Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon Z50
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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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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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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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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 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Fujifilm X-T2
| Z50 | Fujifilm X-T2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon Z50 Specifications
| Fujifilm X-T2 | Nikon Z50 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |