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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon Df

Portability
79
Imaging
59
Features
76
Overall
65
Fujifilm X-T1 front
 
Nikon Df front
Portability
59
Imaging
64
Features
62
Overall
63

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon Df Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Push to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Introduced April 2014
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-T2
Nikon Df
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 204800)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 760g - 144 x 110 x 67mm
  • Revealed December 2013
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon Df Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Fujifilm X-T1 versus Nikon Df, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-T1 (16MP) and the Df (16MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm X-T1 (APS-C) and Df (Full frame) feature different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-T1 was revealed 4 months after the Df and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-T1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Df being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm X-T1 grades versus the Df with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 over the Nikon Df

 Fujifilm X-T1 Df 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k921kClearer display (+119k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon Df over the Fujifilm X-T1

 Df Fujifilm X-T1 
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 and Nikon Df

 Fujifilm X-T1 Df 
RevealedApril 2014December 2013Same generation
Manual focus More accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon Df Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T1 comes with outside measurements of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") with a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Nikon Df has specifications of 144mm x 110mm x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") having a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-T1 versus Nikon Df in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 vs the Df.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon Df size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T1 and Df is 79 and 59 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon Df top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon Df Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The image below may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T1 and Df.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same MP but different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T1 uses the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF harder.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon Df sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon Df Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Portrait photography info
Nikon Df Portrait photography info
75
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
78
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Street photography information
Nikon Df Street photography information
75
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
60
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Sports photography advice
Nikon Df Sports photography advice
67
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (350 per charge)
69
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery life (1,400 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Travel photography highlights
Nikon Df Travel photography highlights
63
environment proofing
MP count good (16MP)
bad battery pack (350 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
60
great battery life (1,400 CIPA)
environment proofing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Landscape photography features
Nikon Df Landscape photography features
70
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3")
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (350 shots)
71
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
great battery life (1,400 per charge)
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Vlogging info
Nikon Df Vlogging info
33
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone port
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
9
no video recording
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon Df Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 and Nikon Df
 Fujifilm X-T1Nikon Df
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-T1 Nikon Df
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2014-04-14 2013-12-20
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II Expeed 3
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 36 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 860.4mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 4928 x 3280
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 204800
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 39
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Nikon F
Number of lenses 54 309
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD (RGBW) TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.00 m (ISO100) no built-in flash
Flash options 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 Auto FP High-speed sync, front-curtain sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction,
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 440 grams (0.97 pounds) 760 grams (1.68 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") 144 x 110 x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 89
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.1
DXO Low light score not tested 3279
Other
Battery life 350 shots 1400 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 EN-EL14,EN-EL14a
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2, 5, 10, or 20 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $1,300 $2,747