Fujifilm X100T vs Nikon D5000

Let's look a little more closely at the Fujifilm X100T versus Nikon D5000, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X100T (16MP) and D5000 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X100T was revealed 5 years later than the D5000 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X100T being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Nikon D5000 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X100T matches up vs the D5000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X100T and Nikon D5000. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm X100T Gallery and Nikon D5000 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X100T has external dimensions of 127mm x 74mm x 52mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.0") and a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Nikon D5000 has proportions of 127mm x 104mm x 80mm (5.0" x 4.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X100T versus Nikon D5000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X100T versus the D5000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X100T and D5000 is 80 and 65 respectively.

Often, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X100T and D5000.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Fujifilm X100T to give greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X100T provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.