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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon Z7

Portability
79
Imaging
60
Features
76
Overall
66
Fujifilm X-T1 IR front
 
Nikon Z7 front
Portability
62
Imaging
79
Features
89
Overall
83

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon Z7 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T1 IR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Launched August 2015
Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Revealed August 2018
  • Successor is Nikon Z7 II
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon Z7 Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon Z7, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (16MP) and Z7 (46MP) and the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (APS-C) and Z7 (Full frame) have different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-T1 IR was unveiled 4 years before the Z7 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T1 IR scores vs the Z7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 IR over the Nikon Z7

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR Z7 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Fujifilm X-T1 IR

 Z7 Fujifilm X-T1 IR 
RevealedAugust 2018August 2015More recent by 37 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1040kSharper screen (+1060k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Nikon Z7

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR Z7 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon Z7 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR comes with external dimensions of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") along with a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Nikon Z7 has sizing of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon Z7 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR versus the Z7.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon Z7 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Z7 is 79 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon Z7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon Z7 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The visual here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Z7.

As you have seen, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Nikon Z7 will result in extra detail having an extra 30MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T1 IR will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon Z7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon Z7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon Z7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon Z7 as a Portrait photography camera
76
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW files
87
manual focus
MP count excellent (46MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Street photography information
Nikon Z7 Street photography information
75
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
79
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
features focus via touch
weather proofing
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Sports photography features
Nikon Z7 Sports photography features
65
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
environment sealing
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (350 per charge)
83
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (46MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
supports phase detect AF
low battery pack (330 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Travel photography features
Nikon Z7 Travel photography features
63
environment sealing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
terrible battery (350 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
67
weather proofing
has bluetooth
features focus via touch
MP count excellent (46 megapixels)
low battery pack (330 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Landscape photography with Nikon Z7
71
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
saves RAW files
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (350 per charge)
83
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (46MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
low battery pack (330 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Vlogging details
Nikon Z7 Vlogging details
33
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
36
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon Z7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Nikon Z7
 Fujifilm X-T1 IRNikon Z7
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-T1 IR Nikon Z7
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2015-08-03 2018-08-23
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II Expeed 6
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 46 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3264 8256 x 5504
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Max enhanced ISO 51200 102400
Lowest native ISO 200 64
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 32
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 493
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Nikon Z
Available lenses 54 15
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3.2"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 3,690 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.8x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Synchro, Suppressed Flash, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 440g (0.97 pounds) 675g (1.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 99
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 2668
Other
Battery life 350 shots 330 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) XQD card
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $1,299 $2,797