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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon Z fc

Portability
86
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A5 front
 
Nikon Z fc front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
80
Overall
74

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon Z fc Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 361g - 117 x 68 x 40mm
  • Revealed January 2018
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-A3
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-A7
Nikon Z fc
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 445g - 135 x 94 x 44mm
  • Announced June 2021
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon Z fc Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon Z fc, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and the Z fc (21MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A5 was brought out 4 years prior to the Z fc which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-A5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z fc being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-A5 scores versus the Z fc in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Nikon Z fc

 Fujifilm X-A5 Z fc 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Fujifilm X-A5

 Z fc Fujifilm X-A5 
AnnouncedJune 2021January 2018More modern by 41 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A5 and Nikon Z fc

 Fujifilm X-A5 Z fc 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Screen resolution1040k1040kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon Z fc Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A5 comes with external measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 361 grams (0.80 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z fc has sizing of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 and the Z fc.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon Z fc size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A5 and Z fc is 86 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon Z fc top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon Z fc Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The image below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A5 and Z fc.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Fujifilm X-A5 to give you more detail having its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-A5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon Z fc sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon Z fc Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon Z fc Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-A5
Portrait photography with Nikon Z fc
81
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW files
82
manual focus
decent MP (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-A5
Street photography with Nikon Z fc
80
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
boasts focus by touch
no image stabilization
74
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
boasts focus by touch
good high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (445g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-A5
Sports photography with Nikon Z fc
72
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery (450 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
max frames per second low (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
68
decent MP (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
low battery (300 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon Z fc as a Travel photography camera
88
good battery (450 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
72
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
decent MP (21MP)
selfie friendly display
low battery (300 shots)
more heavy than average in class (445 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-A5
Landscape photography with Nikon Z fc
79
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
good battery (450 per charge)
no image stabilization
75
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent MP (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low battery (300 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-A5
Vlogging with Nikon Z fc
81
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
provides face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone port
no image stabilization
74
selfie friendly display
touch screen
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (445 grams)
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon Z fc Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A5 and Nikon Z fc
 Fujifilm X-A5Nikon Z fc
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-A5 Nikon Z fc
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2018-01-31 2021-06-28
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 21 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 5568 x 3712
Max native ISO 12800 51200
Max boosted ISO 51200 204800
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 91 209
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Nikon Z
Number of lenses 54 21
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.68x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.70 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash options 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 24, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p, 23.98p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 361g (0.80 pounds) 445g (0.98 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 68 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7")
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 450 pictures 300 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S EN-EL25
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $500 $949