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Fujifilm X-M5 vs Nikon Z 30

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FujifilmX-M5NikonZ 30
Overview
ReleasedNovember 2024July 2022
Image and sensor
Camera typeMirrorlessMirrorless
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor typeBack-illuminated X-Trans CMOS 4CMOS
Sensor dimensions23.5 × 15.6 mm23.5 × 15.7 mm
Effective resolution26.1 MP20.9 MP
Largest image6240 × 41605568 × 3712
RAW recordingYesYes
Standard ISO range160–12800100–51200
Sensor detail–Nikon DX-format CMOS; 21.51 million total pixels. UK rounds effective resolution to 20.9 MP, while Japan gives 20.88 MP. Image Dust Off reference data requires NX Studio.
Image formats14-bit RAF RAW; JPEG; 10-bit HEIF; in-camera TIFF conversion12/14-bit NEF RAW, JPEG and simultaneous RAW plus JPEG; square and 16:9 still crops available
ISO detailStandard ISO 160–12800; expanded ISO 80–51200Expandable to equivalent ISO 102400 or 204800; auto ISO supported. Movie ISO range 100–25600.
Image processorX-Processor 5EXPEED 6 (Photography Blog)
Lens and shooting
Lens mountFujifilm X mountNikon Z mount
StabilisationElectronic onlyOptical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst30 fps11 fps
Lens detail–NIKKOR Z lenses; F-mount NIKKOR lenses require an adapter with model-dependent restrictions. Supported VR lenses provide optical stabilisation; no sensor-shift stabilisation.
Autofocus–Hybrid phase/contrast detection with 209 single-point DX positions, eye/animal detection and continuous movie focus. Maker sensitivity −4.5 EV with low-light AF or −3 EV without, in AF-S at ISO 100, 20°C and f/1.8.
Shutter–Mechanical focal-plane, electronic front-curtain and electronic shutters; 1/4000 to 30 seconds, Bulb and Time. Flash sync 1/200 second; compatible Auto FP supported.
Burst detail30 fps electronic with 1.25× crop, up to 128 JPEG or 23 uncompressed RAW frames; 20 fps electronic without cropContinuous H extended approximately 11 fps with mechanical shutter and JPEG or 12-bit RAW; Continuous H 5 fps, Continuous L 1–4 fps. TechRadar recorded approximately 30 RAW plus JPEG frames before pausing on its UHS-I card; buffer depth varies with format/card/settings.
Flash–No built-in flash; ISO 518 hot shoe with compatible i-TTL Speedlights
Exposure controls–Auto/P/S/A/M and three user-setting banks; still compensation ±5 EV and movie compensation ±3 EV. Matrix, centre-weighted, spot and highlight-weighted metering.
Stabilisation detailElectronic stabilisation for movies only; no sensor-shift stabilisation. Optical stabilisation depends on the fitted lens.–
Video
Highest video resolution6240 × 4160 at 29.97 fps3840 × 2160 at 29.97 fps
Video detailOpen-gate 6.2K 3:2 at up to 29.97p, internal 4:2:2 10-bit. Optional FAN-001 cooling fan attaches directly to the rear; vertical Short Movie mode crops 9:16 footage without rotating the camera.UHD 3840 × 2160 up to 29.97p and Full HD up to 119.88p, without additional image-area crop. MOV/MP4 H.264; time-lapse, timecode and electronic VR supported. Maker maximum 125-minute recording claim applies to Full HD 24/25p at 25°C and depends on battery/internal temperature; quoted UHD 4K recording time is approximately 35 minutes. Electronic VR adds a crop; Photography Blog and TechRadar report 1.3×. No Log profile; Flat Picture Control available.
Audio–Built-in stereo microphone or 3.5 mm external microphone, adjustable sensitivity/attenuator; PCM in MOV or AAC in MP4. Optional microphone wind muff; no headphone socket.
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderNoneNone
Screen size3″3″
Screen dots1,040,0001,040,000
TouchscreenYesYes
Tilting screenYesYes
Display detailVari-angle touchscreen with approximately 1.04 million dots; 3.0-inch size confirmed by TechRadarSide-hinged vari-angle touch LCD, approximately 100% coverage and 170° viewing angle; self-portrait mode and front REC lamp. Dots count subpixels.
Viewfinder detailNo viewfinder, as reported by Photography Blog and TechRadarNo built-in viewfinder
Connections and design
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Battery life (maker's claim)440 photographs330 photographs
Body weight307 g350 g
Release detailMaker global announcement specifies mid-November 2024 availability; no global first-sale day inferred. Photograph includes the optional XC 15-45mm kit lens; body specifications exclude that lens.Announced on 29 June 2022; Nikon US specifies first availability in mid-July 2022. Exact first retail day is not established, so month precision is retained.
Recording mediaOne SD/SDHC/SDXC slot, UHS-IOne SD/SDHC/SDXC slot supporting UHS-I, sharing the lower battery/card compartment
PortsUSB-C 10 Gbps, Micro HDMI Type D, separate 3.5 mm microphone and headphone socketsUSB-C SuperSpeed USB, HDMI Type D micro connector and 3.5 mm microphone input; no headphone output. Photography Blog's Micro USB wording is incorrect.
Wireless connectionsWi-Fi 802.11b/g/n and Bluetooth 5.2Bluetooth 4.2 and SnapBridge; UK specifies 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, while Japan also lists a/ac and 5 GHz, so regional wireless support should be checked
Battery life detailNP-W126S; maker CIPA approximately 440 photographs in Economy mode or 330 in Normal mode with XF35mmF1.4 REN-EL25; maker CIPA approximately 330 still shots or 75 minutes movie battery life. Photography Blog's 300-shot rating is not used. Current Japan packages may include EN-EL25a instead.
Charging–In-camera USB-C charging and external power while recording; optional EH-7P adapter. No separate battery charger in the published standard UK package.
Dimensions111.9 × 66.6 × 38.0 mmApproximately 128 × 73.5 × 59.5 mm
Weight detailApproximately 307 g excluding battery and memory card; 355 g including themApproximately 350 g body only or 405 g with battery/card, excluding body cap
Materials–Maker operating range 0–40°C and humidity up to 85% without condensation; Photography Blog describes magnesium-alloy construction with less extensive weather protection than higher-end bodies
ColoursBlack and silver–
In the boxNP-W126S battery, shoulder strap, body cap and cooling fan connector coverUK lists BF-N1 body cap, EN-EL25 battery, AN-DC25 strap and UC-E24 USB cable; Japan lists EN-EL25a or EN-EL25 and AN-DC29 strap, so regional/revision package contents vary

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