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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon Z50

Portability
86
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A5 front
 
Nikon Z50 front
Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon Z50 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 361g - 117 x 68 x 40mm
  • Introduced January 2018
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-A3
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-A7
Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Launched October 2019
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon Z50 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Fujifilm X-A5 versus Nikon Z50, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and the Z50 (21MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A5 was unveiled 20 months before the Z50 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-A5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm X-A5 scores versus the Z50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Nikon Z50

 Fujifilm X-A5 Z50 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Fujifilm X-A5

 Z50 Fujifilm X-A5 
LaunchedOctober 2019January 2018Fresher by 20 months
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A5 and Nikon Z50

 Fujifilm X-A5 Z50 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display resolution1040k1040kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon Z50 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A5 has got exterior dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 361 grams (0.80 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z50 has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") having a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-A5 versus Nikon Z50 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 against the Z50.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon Z50 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A5 and Z50 is 86 and 74 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon Z50 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon Z50 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A5 and Z50.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Fujifilm X-A5 to result in greater detail having an extra 3MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-A5 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon Z50 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon Z50 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon Z50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Portrait photography details
Nikon Z50 Portrait photography details
81
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
80
focusing manually
good resolution (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Street photography info
Nikon Z50 Street photography info
80
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
features touch focus
does not have image stabilization
73
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
offers focus by touch
weather proof
great ISO range (51,200)
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (397g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Sports photography highlights
Nikon Z50 Sports photography highlights
72
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
better than average battery life (450 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
75
good resolution (21 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Travel photography highlights
Nikon Z50 Travel photography highlights
88
better than average battery life (450 shots)
has bluetooth
features touch focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
77
weather proof
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
good resolution (21MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition (397 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon Z50 as a Landscape photography camera
79
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (450 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
79
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
good resolution (21 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Vlogging factors
Nikon Z50 Vlogging factors
81
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone support
does not have image stabilization
71
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
has face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic support
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (397g)
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon Z50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A5 and Nikon Z50
 Fujifilm X-A5Nikon Z50
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-A5 Nikon Z50
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-01-31 2019-10-10
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 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
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 5568 x 3712
Max native ISO 12800 51200
Max enhanced ISO 51200 204800
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 91 209
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Nikon Z
Number of lenses 54 15
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.70 m (at ISO 200) 7.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 361 gr (0.80 lb) 397 gr (0.88 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 68 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4")
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 450 photos 320 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Built-in
Battery model NP-W126S EN-EL25
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots One One
Retail price $500 $857