curve, while a few experienced defects or poor customer service from certain retailers. Overall, the Z8 is seen as a top-tier camera that delivers on its promise, though not without minor drawbacks.

Pros
  • Excellent autofocus performance
  • High image quality and sharpness
  • Great for wildlife and sports photography
  • Smooth transition from DSLR
  • Solid build and ergonomics
Cons
  • Battery life could be better
  • Occasional autofocus misses
  • Steep learning curve for some
  • No included reference guide
  • Some units had defects or recalls
👍 Autofocus performance 25
👍 Image quality 20
👎 Battery life 8
👍 Build quality 15
👎 Learning curve 6
👎 Customer service 5

Scores

Beginner
Fujifilm
78
Nikon
96
Video
Fujifilm
67
Nikon
94
Wedding Events
Fujifilm
65
Nikon
94
Sports Wildlife
Fujifilm
62
Nikon
90
Photography
Fujifilm
77
Nikon
90
Youtube
Fujifilm
74
Nikon
89
Product Photography
Fujifilm
83
Nikon
88
Travel
Fujifilm
52
Nikon
81
Streaming
Fujifilm
75
Nikon
76
Vlogging
Fujifilm
69
Nikon
74

Specifications

Fujifilm X-T30 IIINikon Z Z8
Sensor
TypeCMOSStacked CMOS
Sizeaps-cfull-frame
Megapixels26.100000381469727 MP45.70000076293945 MP★
ISO Range10064★
ProcessorX-Processor 5EXPEED 7
Autofocus
AF Points
425
493
AF Type—Photo, VideoPhase Detection: 493
Eye AF✓✓
Animal AF✓✓
Subject Detection✓✓
Shooting
Burst (Mechanical)20 fps30 fps★
Burst (Electronic)—120 fps★
Max Shutter—1/32000
Electronic Shutter✓✓
Video
Max Resolution4K8K★
4K FPS60 fps120 fps★
1080p FPS240 fps★120 fps
10-bit✓✓
Log Profile✓✓
RAW Video—✓★
CodecH.264, H.265N-RAW, ProRes RAW
Display & EVF
Screen Size3"3.2"★
Touchscreen✓✓
Articulating✓✓
EVF Resolution3.7M dots3.7M dots
Build
Weather Sealed—✓★
Weight0.38 kg★0.82 kg
Battery Life470 shots★340 shots
Connectivity
Wi-Fi✗✓★
Bluetooth✓✓
USBUSB-CUSB-C
HDMIMicro HDMI★HDMI Output
Hot Shoe✓✓

Pros & Cons

Fujifilm X-T30 III Charcoal Silver 2020

  • Strong sensor (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong evf (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong battery (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong af (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Below average build (15th percentile)15th %ile

Nikon Z Z8 Black 2024

  • Strong video (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong burst (96th percentile)96th %ile

Pricing

Fujifilm X-T30 III Charcoal Silver 2020 is $1,921 cheaper (2.5x less).

Fujifilm X-T30 III Charcoal Silver 20200.059score per dollar
vs
Nikon Z Z8 Black 20240.030score per dollar

Fujifilm X-T30 III Charcoal Silver 2020 offers 2.0x better value for money

Verdict

★ Winner: Nikon Z Z8

Scores 95 overall, wins 9 of 10 usage categories and 11 of 33 specs.

Nikon Z Z8 Better at:

VideoTravelYoutubeBeginnerVloggingPhotographyWedding EventsSports WildlifeProduct Photography

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