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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon D5600

Portability
76
Imaging
67
Features
79
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T2 front
 
Nikon D5600 front
Portability
70
Imaging
67
Features
85
Overall
74

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon D5600 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T2
(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
Nikon D5600
(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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T2 over the Nikon D5600

 Fujifilm X-T2 D5600 
Screen resolution1040k1037kCrisper screen (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D5600 over the Fujifilm X-T2

 D5600 Fujifilm X-T2 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T2 and Nikon D5600

 Fujifilm X-T2 D5600 
AnnouncedJuly 2016November 2016Similar age
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen size3.2"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon D5600 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon D5600 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon D5600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Portrait photography details
Nikon D5600 Portrait photography details
80
has manual focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW formats
80
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Street photography information
Nikon D5600 Street photography information
75
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
74
screen articulates fully
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
comes with touch to focus
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T2
Sports photography with Nikon D5600
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (340 per charge)
69
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
great battery power (820 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow fps (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Travel photography details
Nikon D5600 Travel photography details
63
weather sealing
MP count decent (24MP)
bad battery power (340 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
81
great battery power (820 shots)
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D5600 as a Landscape photography camera
75
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (340 shots)
78
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
great battery power (820 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Vlogging highlights
Nikon D5600 Vlogging highlights
33
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
74
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic jack
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon D5600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T2 and Nikon D5600
 Fujifilm X-T2Nikon D5600
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