Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon D5100

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).

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.