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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon Z5

Portability
85
Imaging
57
Features
55
Overall
56
Fujifilm X-E1 front
 
Nikon Z5 front
Portability
62
Imaging
75
Features
86
Overall
79

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon Z5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E1
(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
Nikon Z5
(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
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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.

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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.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E1 over the Nikon Z5

 Fujifilm X-E1 Z5 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Fujifilm X-E1

 Z5 Fujifilm X-E1 
LaunchedJuly 2020February 2013More modern by 89 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.2"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.4")
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E1 and Nikon Z5

 Fujifilm X-E1 Z5 
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).

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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.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon Z5 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon Z5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon Z5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon Z5 Portrait photography highlights
74
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
85
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-E1
Street photography with Nikon Z5
66
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
74
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
has touch to focus
environment proofing
above average high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than competitors (675 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-E1
Sports photography with Nikon Z5
48
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
81
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery (470 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (4.5 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Travel photography info
Nikon Z5 Travel photography info
65
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
68
good battery (470 per charge)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
has touch to focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
more heavy than competitors (675g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-E1
Landscape photography with Nikon Z5
68
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
86
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
good battery (470 per charge)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Vlogging details
Nikon Z5 Vlogging details
32
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
34
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competitors (675 grams)
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon Z5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E1 and Nikon Z5
 Fujifilm X-E1Nikon Z5
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