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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Nikon Z50

Portability
80
Imaging
69
Features
76
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T100 front
 
Nikon Z50 front
Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Nikon Z50 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 448g - 121 x 83 x 47mm
  • Revealed May 2018
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-T200
Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Announced October 2019
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Nikon Z50 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Fujifilm X-T100 vs Nikon Z50, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-T100 (24MP) and the Z50 (21MP) is fairly close and they use the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T100 was unveiled 16 months before the Z50 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T100 scores vs the Z50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T100 over the Nikon Z50

 Fujifilm X-T100 Z50 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Fujifilm X-T100

 Z50 Fujifilm X-T100 
AnnouncedOctober 2019May 2018More recent by 16 months
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T100 and Nikon Z50

 Fujifilm X-T100 Z50 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display resolution1040k1040kExact same display resolution
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Nikon Z50 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T100 features exterior measurements 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 Z50 has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") and a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-T100 vs Nikon Z50 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-T100 versus the Z50.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Nikon Z50 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T100 and Z50 is 80 and 74 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Nikon Z50 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Nikon Z50 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T100 and Z50.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Fujifilm X-T100 to provide you with more detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T100 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Nikon Z50 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Nikon Z50 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Nikon Z50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Portrait photography information
Nikon Z50 Portrait photography information
81
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
80
has manual focus
resolution is good (21MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Street photography highlights
Nikon Z50 Street photography highlights
72
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
offers touch focus
no image stabilization
heavier than others in class (448g)
73
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
includes touch to focus
weather sealing
great ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others (397g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Sports photography features
Nikon Z50 Sports photography features
72
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
great battery pack (430 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second very slow (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
75
resolution is good (21MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Travel photography highlights
Nikon Z50 Travel photography highlights
74
great battery pack (430 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
offers touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
heavier than others in class (448 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
77
weather sealing
has bluetooth
includes touch to focus
resolution is good (21MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
more heavy than others (397g)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T100
Landscape photography with Nikon Z50
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (430 shots)
no image stabilization
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon Z50 as a Vlogging camera
34
touchscreen capability
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic jack
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
heavier than others in class (448 grams)
71
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone support
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others (397g)
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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Nikon Z50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T100 and Nikon Z50
 Fujifilm X-T100Nikon Z50
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-T100 Nikon Z50
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2018-05-24 2019-10-10
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed 6
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 21 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 5568 x 3712
Highest native ISO 12800 51200
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 204800
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 91 209
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Nikon Z
Total lenses 54 15
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 15p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 448g (0.99 lb) 397g (0.88 lb)
Dimensions 121 x 83 x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4")
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 pictures 320 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Built-in
Battery ID NP-W126S EN-EL25
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, smile, buddy, group, face) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $499 $857