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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon Z50

Portability
79
Imaging
59
Features
76
Overall
65
Fujifilm X-T1 IR front
 
Nikon Z50 front
Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon Z50 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T1 IR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Released August 2015
Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Announced October 2019
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon Z50 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Nikon Z50, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (16MP) and Z50 (21MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T1 IR was released 5 years prior to the Z50 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm X-T1 IR matches up versus the Z50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 IR over the Nikon Z50

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR Z50 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Fujifilm X-T1 IR

 Z50 Fujifilm X-T1 IR 
AnnouncedOctober 2019August 2015Newer by 50 months
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Nikon Z50

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR Z50 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display resolution1040k1040kIdentical display resolution

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon Z50 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR features outer measurements of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") having a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Nikon Z50 has dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") and a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Nikon Z50 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs the Z50.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon Z50 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Z50 is 79 and 74 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon Z50 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon Z50 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Z50.

Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon Z50 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-T1 IR is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon Z50 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon Z50 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon Z50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Portrait photography information
Nikon Z50 Portrait photography information
75
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW formats
80
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Street photography highlights
Nikon Z50 Street photography highlights
75
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
73
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus via touch
environment proofing
good ISO range (51,200)
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (397 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Sports photography advice
Nikon Z50 Sports photography advice
65
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
weather proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (350 per charge)
75
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Travel photography highlights
Nikon Z50 Travel photography highlights
63
weather proofing
decent megapixels (16MP)
terrible battery power (350 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
77
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
includes focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
heavier than competitors in class (397 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Landscape photography features
Nikon Z50 Landscape photography features
71
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (350 shots)
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR as a Vlogging camera
Nikon Z50 as a Vlogging camera
33
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
71
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic jack
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (397 grams)
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon Z50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Nikon Z50
 Fujifilm X-T1 IRNikon Z50
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-T1 IR Nikon Z50
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2015-08-03 2019-10-10
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II Expeed 6
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 21MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3264 5568 x 3712
Max native ISO 6400 51200
Max enhanced ISO 51200 204800
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 209
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Nikon Z
Total lenses 54 15
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.00 m (ISO 100) 7.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Synchro, Suppressed Flash, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 440 gr (0.97 lb) 397 gr (0.88 lb)
Dimensions 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 320 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Built-in
Battery ID NP-W126 EN-EL25
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $1,299 $857