Nikon D3100 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II

This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon D3100 and Fujifilm X-T30 II. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Nikon D3100

Fujifilm X-T30 II

Manufacturing

Nikon D3100 is manufacturered by Nikon but Fujifilm X-T30 II is from Fujifilm. Both Nikon and Fujifilm are well known brands though.

Nikon D3100 were released 2010 and Fujifilm X-T30 II was released 2021. That is a 11 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera	Released
Nikon D3100	2010
Fujifilm X-T30 II	2021

Type of camera

Nikon D3100 is a DSLR camera while Fujifilm X-T30 II is a Mirrorless camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Nikon D3100 has a "Nikon DX"-sensor while Fujifilm X-T30 II has a ""-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

Camera	Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Nikon D3100	75 mm Nikon DX sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Fujifilm X-T30 II	mm

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:

Resolution

Nikon D3100 has a 14,2 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Fujifilm X-T30 II has 26 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera	Megapixels
Nikon D3100	14,2 MP 14155776 pixels 4608 x 3072
Fujifilm X-T30 II	26 MP 25958400 pixels 6240 x 4160

Fujifilm X-T30 II has a 83 % larger resolution than Nikon D3100. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Nikon D3100 has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm X-T30 II. Nikon D3100 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 12800 while Fujifilm X-T30 II has 160 to 12800.

Camera	ISO Range
Nikon D3100	100-12800
Fujifilm X-T30 II	160-12800

Autofocus and lens compatibility

There is a big difference between these two cameras. Fujifilm X-T30 II has a built-in autofocus motor but Nikon D3100 does not. If you want to be able to use autofocus on Nikon D3100 there is a need for having an autofocus motor inside the lens. We really encourage you to look closely at our lens compatibility charts at the links below.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D3100
Lens compatibility chart for Fujifilm X-T30 II

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Nikon D3100 can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds and Fujifilm X-T30 II can shoot up to 8 pictures per seconds.

Camera	FPS (Frames per second)
Nikon D3100	3
Fujifilm X-T30 II	8

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

In this case, both Nikon D3100 and Fujifilm X-T30 II can shoot movies.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Nikon D3100 weighs 505 gr (equal to 1,11 lb) which is 32% heavier than Fujifilm X-T30 II and its 383 gr (or 0,84 lb).

Camera	Weight
Nikon D3100	505 gr 1,11 lb
Fujifilm X-T30 II	383 gr 0,84 lb