Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon D5100
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon D5100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 350g - 129 x 75 x 38mm
- Revealed February 2013
- New Model is Fujifilm X-E2
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 560g - 128 x 97 x 79mm
- Revealed April 2011
- Replaced the Nikon D5000
- New Model is Nikon D5200
Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon D5100 Overview
Following is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon D5100, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) and the D5100 (16MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe Fujifilm X-E1 was released 23 months after the D5100 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-E1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon D5100 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm X-E1 matches up against the D5100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon D5100 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-E1 and Nikon D5100. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X-E1 Gallery and Nikon D5100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E1 over the Nikon D5100
Fujifilm X-E1 | D5100 | |||
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Revealed | February 2013 | April 2011 | More modern by 23 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon D5100 over the Fujifilm X-E1
D5100 | Fujifilm X-E1 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-E1 and Nikon D5100
Fujifilm X-E1 | D5100 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon D5100 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-E1 comes with outside measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Nikon D5100 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 79mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon D5100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E1 against the D5100.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E1 and D5100 is 85 and 66 respectively.
Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon D5100 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The pic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-E1 and D5100.
As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you should always consider the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher Fujifilm X-E1 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon D5100 Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon D5100 Specifications
Fujifilm X-E1 | Nikon D5100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model | Fujifilm X-E1 | Nikon D5100 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2013-02-28 | 2011-04-26 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | EXR Pro | Expeed 2 |
Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS I | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.6mm | 23.6 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 368.2mm² | 370.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4896 x 3264 | 4928 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 1 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Fujifilm X | Nikon F |
Number of lenses | 54 | 309 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 2.8 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | 0.52x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/180 seconds | 1/200 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 350 grams (0.77 lb) | 560 grams (1.23 lb) |
Dimensions | 129 x 75 x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") | 128 x 97 x 79mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 80 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1183 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 photographs | 660 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | W126 | EN-EL14 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $600 | $0 |