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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Nikon Z fc

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
63
Overall
60
Fujifilm X-M1 front
 
Nikon Z fc front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
80
Overall
74

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Nikon Z fc Key Specs

Fujifilm X-M1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Announced September 2013
Nikon Z fc
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 445g - 135 x 94 x 44mm
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Nikon Z fc Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Fujifilm X-M1 vs Nikon Z fc, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-M1 (16MP) and Z fc (21MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-M1 was manufactured 8 years prior to the Z fc and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z fc being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-M1 scores versus the Z fc when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-M1 over the Nikon Z fc

 Fujifilm X-M1 Z fc 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Fujifilm X-M1

 Z fc Fujifilm X-M1 
RevealedJune 2021September 2013Fresher by 94 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k920kSharper screen (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-M1 and Nikon Z fc

 Fujifilm X-M1 Z fc 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Nikon Z fc Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-M1 offers exterior measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Nikon Z fc has measurements of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-M1 vs Nikon Z fc in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-M1 versus the Z fc.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Nikon Z fc size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-M1 and Z fc is 87 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Nikon Z fc top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Nikon Z fc Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-M1 and Z fc.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon Z fc to resolve extra detail due to its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-M1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Nikon Z fc sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Nikon Z fc Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Nikon Z fc Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon Z fc as a Portrait photography camera
74
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
82
focusing manually
MP count good (21MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Street photography info
Nikon Z fc Street photography info
76
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
74
screen articulates fully
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
provides touch to focus
great ISO range (51,200)
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (445g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Sports photography details
Nikon Z fc Sports photography details
54
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
max fps very slow (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
68
MP count good (21MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
not so great battery (300 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Travel photography details
Nikon Z fc Travel photography details
66
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
72
supports bluetooth
provides touch to focus
MP count good (21 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
not so great battery (300 shots)
heavier than competition (445 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon Z fc as a Landscape photography camera
70
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no low pass filter
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
75
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
great ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
not so great battery (300 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Vlogging advice
Nikon Z fc Vlogging advice
31
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
no mic socket
74
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic support
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (445g)
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Nikon Z fc Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-M1 and Nikon Z fc
 Fujifilm X-M1Nikon Z fc
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-M1 Nikon Z fc
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2013-09-17 2021-06-28
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 21 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3264 5568 x 3712
Maximum native ISO 6400 51200
Maximum boosted ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 49 209
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Nikon Z
Amount of lenses 54 21
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.68x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (ISO200m) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum 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 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min. 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330 gr (0.73 lb) 445 gr (0.98 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 300 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 EN-EL25
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots One One
Retail cost $399 $949