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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon Z50

Portability
86
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A7 front
 
Nikon Z50 front
Portability
74
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon Z50 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 320g - 119 x 68 x 41mm
  • Revealed September 2019
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-A5
Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Revealed October 2019
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon Z50 Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Fujifilm X-A7 versus Nikon Z50, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-A7 (24MP) and the Z50 (21MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A7 was revealed very close to the Z50 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-A7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm X-A7 scores versus the Z50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A7 over the Nikon Z50

 Fujifilm X-A7 Z50 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3.5"3.2"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution2760k1040kSharper screen (+1720k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Fujifilm X-A7

 Z50 Fujifilm X-A7 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A7 and Nikon Z50

 Fujifilm X-A7 Z50 
RevealedSeptember 2019October 2019Same age
Manual focus More exact focus
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon Z50 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A7 comes with external dimensions of 119mm x 68mm x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 320 grams (0.71 lbs) while the Nikon Z50 has proportions of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") having a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-A7 versus Nikon Z50 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A7 and the Z50.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon Z50 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A7 and Z50 is 86 and 74 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon Z50 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon Z50 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The pic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A7 and Z50.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Fujifilm X-A7 to provide greater detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon Z50 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon Z50 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon Z50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-A7
Portrait photography with Nikon Z50
81
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW formats
80
has manual focus
resolution is good (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Street photography info
Nikon Z50 Street photography info
80
screen can move to multiple angles
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
72
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
environment proof
good high ISO (51,200)
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (397 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Sports photography features
Nikon Z50 Sports photography features
72
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery power (440 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
75
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Travel photography factors
Nikon Z50 Travel photography factors
88
great battery power (440 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
megapixel count decent (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
77
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
includes focus via touch
resolution is good (21MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (397 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-A7
Landscape photography with Nikon Z50
79
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
big screen (3.5 inch)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (440 shots)
lack of image stabilization
78
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
resolution is good (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Vlogging features
Nikon Z50 Vlogging features
81
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic port
lack of image stabilization
71
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
includes face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic jack
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (397 grams)
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon Z50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A7 and Nikon Z50
 Fujifilm X-A7Nikon Z50
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-A7 Nikon Z50
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-09-11 2019-10-10
Body design 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 5568 x 3712
Highest native ISO 12800 51200
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 425 209
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Nikon Z
Number of lenses 54 15
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3.5 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 2,760k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, forced, slow synchro, 2nd curtain, commander, suppressed) -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 320g (0.71 lb) 397g (0.88 lb)
Physical dimensions 119 x 68 x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 images 320 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Built-in
Battery ID NP-W126S EN-EL25
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $700 $857