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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon Z fc

Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
55
Overall
56
Fujifilm X-E1 front
 
Nikon Z fc front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
80
Overall
74

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon Z fc Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 38mm
  • Released February 2013
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-E2
Nikon Z fc
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 445g - 135 x 94 x 44mm
  • Launched June 2021
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon Z fc Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon Z fc, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) and Z fc (21MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E1 was released 9 years before the Z fc which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-E1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z fc being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-E1 scores versus the Z fc in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E1 over the Nikon Z fc

 Fujifilm X-E1 Z fc 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Fujifilm X-E1

 Z fc Fujifilm X-E1 
LaunchedJune 2021February 2013Newer by 101 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E1 and Nikon Z fc

 Fujifilm X-E1 Z fc 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon Z fc Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E1 has physical measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z fc has dimensions of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon Z fc in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-E1 versus the Z fc.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon Z fc size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E1 and Z fc is 85 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon Z fc top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon Z fc Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The pic underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-E1 and Z fc.

All in all, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon Z fc to show extra detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-E1 will be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon Z fc sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon Z fc Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon Z fc Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Portrait photography advice
Nikon Z fc Portrait photography advice
74
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
82
has manual focus
good MP (21 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Street photography advice
Nikon Z fc Street photography advice
66
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
74
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
above average high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (445g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Sports photography information
Nikon Z fc Sports photography information
49
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
no phase detect AF
68
good MP (21 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (300 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Travel photography details
Nikon Z fc Travel photography details
65
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
72
supports bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
good MP (21MP)
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery pack (300 per charge)
more heavy than competitors (445 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Landscape photography details
Nikon Z fc Landscape photography details
69
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (2.8")
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
75
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
good MP (21 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (300 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-E1
Vlogging with Nikon Z fc
32
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic support
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
74
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (445 grams)
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon Z fc Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E1 and Nikon Z fc
 Fujifilm X-E1Nikon Z fc
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-E1 Nikon Z fc
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2013-02-28 2021-06-28
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Pro -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 21 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3264 5568 x 3712
Max native ISO 6400 51200
Max enhanced ISO 25600 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 209
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Nikon Z
Amount of lenses 54 21
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.8 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.68x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350 gr (0.77 pounds) 445 gr (0.98 pounds)
Physical dimensions 129 x 75 x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7")
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 350 photos 300 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID W126 EN-EL25
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $600 $949