Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon Z50
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon Z50 Key Specs
(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
(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

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).

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.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon Z50 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-A7 & Nikon Z50. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm X-A7 Gallery & Nikon Z50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A7 over the Nikon Z50
Fujifilm X-A7 | Z50 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 3.2" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 2760k | ![]() | 1040k | Sharper screen (+1720k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Fujifilm X-A7
Z50 | Fujifilm X-A7 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-A7 and Nikon Z50
Fujifilm X-A7 | Z50 | |||
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Revealed | September 2019 | ![]() | October 2019 | Same 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.
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.

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 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.

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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon Z50 Specifications
Fujifilm X-A7 | Nikon Z50 | |
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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 | ||
Powered by | - | Expeed 6 |
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 |