Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon Z50
76 Imaging
67 Features
79 Overall
71
![Fujifilm X-T2 front Fujifilm X-T2 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Fujifilm-X-T2/Fujifilm-X-T2-front.jpg)
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74 Imaging
68 Features
84 Overall
74
Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon Z50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase 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
- Renewed by Fujifilm X-T3
(Full Review)
- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
- Released October 2019
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon Z50 Overview
Lets look a little more closely at the Fujifilm X-T2 versus Nikon Z50, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) and the Z50 (21MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).
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The Fujifilm X-T2 was brought out 4 years prior to the Z50 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm X-T2 scores against the Z50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon Z50 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-T2 & Nikon Z50. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-T2 Gallery & Nikon Z50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T2 over the Nikon Z50
Fujifilm X-T2 | Z50 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Fujifilm X-T2
Z50 | Fujifilm X-T2 | |||
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Released | October 2019 | ![]() | July 2016 | Newer by 39 months |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T2 and Nikon Z50
Fujifilm X-T2 | Z50 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting display |
Display sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3.2" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1040k | Same display resolution |
Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon Z50 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T2 comes with external measurements of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Nikon Z50 has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm X-T2 versus Nikon Z50 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 versus the Z50.
![Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon Z50 size comparison Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon Z50 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-X-T2-vs-Nikon-Z50-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T2 and Z50 is 76 and 74 respectively.
![Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon Z50 top view buttons comparison Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon Z50 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-X-T2-vs-Nikon-Z50-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon Z50 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The pic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T2 and Z50.
To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Fujifilm X-T2 to give you more detail having its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-T2 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
![Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon Z50 sensor size comparison Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon Z50 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-X-T2-vs-Nikon-Z50-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon Z50 Screen and ViewFinder
![Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon Z50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon Z50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-X-T2-vs-Nikon-Z50-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon Z50 Specifications
Fujifilm X-T2 | Nikon Z50 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model type | Fujifilm X-T2 | Nikon Z50 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2016-07-07 | 2019-10-10 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | X-Processor Pro2 | Expeed 6 |
Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS III | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 368.2mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 21MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5568 x 3712 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 51200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 51200 | 204800 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Min boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 325 | 209 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Fujifilm X | Nikon Z |
Total lenses | 54 | 15 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3.2 inches | 3.2 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | 2,360 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.77x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 14.0 frames/s | 11.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 7.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/250 secs | - |
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) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video file 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 507g (1.12 lbs) | 397g (0.88 lbs) |
Dimensions | 133 x 92 x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") | 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") |
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 photos | 320 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Built-in |
Battery ID | NP-W126S | EN-EL25 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) |
Storage slots | Two | One |
Price at launch | $1,600 | $857 |