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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon Z7 II

Portability
79
Imaging
59
Features
76
Overall
65
Fujifilm X-T1 front
 
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
Portability
61
Imaging
81
Features
92
Overall
85

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon Z7 II Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Increase to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Released April 2014
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-T2
Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Released October 2020
  • Superseded the Nikon Z7
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon Z7 II Overview

The following is a thorough review of the Fujifilm X-T1 and Nikon Z7 II, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T1 (16MP) and Z7 II (46MP) and the Fujifilm X-T1 (APS-C) and Z7 II (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-T1 was announced 7 years earlier than the Z7 II which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X-T1 grades vs the Z7 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 over the Nikon Z7 II

 Fujifilm X-T1 Z7 II 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Fujifilm X-T1

 Z7 II Fujifilm X-T1 
ReleasedOctober 2020April 2014Newer by 79 months
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1040kSharper screen (+1060k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 and Nikon Z7 II

 Fujifilm X-T1 Z7 II 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon Z7 II Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T1 enjoys exterior dimensions 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 Z7 II has dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-T1 and Nikon Z7 II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 and the Z7 II.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon Z7 II size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T1 and Z7 II is 79 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon Z7 II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon Z7 II Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T1 and Z7 II.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T1 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Nikon Z7 II will give you extra detail with its extra 30MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-T1 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon Z7 II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon Z7 II Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon Z7 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Portrait photography details
Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography details
75
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
88
you can focus manually
megapixel count fantastic (46MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Street photography info
Nikon Z7 II Street photography info
75
tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
79
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
supports focus via touch
weather sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon Z7 II as a Sports photography camera
67
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (350 shots)
90
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (46MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Travel photography info
Nikon Z7 II Travel photography info
63
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
not so great battery power (350 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
72
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
megapixel count fantastic (46MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T1
Landscape photography with Nikon Z7 II
70
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (350 per charge)
88
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (46 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T1
Vlogging with Nikon Z7 II
33
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
36
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic jack
display is not selfie friendly
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon Z7 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 and Nikon Z7 II
 Fujifilm X-T1Nikon Z7 Mark II
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-T1 Nikon Z7 Mark II
Class Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2014-04-14 2020-10-14
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II BSI-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 megapixels 46 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3264 8256 x 5504
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Highest boosted ISO 51200 102400
Lowest native ISO 200 64
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 100 32
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 493
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Nikon Z
Available lenses 54 15
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD (RGBW) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 3,690k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.8x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.00 m (ISO100) no built-in flash
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, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 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 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 440g (0.97 lb) 705g (1.55 lb)
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 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 shots 420 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II)
Storage slots One 2
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