Fujifilm X-M1 vs Nikon Z50

Below is a thorough analysis of the Fujifilm X-M1 and Nikon Z50, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-M1 (16MP) and Z50 (21MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-M1 was revealed 7 years before the Z50 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm X-M1 scores vs the Z50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-M1 and Nikon Z50. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-M1 Gallery and Nikon Z50 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-M1 comes with external measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Nikon Z50 has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-M1 versus the Z50.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-M1 and Z50 is 87 and 74 respectively.

Often, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-M1 and Z50.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon Z50 to render greater detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-M1 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.