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Fujifilm X100F vs Nikon Z fc

Portability
79
Imaging
67
Features
69
Overall
67
Fujifilm X100F front
 
Nikon Z fc front
Portability
79
Imaging
69
Features
80
Overall
73

Fujifilm X100F vs Nikon Z fc Key Specs

Fujifilm X100F
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 469g - 127 x 75 x 52mm
  • Announced January 2017
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X100T
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X100V
Nikon Z fc
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 445g - 135 x 94 x 44mm
  • Launched June 2021
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Fujifilm X100F vs Nikon Z fc Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Fujifilm X100F versus Nikon Z fc, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X100F (24MP) and the Z fc (21MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X100F was brought out 5 years prior to the Z fc and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X100F being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Nikon Z fc being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm X100F scores against the Z fc in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100F over the Nikon Z fc

 Fujifilm X100F Z fc 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Fujifilm X100F

 Z fc Fujifilm X100F 
LaunchedJune 2021January 2017Fresher by 54 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X100F and Nikon Z fc

 Fujifilm X100F Z fc 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution1040k1040kThe same screen resolution

Fujifilm X100F vs Nikon Z fc Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X100F has got outer measurements of 127mm x 75mm x 52mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.0") having a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs) and the Nikon Z fc has measurements of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X100F versus Nikon Z fc in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X100F against the Z fc.

Fujifilm X100F vs Nikon Z fc size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X100F and Z fc is 79 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm X100F vs Nikon Z fc top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100F vs Nikon Z fc Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X100F and Z fc.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm X100F to render more detail having its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X100F will be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X100F vs Nikon Z fc sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100F vs Nikon Z fc Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100F vs Nikon Z fc Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100F as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon Z fc as a Portrait photography camera
80
has manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
81
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X100F Street photography factors
Nikon Z fc Street photography factors
65
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
74
screen can move to multiple angles
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
has touch focus
good high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (445g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X100F as a Sports photography camera
Nikon Z fc as a Sports photography camera
69
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
better than average battery life (390 shots)
supports phase detect AF
fixed focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
67
megapixel count decent (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (300 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X100F Travel photography highlights
Nikon Z fc Travel photography highlights
77
better than average battery life (390 per charge)
good MP (24MP)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f2.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
72
supports bluetooth
has touch focus
megapixel count decent (21MP)
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery (300 per charge)
more heavy than competition (445g)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X100F Landscape photography details
Nikon Z fc Landscape photography details
71
has manual focus
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (390 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
75
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (300 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X100F Vlogging factors
Nikon Z fc Vlogging factors
35
great max aperture (f2.0)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic support
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
73
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
features face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone jack
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (445 grams)
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Fujifilm X100F vs Nikon Z fc Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100F and Nikon Z fc
 Fujifilm X100FNikon Z fc
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X100F Nikon Z fc
Category Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2017-01-18 2021-06-28
Body design Large Sensor Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X-Processor Pro -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 21 megapixel
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
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 325 209
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Nikon Z
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) -
Highest aperture f/2.0 -
Total lenses - 21
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 92% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.68x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.60 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, forced, suppressed, slow synchro, commander Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 469 grams (1.03 lbs) 445 grams (0.98 lbs)
Physical dimensions 127 x 75 x 52mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.0") 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7")
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 390 pictures 300 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S EN-EL25
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $1,300 $949