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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Nikon Z50

Portability
86
Imaging
60
Features
70
Overall
64
Fujifilm X-A10 front
 
Nikon Z50 front
Portability
74
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Nikon Z50 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 331g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Revealed December 2016
Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Introduced October 2019
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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Nikon Z50 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Fujifilm X-A10 and Nikon Z50, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A10 (16MP) and Z50 (21MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A10 was unveiled 3 years prior to the Z50 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-A10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm X-A10 grades versus the Z50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A10 over the Nikon Z50

 Fujifilm X-A10 Z50 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Fujifilm X-A10

 Z50 Fujifilm X-A10 
IntroducedOctober 2019December 2016Fresher by 34 months
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A10 and Nikon Z50

 Fujifilm X-A10 Z50 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display resolution1040k1040kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Nikon Z50 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A10 provides physical dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z50 has proportions of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-A10 and Nikon Z50 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A10 vs the Z50.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Nikon Z50 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A10 and Z50 is 86 and 74 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Nikon Z50 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Nikon Z50 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A10 and Z50.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon Z50 to produce extra detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-A10 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Nikon Z50 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Nikon Z50 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Nikon Z50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Portrait photography features
Nikon Z50 Portrait photography features
69
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
80
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (21 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Street photography factors
Nikon Z50 Street photography factors
76
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
72
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
weather sealing
above average high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (397g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Sports photography highlights
Nikon Z50 Sports photography highlights
61
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery pack (410 per charge)
low frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
75
sensor resolution is decent (21 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Travel photography info
Nikon Z50 Travel photography info
86
better than average battery pack (410 CIPA)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
77
weather sealing
has bluetooth
includes focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
heavier than competition (397g)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon Z50 as a Landscape photography camera
77
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent MP (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (410 shots)
lack of image stabilization
78
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (21 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Vlogging info
Nikon Z50 Vlogging info
70
display is selfie friendly
supports face detect autofocus
good video quality (None1920 x 1080 resolution)
lack of image stabilization
does not have mic support
71
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic socket
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (397g)
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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Nikon Z50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A10 and Nikon Z50
 Fujifilm X-A10Nikon Z50
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-A10 Nikon Z50
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2016-12-01 2019-10-10
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed 6
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 21 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4896 x 3264 5568 x 3712
Max native ISO 6400 51200
Max boosted ISO 25600 204800
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 209
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Nikon Z
Amount of lenses 54 15
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p. 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p,24p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution None1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 331g (0.73 lb) 397g (0.88 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 pictures 320 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Built-in
Battery ID NP-W126S EN-EL25
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, smile, buddy, group) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $499 $857