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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Nikon Z9

Portability
70
Imaging
76
Features
89
Overall
81
Fujifilm X-T5 front
 
Nikon Z9 front
Portability
51
Imaging
82
Features
90
Overall
85

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Nikon Z9 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T5
(Full Review)
  • 40MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 6240 x 4160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 557g - 130 x 91 x 64mm
  • Launched November 2022
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-T4
Nikon Z9
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 1340g - 149 x 150 x 91mm
  • Launched October 2021
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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Nikon Z9 Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm X-T5 vs Nikon Z9, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-T5 (40MP) and the Z9 (46MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm X-T5 (APS-C) and Z9 (Full frame) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T5 was introduced 13 months after the Z9 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm X-T5 matches up versus the Z9 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T5 over the Nikon Z9

 Fujifilm X-T5 Z9 
LaunchedNovember 2022October 2021Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Nikon Z9 over the Fujifilm X-T5

 Z9 Fujifilm X-T5 
Display size3.2"3.00"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2089k1840kClearer display (+249k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T5 and Nikon Z9

 Fujifilm X-T5 Z9 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Nikon Z9 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T5 provides outer dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 64mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.5") and a weight of 557 grams (1.23 lbs) and the Nikon Z9 has specifications of 149mm x 150mm x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-T5 vs Nikon Z9 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-T5 vs the Z9.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Nikon Z9 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T5 and Z9 is 70 and 51 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Nikon Z9 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Nikon Z9 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The image below might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T5 and Z9.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T5 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Nikon Z9 will resolve more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-T5 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Nikon Z9 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Nikon Z9 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Nikon Z9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Portrait photography details
Nikon Z9 Portrait photography details
85
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is great (40MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW files
89
has manual focus
amazing megapixels (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 as a Street photography camera
Nikon Z9 as a Street photography camera
77
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
environment proof
heavier than others (557g)
70
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
provides focus via touch
environment proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
heavier than competitors (1,340g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Sports photography highlights
Nikon Z9 Sports photography highlights
88
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/180,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is great (40 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
good battery pack (580 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
91
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
max fps high (30.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing megapixels (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery (740 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Travel photography features
Nikon Z9 Travel photography features
71
good battery pack (580 CIPA)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
sensor resolution is great (40 megapixels)
heavier than others (557 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
65
better than average battery (740 per charge)
environment proofing
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
amazing megapixels (46 megapixels)
heavier than competitors (1,340g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Landscape photography factors
Nikon Z9 Landscape photography factors
87
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is great (40MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
supports RAW files
environment proof
good battery pack (580 shots)
has dual storage slots
87
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing megapixels (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
better than average battery (740 CIPA)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon Z9 as a Vlogging camera
35
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (6240 x 4160 pxls)
includes mic jack
does not contain selfie friendly screen
heavier than others (557g)
32
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (7680 x 4320 pxls)
does have external mic support
display is not selfie friendly
heavier than competitors (1,340 grams)
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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Nikon Z9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T5 and Nikon Z9
 Fujifilm X-T5Nikon Z9
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-T5 Nikon Z9
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2022-11-02 2021-10-28
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS Stacked CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 40MP 46MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 7728 x 5152 8256 x 5504
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest boosted ISO 51200 102400
Min native ISO 125 64
RAW images
Min boosted ISO 64 32
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 425 493
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Nikon Z
Number of lenses 82 29
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3.00 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 1,840 thousand dots 2,089 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 3,686 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.8x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 900s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s -
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/180000s 1/32000s
Continuous shooting rate 15.0 frames per second 30.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Front-curtain sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 6240 x 4160 @ 30p /4096x2160 (60p/​50p/​30p/​25p/​24p/​23.98p) 7680 x 4320 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, L
Highest video resolution 6240x4160 7680x4320
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 H.264, H.265
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 557 grams (1.23 lbs) 1340 grams (2.95 lbs)
Physical dimensions 130 x 91 x 64mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.5") 149 x 150 x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6")
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 580 pictures 740 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 EN-EL18d
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots (UHS-II supported) Dual CFexpress Type B slots
Card slots 2 2
Cost at launch $1,699 $5,500