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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon Z fc

Portability
79
Imaging
59
Features
76
Overall
65
Fujifilm X-T1 front
 
Nikon Z fc front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
80
Overall
74

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon Z fc Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Bump to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Announced April 2014
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-T2
Nikon Z fc
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 445g - 135 x 94 x 44mm
  • Launched June 2021
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon Z fc Overview

Below is a in depth comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 versus Nikon Z fc, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T1 (16MP) and Z fc (21MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T1 was introduced 8 years before the Z fc and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm X-T1 grades vs the Z fc when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 over the Nikon Z fc

 Fujifilm X-T1 Z fc 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Fujifilm X-T1

 Z fc Fujifilm X-T1 
LaunchedJune 2021April 2014More recent by 87 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 and Nikon Z fc

 Fujifilm X-T1 Z fc 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution1040k1040kExact same screen resolution

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon Z fc Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T1 offers 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) whilst the Nikon Z fc has specifications of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-T1 versus Nikon Z fc in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 vs the Z fc.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon Z fc size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T1 and Z fc is 79 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon Z fc top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon Z fc Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The graphic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T1 and Z fc.

All in all, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon Z fc to provide you with more detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T1 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon Z fc sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon Z fc Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Portrait photography features
Nikon Z fc Portrait photography features
75
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
82
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Street photography info
Nikon Z fc Street photography info
75
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
no image stabilization
74
screen can move to multiple angles
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
features touch to focus
above average high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (445 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Sports photography information
Nikon Z fc Sports photography information
67
silent mode (1/32,000s)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
bad battery life (350 per charge)
68
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (300 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Travel photography advice
Nikon Z fc Travel photography advice
63
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
bad battery life (350 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
72
connects via bluetooth
features touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (21 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery life (300 CIPA)
heavier than competition (445g)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T1
Landscape photography with Nikon Z fc
70
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
no image stabilization
bad battery life (350 CIPA)
75
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (300 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Vlogging details
Nikon Z fc Vlogging details
33
includes face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
74
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic socket
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (445 grams)
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon Z fc Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 and Nikon Z fc
 Fujifilm X-T1Nikon Z fc
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-T1 Nikon Z fc
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2014-04-14 2021-06-28
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II -
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 surface area 368.2mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 21 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 5568 x 3712
Maximum native ISO 6400 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 204800
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 209
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Nikon Z
Total lenses 54 21
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD (RGBW) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.68x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.00 m (ISO100) no built-in flash
Flash modes 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, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 440 gr (0.97 lb) 445 gr (0.98 lb)
Physical dimensions 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 300 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 EN-EL25
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $1,300 $949