Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon D810
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon D810 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Boost to 51200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
- Launched April 2014
- Updated by Fujifilm X-T2
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 980g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
- Announced June 2014
- Earlier Model is Nikon D800
- Renewed by Nikon D850
Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon D810 Overview
In this article, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon D810, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T1 (16MP) and D810 (36MP) and the Fujifilm X-T1 (APS-C) and D810 (Full frame) come with different sensor measurements.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Fujifilm X-T1 was revealed 2 months before the D810 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-T1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon D810 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm X-T1 matches up versus the D810 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon D810 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-T1 & Nikon D810. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm X-T1 Gallery & Nikon D810 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 over the Nikon D810
Fujifilm X-T1 | D810 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Nikon D810 over the Fujifilm X-T1
D810 | Fujifilm X-T1 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 1040k | Crisper screen (+189k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 and Nikon D810
Fujifilm X-T1 | D810 | |||
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Announced | April 2014 | June 2014 | Same age | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon D810 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T1 comes with external measurements of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Nikon D810 has specifications of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 980 grams (2.16 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon D810 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 against the D810.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T1 and D810 is 79 and 54 respectively.
Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon D810 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The visual below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T1 and D810.
To sum up, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T1 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Nikon D810 will produce greater detail because of its extra 20 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively.
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon D810 Specifications
Fujifilm X-T1 | Nikon D810 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model type | Fujifilm X-T1 | Nikon D810 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2014-04-14 | 2014-06-26 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | EXR Processor II | EXPEED 4 |
Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS II | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.6mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 368.2mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 36 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 5:4 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4896 x 3264 | 7360 x 4912 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | 51200 | 51200 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 64 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | 32 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 51 |
Cross type focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Fujifilm X | Nikon F |
Amount of lenses | 54 | 309 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3.2" |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD (RGBW) | TFT-LCD (WRGB) |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.77x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/32000s | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.00 m (ISO100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Activated when external flash is connected Red-eye removal OFF: Auto / Forced Flash / Slow Synchro / Suppressed Flash / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Red-eye removal ON: Red-eye Reduction Auto / Red-eye Reduction & Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro / Red-e | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/180s | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Optional |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 440 gr (0.97 lb) | 980 gr (2.16 lb) |
Dimensions | 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") | 146 x 123 x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 97 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 25.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.8 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 2853 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 photographs | 1200 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-W126 | EN-EL15 |
Self timer | Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) | Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs for up to 9 shots) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash (UDMA compliant) |
Card slots | 1 | Two |
Retail price | $1,300 | $1,999 |