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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon Z5

Portability
79
Imaging
58
Features
76
Overall
65
Fujifilm X-T1 front
 
Nikon Z5 front
Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
86
Overall
80

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon Z5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Boost to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Announced April 2014
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-T2
Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Revealed July 2020
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon Z5 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon Z5, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T1 (16MP) and Z5 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-T1 (APS-C) and Z5 (Full frame) have totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-T1 was brought out 7 years earlier than the Z5 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T1 matches up versus the Z5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 over the Nikon Z5

 Fujifilm X-T1 Z5 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Fujifilm X-T1

 Z5 Fujifilm X-T1 
RevealedJuly 2020April 2014Fresher by 76 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 and Nikon Z5

 Fujifilm X-T1 Z5 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen resolution1040k1040kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon Z5 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T1 enjoys physical dimensions of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") with a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Nikon Z5 has dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon Z5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 against the Z5.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon Z5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T1 and Z5 is 79 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon Z5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon Z5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The graphic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T1 and Z5.

All in all, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T1 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Nikon Z5 will deliver greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon Z5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon Z5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon Z5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Portrait photography features
Nikon Z5 Portrait photography features
74
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
85
manual focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T1
Street photography with Nikon Z5
75
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
74
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
weather sealing
above average ISO range (51,200)
heavier than competition (675g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon Z5 as a Sports photography camera
66
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (350 CIPA)
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery pack (470 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.5 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T1
Travel photography with Nikon Z5
63
environment proof
decent MP (16MP)
terrible battery life (350 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
68
good battery pack (470 per charge)
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
decent MP (24MP)
heavier than competition (675g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Landscape photography factors
Nikon Z5 Landscape photography factors
69
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (350 shots)
86
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
good battery pack (470 per charge)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon Z5 as a Vlogging camera
33
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
34
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic socket
does not have a selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition (675 grams)
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon Z5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 and Nikon Z5
 Fujifilm X-T1Nikon Z5
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-T1 Nikon Z5
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2014-04-14 2020-07-20
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II Expeed 6
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3264 6016 x 4016
Highest native ISO 6400 51200
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 102400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 273
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Nikon Z
Number of lenses 54 15
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD (RGBW) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 3,690k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.8x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 4.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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 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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest 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) Yes
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 440g (0.97 lbs) 675g (1.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 470 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 EN-EL15c
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots 1 Dual
Price at release $1,300 $1,399