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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon Z fc

Portability
86
Imaging
59
Features
68
Overall
62
Fujifilm X-A2 front
 
Nikon Z fc front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
80
Overall
74

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon Z fc Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-A1
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-A3
Nikon Z fc
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 445g - 135 x 94 x 44mm
  • Introduced June 2021
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon Z fc Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon Z fc, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A2 (16MP) and Z fc (21MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-A2 was released 7 years earlier than the Z fc which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-A2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z fc being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-A2 matches up versus the Z fc with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A2 over the Nikon Z fc

 Fujifilm X-A2 Z fc 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Fujifilm X-A2

 Z fc Fujifilm X-A2 
IntroducedJune 2021January 2015More modern by 78 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k920kSharper screen (+120k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A2 and Nikon Z fc

 Fujifilm X-A2 Z fc 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon Z fc Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A2 has external dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Nikon Z fc has proportions of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon Z fc in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-A2 against the Z fc.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon Z fc size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A2 and Z fc is 86 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon Z fc top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon Z fc Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The image here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A2 and Z fc.

Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon Z fc to offer more detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-A2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon Z fc sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon Z fc Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon Z fc Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-A2
Portrait photography with Nikon Z fc
75
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect focus
saves RAW formats
82
manual focus
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Street photography features
Nikon Z fc Street photography features
76
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
74
screen can move to multiple angles
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
very good high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average in class (445g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Sports photography advice
Nikon Z fc Sports photography advice
58
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking focus
great battery (410 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (5.6 fps)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
68
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (300 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Travel photography advice
Nikon Z fc Travel photography advice
78
great battery (410 CIPA)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse recording
72
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
bad battery pack (300 per charge)
heavier than average in class (445g)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon Z fc as a Landscape photography camera
71
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
great battery (410 shots)
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
75
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (300 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Vlogging info
Nikon Z fc Vlogging info
70
display is selfie friendly
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
no image stabilization
lack of microphone support
74
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
features face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic port
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average in class (445 grams)
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon Z fc Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A2 and Nikon Z fc
 Fujifilm X-A2Nikon Z fc
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-A2 Nikon Z fc
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2015-01-14 2021-06-28
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 21MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 5568 x 3712
Maximum native ISO 6400 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 204800
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 209
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Nikon Z
Available lenses 54 21
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.68x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.6 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350g (0.77 lbs) 445g (0.98 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 shots 300 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 EN-EL25
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $370 $949