Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon Z50

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm X-E1 versus Nikon Z50, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) and Z50 (21MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E1 was manufactured 7 years prior to the Z50 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-E1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm X-E1 grades against the Z50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-E1 & Nikon Z50. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-E1 Gallery & Nikon Z50 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-E1 has outside measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Nikon Z50 has sizing of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-E1 versus Nikon Z50 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E1 vs the Z50.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E1 and Z50 is 85 and 74 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E1 and Z50.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon Z50 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-E1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.