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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon D810

Portability
76
Imaging
66
Features
79
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T2 front
 
Nikon D810 front
Portability
54
Imaging
73
Features
78
Overall
75

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon D810 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 507g - 133 x 92 x 49mm
  • Introduced July 2016
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-T1
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-T3
Nikon D810
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 980g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
  • Released June 2014
  • Old Model is Nikon D800
  • Renewed by Nikon D850
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon D810 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Fujifilm X-T2 versus Nikon D810, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) and D810 (36MP) and the Fujifilm X-T2 (APS-C) and D810 (Full frame) use totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-T2 was released 2 years after the D810 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-T2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon D810 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T2 grades against the D810 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T2 over the Nikon D810

 Fujifilm X-T2 D810 
ReleasedJuly 2016June 2014More modern by 25 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Nikon D810 over the Fujifilm X-T2

 D810 Fujifilm X-T2 
Display resolution1229k1040kCrisper display (+189k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T2 and Nikon D810

 Fujifilm X-T2 D810 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display dimension3.2"3.2"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon D810 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T2 has got outer measurements 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 D810 has dimensions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 980 grams (2.16 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-T2 versus Nikon D810 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 and the D810.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon D810 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T2 and D810 is 76 and 54 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon D810 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon D810 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The pic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T2 and D810.

Plainly, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T2 because of its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Nikon D810 will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-T2 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon D810 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon D810 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon D810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D810 as a Portrait photography camera
79
has manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
83
manual focus
great MP (36 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Street photography highlights
Nikon D810 Street photography highlights
75
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
no image stabilization
56
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (980 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Sports photography highlights
Nikon D810 Sports photography highlights
71
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
bad battery (340 per charge)
75
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
great MP (36MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery pack (1,200 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T2
Travel photography with Nikon D810
63
environment proofing
good MP (24MP)
bad battery (340 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
62
great battery pack (1,200 per charge)
environment sealing
great MP (36MP)
flash built-in
heavier than competition in class (980g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Landscape photography features
Nikon D810 Landscape photography features
74
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW files
environment proofing
two card slots
no image stabilization
bad battery (340 per charge)
80
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
great MP (36 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
supports RAW files
environment sealing
great battery pack (1,200 shots)
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Vlogging details
Nikon D810 Vlogging details
33
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
28
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (980g)
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon D810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T2 and Nikon D810
 Fujifilm X-T2Nikon D810
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-T2 Nikon D810
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2016-07-07 2014-06-26
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X-Processor Pro2 EXPEED 4
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 36MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 5:4 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 7360 x 4912
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 51200
Min native ISO 200 64
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 100 32
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 325 51
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Nikon F
Total lenses 54 309
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2" 3.2"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT-LCD (WRGB)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter rate 14.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 507 gr (1.12 pounds) 980 gr (2.16 pounds)
Dimensions 133 x 92 x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") 146 x 123 x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 97
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.8
DXO Low light score not tested 2853
Other
Battery life 340 photographs 1200 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs for up to 9 shots)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash (UDMA compliant)
Card slots 2 2
Launch price $1,600 $1,999