Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon D5600
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon D5600 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 507g - 133 x 92 x 49mm
- Announced July 2016
- Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T1
- Later Model is Fujifilm X-T3
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 465g - 124 x 97 x 70mm
- Announced November 2016
- Old Model is Nikon D5500

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon D5600 Overview
Let's take a closer look at the Fujifilm X-T2 and Nikon D5600, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) and the D5600 (24MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

The Fujifilm X-T2 was launched 4 months before the D5600 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-T2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon D5600 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T2 matches up against the D5600 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon D5600 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-T2 & Nikon D5600. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X-T2 Gallery & Nikon D5600 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T2 over the Nikon D5600
Fujifilm X-T2 | D5600 | |||
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Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1037k | Crisper screen (+3k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon D5600 over the Fujifilm X-T2
D5600 | Fujifilm X-T2 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T2 and Nikon D5600
Fujifilm X-T2 | D5600 | |||
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Announced | July 2016 | ![]() | November 2016 | Similar age |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen size | 3.2" | ![]() | 3.2" | Same screen measurement |
Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon D5600 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T2 comes with external dimensions of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Nikon D5600 has dimensions of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm X-T2 and Nikon D5600 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 compared to the D5600.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T2 and D5600 is 76 and 70 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon D5600 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The picture here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T2 and D5600.
As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of photos though you may want to factor the age of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon D5600 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon D5600 Specifications
Fujifilm X-T2 | Nikon D5600 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model | Fujifilm X-T2 | Nikon D5600 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2016-07-07 | 2016-11-10 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | X-Processor Pro2 | Expeed 4 |
Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS III | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 368.2mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Max boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Min boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 325 | 39 |
Cross focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Fujifilm X | Nikon F |
Total lenses | 54 | 309 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | 3.2" |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,037 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.77x | 0.55x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 14.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/250 seconds | 1/200 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 507 gr (1.12 pounds) | 465 gr (1.03 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 133 x 92 x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") | 124 x 97 x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 84 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 24.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.0 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1306 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 pictures | 820 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-W126S | EN-EL14 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 2 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $1,600 | $597 |