Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon Z fc
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon Z fc Key Specs
(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
(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

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).

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.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon Z fc Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-A2 and Nikon Z fc. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X-A2 Gallery and Nikon Z fc Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A2 over the Nikon Z fc
Fujifilm X-A2 | Z fc |
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Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Fujifilm X-A2
Z fc | Fujifilm X-A2 | |||
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Introduced | June 2021 | ![]() | January 2015 | More modern by 78 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 920k | Sharper screen (+120k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-A2 and Nikon Z fc
Fujifilm X-A2 | Z fc | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon Z fc Specifications
Fujifilm X-A2 | Nikon Z fc | |
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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 |