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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon Z9

Portability
79 Imaging
59 Features
76 Overall
65
Fujifilm X-T1 IR front
 
Nikon Z9 front
Portability
51 Imaging
81 Features
90 Overall
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon Z9 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T1 IR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Announced August 2015
Nikon Z9
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 1340g - 149 x 150 x 91mm
  • Introduced October 2021
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon Z9 Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR versus Nikon Z9, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (16MP) and Z9 (46MP) and the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (APS-C) and Z9 (Full frame) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-T1 IR was introduced 7 years before the Z9 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T1 IR matches up versus the Z9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 IR over the Nikon Z9

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Nikon Z9 over the Fujifilm X-T1 IR

		

		

			
 Z9 Fujifilm X-T1 IR 
IntroducedOctober 2021August 2015Fresher by 75 months
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2089k1040kSharper display (+1049k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Nikon Z9

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-T1 IR Z9 
Manually focus  Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon Z9 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR offers external dimensions of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") with a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z9 has sizing of 149mm x 150mm x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6") having a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm X-T1 IR versus Nikon Z9 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and the Z9.
Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon Z9 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Z9 is 79 and 51 respectively.
Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon Z9 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon Z9 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The visual here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Z9.
To sum up, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Nikon Z9 will give greater detail using its extra 30 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T1 IR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon Z9 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon Z9 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon Z9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-T1 IR Portrait photography features
Nikon Z9 Portrait photography features
75
 has manual focus
 good MP (16MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 offers face detection focusing
 exports RAW files
88
 has manual focus
 excellent MP (46 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 provides face detect autofocus
 saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm X-T1 IR Street photography information
Nikon Z9 Street photography information
75
 tilting screen
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 exports RAW files
 environment sealing
 does not have image stabilization
70
 screen tilts
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 saves RAW formats
 offers focus via touch
 weather proof
 great high ISO (25,600)
 heavier than others in class (1,340 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm X-T1 IR Sports photography advice
Nikon Z9 Sports photography advice
65
 quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 environment sealing
 supports phase detect AF
 does not have image stabilization
 terrible battery power (350 CIPA)
90
 quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
 fast continuous shooting (30.0 fps)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 excellent MP (46MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 provides tracking focus
 weather proof
 better than average battery (740 per charge)
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Fujifilm X-T1 IR as a Travel photography camera
 Nikon Z9 as a Travel photography camera
63
 environment sealing
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 terrible battery power (350 shots)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
65
 better than average battery (740 CIPA)
 weather proof
 supports bluetooth
 offers focus via touch
 excellent MP (46MP)
 heavier than others in class (1,340g)
 display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Landscape photography with Nikon Z9
71
 has manual focus
 switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 good sized screen (3")
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 does not have anti-alias filter
 exports RAW files
 environment sealing
 does not have image stabilization
 terrible battery power (350 CIPA)
87
 has manual focus
 switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 nice screen size (3.2 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 excellent MP (46MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 great high ISO (25,600)
 saves RAW formats
 weather proof
 better than average battery (740 per charge)
 2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Vlogging with Nikon Z9
33
 offers face detection focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 comes with external microphone socket
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 does not have image stabilization
32
 touch screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 provides face detect autofocus
 video res high (7680 x 4320 resolution)
 includes mic support
 display is not selfie friendly
 heavier than others in class (1,340g)
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon Z9 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Nikon Z9
 Fujifilm X-T1 IRNikon Z9
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-T1 IR Nikon Z9
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2015-08-03 2021-10-28
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II Stacked CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 46 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4896 x 3264 8256 x 5504
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Max boosted ISO 51200 102400
Minimum native ISO 200 64
RAW format    
Minimum boosted ISO 100 32
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points - 493
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Nikon Z
Total lenses 54 29
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 2,089 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 3,686 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.8x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 900 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs -
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 30.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 8.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Synchro, Suppressed Flash, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander Front-curtain sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Off
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum 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) 7680 x 4320 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, L
Max video resolution 1920x1080 7680x4320
Video data format H.264 H.264, H.265
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 Optional Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 440 grams (0.97 pounds) 1340 grams (2.95 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") 149 x 150 x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6")
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 740 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 EN-EL18d
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) Dual CFexpress Type B slots
Card slots One 2
Pricing at launch $1,299 $5,500