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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Nikon Z5

Portability
80
Imaging
68
Features
76
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T100 front
 
Nikon Z5 front
Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
86
Overall
80

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Nikon Z5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 448g - 121 x 83 x 47mm
  • Introduced May 2018
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-T200
Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Announced July 2020
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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Nikon Z5 Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm X-T100 versus Nikon Z5, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-T100 (24MP) and the Z5 (24MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm X-T100 (APS-C) and Z5 (Full frame) enjoy different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-T100 was brought out 3 years prior to the Z5 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T100 matches up against the Z5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T100 over the Nikon Z5

 Fujifilm X-T100 Z5 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Fujifilm X-T100

 Z5 Fujifilm X-T100 
AnnouncedJuly 2020May 2018More recent by 26 months
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T100 and Nikon Z5

 Fujifilm X-T100 Z5 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display resolution1040k1040kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Nikon Z5 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T100 enjoys external dimensions of 121mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 448 grams (0.99 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z5 has proportions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-T100 versus Nikon Z5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-T100 and the Z5.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Nikon Z5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T100 and Z5 is 80 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Nikon Z5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Nikon Z5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The graphic here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T100 and Z5.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact MP but different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T100 provides the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder. The older Fujifilm X-T100 will be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Nikon Z5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Nikon Z5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Nikon Z5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Portrait photography details
Nikon Z5 Portrait photography details
80
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
85
manual focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 as a Street photography camera
Nikon Z5 as a Street photography camera
72
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
includes focus via touch
no image stabilization
more heavy than others (448 grams)
74
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
weather proof
good high ISO (51,200)
heavier than average (675g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Sports photography factors
Nikon Z5 Sports photography factors
71
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
good battery life (430 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.5 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Travel photography highlights
Nikon Z5 Travel photography highlights
74
good battery life (430 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
includes focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
has built in flash
more heavy than others (448 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
68
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
weather proof
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
decent megapixels (24MP)
heavier than average (675g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon Z5 Landscape photography highlights
78
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (430 shots)
no image stabilization
86
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
great battery pack (470 shots)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Vlogging factors
Nikon Z5 Vlogging factors
34
touchscreen
comes with face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone jack
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than others (448g)
34
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic jack
does not contain selfie friendly screen
heavier than average (675g)
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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Nikon Z5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T100 and Nikon Z5
 Fujifilm X-T100Nikon Z5
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-T100 Nikon Z5
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-05-24 2020-07-20
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed 6
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 6016 x 4016
Max native ISO 12800 51200
Max enhanced ISO 51200 102400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 91 273
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Nikon Z
Total lenses 54 15
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 3,690k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.8x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 4.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 15p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 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
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 448g (0.99 lb) 675g (1.49 lb)
Dimensions 121 x 83 x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" 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 430 photographs 470 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S EN-EL15c
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, smile, buddy, group, face) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/ SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots 1 Two
Launch pricing $499 $1,399