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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Nikon Z9

Portability
80
Imaging
68
Features
76
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T100 front
 
Nikon Z9 front
Portability
51
Imaging
81
Features
90
Overall
84

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Nikon Z9 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 448g - 121 x 83 x 47mm
  • Announced May 2018
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-T200
Nikon Z9
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 1340g - 149 x 150 x 91mm
  • Launched October 2021
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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Nikon Z9 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Fujifilm X-T100 and Nikon Z9, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T100 (24MP) and Z9 (46MP) and the Fujifilm X-T100 (APS-C) and Z9 (Full frame) posses different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-T100 was manufactured 4 years prior to the Z9 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm X-T100 scores vs the Z9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T100 over the Nikon Z9

 Fujifilm X-T100 Z9 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z9 over the Fujifilm X-T100

 Z9 Fujifilm X-T100 
LaunchedOctober 2021May 2018More recent by 41 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2089k1040kClearer screen (+1049k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T100 and Nikon Z9

 Fujifilm X-T100 Z9 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Nikon Z9 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T100 offers external measurements of 121mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 448 grams (0.99 lbs) and the Nikon Z9 has dimensions of 149mm x 150mm x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6") having a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-T100 and Nikon Z9 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-T100 vs the Z9.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Nikon Z9 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T100 and Z9 is 80 and 51 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Nikon Z9 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Nikon Z9 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T100 and Z9.

Plainly, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T100 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Nikon Z9 will offer more detail due to its extra 22 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Nikon Z9 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Nikon Z9 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Nikon Z9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T100
Portrait photography with Nikon Z9
80
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
88
focusing manually
excellent megapixels (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T100
Street photography with Nikon Z9
72
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
includes focus via touch
no image stabilization
heavier than average in class (448 grams)
70
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
includes focus by touch
environment proof
great ISO range (25,600)
heavier than others in class (1,340 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Sports photography factors
Nikon Z9 Sports photography factors
71
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking focus
good battery (430 shots)
has phase detect AF
max fps low (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
90
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
high fps (30.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery pack (740 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Travel photography advice
Nikon Z9 Travel photography advice
74
good battery (430 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
includes focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
built-in flash
heavier than average in class (448 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
65
great battery pack (740 shots)
environment proof
has bluetooth
includes focus by touch
excellent megapixels (46MP)
heavier than others in class (1,340g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T100
Landscape photography with Nikon Z9
78
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3")
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
good battery (430 per charge)
no image stabilization
87
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proof
great battery pack (740 per charge)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Vlogging advice
Nikon Z9 Vlogging advice
34
touchscreen
features face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
heavier than average in class (448 grams)
32
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (7680 x 4320 pixels)
has external mic support
does not posses selfie friendly display
heavier than others in class (1,340 grams)
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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Nikon Z9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T100 and Nikon Z9
 Fujifilm X-T100Nikon Z9
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-T100 Nikon Z9
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2018-05-24 2021-10-28
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS Stacked CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 46 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 8256 x 5504
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 102400
Min native ISO 200 64
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 100 32
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 91 493
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Nikon Z
Number of lenses 54 29
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3" 3.2"
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 2,089k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 3,686k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.8x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 900s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s -
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000s 1/32000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 30.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 15p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 7680 x 4320 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, L
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 7680x4320
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, H.265
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 448 grams (0.99 lbs) 1340 grams (2.95 lbs)
Physical dimensions 121 x 83 x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 149 x 150 x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6")
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 430 shots 740 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S EN-EL18d
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, smile, buddy, group, face) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) Dual CFexpress Type B slots
Card slots 1 Two
Retail cost $499 $5,500