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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon D780

Portability
76
Imaging
66
Features
79
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T2 front
 
Nikon D780 front
Portability
57
Imaging
75
Features
89
Overall
80

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon D780 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 507g - 133 x 92 x 49mm
  • Announced July 2016
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-T1
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-T3
Nikon D780
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 840g - 144 x 116 x 76mm
  • Introduced January 2020
  • Superseded the Nikon D750
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon D780 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Fujifilm X-T2 versus Nikon D780, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) and the D780 (25MP) is very close but the Fujifilm X-T2 (APS-C) and D780 (Full frame) possess different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-T2 was brought out 4 years prior to the D780 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-T2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon D780 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm X-T2 grades versus the D780 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T2 over the Nikon D780

 Fujifilm X-T2 D780 

Reasons to pick Nikon D780 over the Fujifilm X-T2

 D780 Fujifilm X-T2 
IntroducedJanuary 2020July 2016More recent by 42 months
Display resolution2359k1040kClearer display (+1319k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T2 and Nikon D780

 Fujifilm X-T2 D780 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3.2"3.2"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon D780 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T2 comes with physical measurements of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Nikon D780 has measurements of 144mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-T2 versus Nikon D780 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 and the D780.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon D780 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T2 and D780 is 76 and 57 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon D780 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon D780 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing specs. The visual here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T2 and D780.

All in all, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T2 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Nikon D780 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T2 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon D780 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon D780 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon D780 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Portrait photography info
Nikon D780 Portrait photography info
79
focusing manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
85
you can focus manually
resolution is amazing (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Street photography details
Nikon D780 Street photography details
75
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
71
screen tilts
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
environment proof
above average high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Sports photography highlights
Nikon D780 Sports photography highlights
71
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (340 per charge)
81
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
resolution is amazing (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery power (2,260 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Travel photography information
Nikon D780 Travel photography information
63
environment proof
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
not so great battery power (340 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
71
great battery power (2,260 per charge)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
supports focus via touch
resolution is amazing (25MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Landscape photography factors
Nikon D780 Landscape photography factors
74
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW formats
environment proof
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (340 per charge)
81
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
resolution is amazing (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
great battery power (2,260 CIPA)
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Vlogging info
Nikon D780 Vlogging info
33
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone port
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
32
touchscreen enabled
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon D780 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T2 and Nikon D780
 Fujifilm X-T2Nikon D780
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-T2 Nikon D780
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Announced 2016-07-07 2020-01-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip X-Processor Pro2 Expeed 6
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 25MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 6048 x 4024
Max native ISO 12800 51200
Max boosted ISO 51200 204800
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Min boosted ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 325 51
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Nikon F
Amount of lenses 54 309
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3.2" 3.2"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 900 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 14.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 507 grams (1.12 lbs) 840 grams (1.85 lbs)
Dimensions 133 x 92 x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") 144 x 116 x 76mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 340 shots 2260 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S EN-EL15b
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots 2 2
Pricing at launch $1,600 $2,297