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Fujifilm X100V vs Nikon Z5

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
75
Overall
72
Fujifilm X100V front
 
Nikon Z5 front
Portability
62
Imaging
75
Features
86
Overall
79

Fujifilm X100V vs Nikon Z5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X100V
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 478g - 128 x 75 x 53mm
  • Revealed February 2020
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X100F
Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Released July 2020
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Fujifilm X100V vs Nikon Z5 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm X100V versus Nikon Z5, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X100V (26MP) and the Z5 (24MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm X100V (APS-C) and Z5 (Full frame) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X100V was brought out 5 months before the Z5 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X100V being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm X100V scores versus the Z5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100V over the Nikon Z5

 Fujifilm X100V Z5 
Screen resolution1620k1040kClearer screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Fujifilm X100V

 Z5 Fujifilm X100V 
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm X100V and Nikon Z5

 Fujifilm X100V Z5 
ReleasedFebruary 2020July 2020Similar generation
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X100V vs Nikon Z5 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X100V has got exterior dimensions of 128mm x 75mm x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") along with a weight of 478 grams (1.05 lbs) while the Nikon Z5 has sizing of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X100V versus Nikon Z5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X100V and the Z5.

Fujifilm X100V vs Nikon Z5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X100V and Z5 is 79 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm X100V vs Nikon Z5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100V vs Nikon Z5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The visual below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X100V and Z5.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X100V featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Fujifilm X100V will offer extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively.

Fujifilm X100V vs Nikon Z5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100V vs Nikon Z5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100V vs Nikon Z5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X100V
Portrait photography with Nikon Z5
82
focusing manually
fantastic resolution (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
85
focusing manually
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Street photography features
Nikon Z5 Street photography features
74
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
supports focus via touch
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors (478 grams)
74
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
has touch to focus
weather proof
very good high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than competition (675 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X100V as a Sports photography camera
Nikon Z5 as a Sports photography camera
73
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
fantastic resolution (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery life (420 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
fixed focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
81
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (4.5 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X100V as a Travel photography camera
Nikon Z5 as a Travel photography camera
76
great battery life (420 shots)
weather proof
has bluetooth
supports focus via touch
fantastic resolution (26MP)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competitors (478g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
68
great battery pack (470 per charge)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
has touch to focus
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
more heavy than competition (675g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Landscape photography info
Nikon Z5 Landscape photography info
73
focusing manually
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
fantastic resolution (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
great battery life (420 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
86
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
weather proof
great battery pack (470 shots)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X100V
Vlogging with Nikon Z5
35
fast max aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen
provides face detection focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic socket
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors (478g)
34
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone port
does not feature selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition (675 grams)
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Fujifilm X100V vs Nikon Z5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100V and Nikon Z5
 Fujifilm X100VNikon Z5
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X100V Nikon Z5
Category Large Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2020-02-04 2020-07-20
Body design Large Sensor Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip X-Processor Pro 4 Expeed 6
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6240 x 4160 6016 x 4016
Max native ISO 12800 51200
Max enhanced ISO 51200 102400
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 425 273
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Nikon Z
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) -
Max aperture f/2.0 -
Amount of lenses - 15
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3.2"
Display resolution 1,620 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 3,690 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.52x 0.8x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per second 4.5 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Standard, Slow Sync, Manual, Commander, off Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 478 grams (1.05 lbs) 675 grams (1.49 lbs)
Dimensions 128 x 75 x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 420 photographs 470 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S EN-EL15c
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots One 2
Cost at release $1,399 $1,399