Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon Z5
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon Z5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 350g - 129 x 75 x 38mm
- Launched February 2013
- Updated by Fujifilm X-E2
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
- Launched July 2020

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon Z5 Overview
Following is a thorough comparison of the Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon Z5, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) and Z5 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-E1 (APS-C) and Z5 (Full frame) use totally different sensor size.

The Fujifilm X-E1 was introduced 8 years prior to the Z5 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-E1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm X-E1 scores versus the Z5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon Z5 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-E1 and Nikon Z5. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-E1 Gallery and Nikon Z5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E1 over the Nikon Z5
Fujifilm X-E1 | Z5 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Fujifilm X-E1
Z5 | Fujifilm X-E1 | |||
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Launched | July 2020 | ![]() | February 2013 | More modern by 89 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.4") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+580k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-E1 and Nikon Z5
Fujifilm X-E1 | Z5 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon Z5 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-E1 comes with outer dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Nikon Z5 has specifications of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon Z5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-E1 and the Z5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E1 and Z5 is 85 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon Z5 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The picture below may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E1 and Z5.
As you can plainly see, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-E1 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Nikon Z5 will provide extra detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-E1 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon Z5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon Z5 Specifications
Fujifilm X-E1 | Nikon Z5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model | Fujifilm X-E1 | Nikon Z5 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Launched | 2013-02-28 | 2020-07-20 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | EXR Pro | Expeed 6 |
Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS I | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.6mm | 35.9 x 23.9mm |
Sensor surface area | 368.2mm² | 858.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 24MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4896 x 3264 | 6016 x 4016 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 51200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | 102400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 273 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Fujifilm X | Nikon Z |
Amount of lenses | 54 | 15 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 2.8 inches | 3.2 inches |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | 3,690 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | 0.8x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.0 frames/s | 4.5 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
Flash options | 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, slow rear-curtain sync, off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | 1/200 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest 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) | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 350 grams (0.77 lbs) | 675 grams (1.49 lbs) |
Dimensions | 129 x 75 x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 images | 470 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | W126 | EN-EL15c |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) |
Card slots | Single | Dual |
Launch cost | $600 | $1,399 |