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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon Z50

Portability
86
Imaging
59
Features
68
Overall
62
Fujifilm X-A2 front
 
Nikon Z50 front
Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon Z50 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
  • Launched January 2015
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-A1
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-A3
Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Released October 2019
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon Z50 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon Z50, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A2 (16MP) and Z50 (21MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A2 was introduced 5 years before the Z50 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-A2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm X-A2 scores vs the Z50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A2 over the Nikon Z50

 Fujifilm X-A2 Z50 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Fujifilm X-A2

 Z50 Fujifilm X-A2 
ReleasedOctober 2019January 2015Fresher by 57 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k920kCrisper display (+120k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A2 and Nikon Z50

 Fujifilm X-A2 Z50 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon Z50 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A2 has physical dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Nikon Z50 has proportions of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") and a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon Z50 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A2 versus the Z50.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon Z50 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A2 and Z50 is 86 and 74 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon Z50 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon Z50 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A2 and Z50.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon Z50 to result in greater detail using its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-A2 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon Z50 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon Z50 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon Z50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-A2
Portrait photography with Nikon Z50
75
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
80
has manual focus
good MP (21MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Street photography details
Nikon Z50 Street photography details
76
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
73
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
includes touch focus
environment proofing
great high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others (397g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Sports photography information
Nikon Z50 Sports photography information
58
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
great battery life (410 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (5.6 frames/s)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
75
good MP (21MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon Z50 as a Travel photography camera
78
great battery life (410 shots)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
77
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
includes touch focus
good MP (21 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
more heavy than others (397 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Landscape photography details
Nikon Z50 Landscape photography details
71
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3")
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (410 per charge)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
79
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
good MP (21 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Vlogging highlights
Nikon Z50 Vlogging highlights
70
screen is selfie friendly
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic support
71
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone support
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others (397 grams)
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon Z50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A2 and Nikon Z50
 Fujifilm X-A2Nikon Z50
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-A2 Nikon Z50
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2015-01-14 2019-10-10
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II Expeed 6
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 21 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 209
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Nikon Z
Number of lenses 54 15
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3.2"
Resolution of display 920k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.6 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 7.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350g (0.77 lbs) 397g (0.88 lbs)
Physical 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 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 images 320 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Built-in
Battery model NP-W126 EN-EL25
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $370 $857