Fujifilm X100V vs Nikon Z50 — Which Is Better?
Side by side47 specifications |
Fujifilm · Mirrorless · 26 MP · APS-C · 4K video
Fujifilm X100V
88
WINNER
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Nikon · Mirrorless · 21 MP · APS-C · 4K video
Nikon Z50
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| General | ||
Read the General ComparisonGeneralThe Fujifilm X100V and the Nikon Z50 are both mirrorless APS-C cameras, but they serve two different kinds of photographer. The X100V, released in 2020, is a fixed-lens compact, while the Z50, from 2019, is an interchangeable-lens body on the Nikon Z mount. That design choice shapes the whole comparison. The bodies differ in shape. The X100V measures 128 x 75 x 53 mm, the slimmer and shallower camera, while the Z50 at 127 x 94 x 60 mm is deeper and taller. The Z50 is also 28 g lighter at 450 g against 478 g for the X100V. | ||
Released ⓘRefers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale. |
2020 | 2019 |
Announcement date ⓘRefers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera. |
February 4, 2020 | October 10, 2019 |
| Camera type |  Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Camera size | 128 x 75 x 53 mm | 127 x 94 x 60 mm |
| Camera weight | 478 g | 450 g |
| Optics | 66/100 | 72/100 |
Read the Optics ComparisonOpticsThe Z50 is the stronger choice for changing focal lengths, because it accepts Nikon Z lenses, while the X100V is locked to its fixed prime. From wide landscapes to distant wildlife, one system covers it all. The X100V counters with 26 MP against 21 MP, giving more pixels to crop a distant subject or print larger. For framing and focus, the X100V holds clear specification advantages. Its electronic viewfinder offers 3,690,000 dots against 2,360,000 on the Z50, and it has 425 autofocus points against 209 for placing focus. Both share an 11 fps burst rate and a 1/4000 second maximum shutter, and neither body has in-body stabilisation. | ||
Megapixels ⓘThe higher the number of megapixels, the more detail the cameras sensor can capture. |
26 MP050 | 21 MP050 |
Image resolution ⓘImage resolution is measured in pixels and megapixels, width by height. The higher the number, the higher its resolution. |
6240 x 4160 | 5568 x 3712 |
Sensor type ⓘThe camera sensor captures light and records the image. Sensors vary in physical size, the number of pixels, and quality. |
CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size ⓘThe sensor size contributes to the overall quality as well as the dynamic and tonal range a camera can capture. As a rule of thumb, the more surface there is to read the light, the more information it will capture. |
23.5 x 15.6 | 23.5 x 15.7 |
Sensor format ⓘRefers to the most commonly used sensor sizes. |
 APS-C | APS-C |
Continuous shooting ⓘThe number of sequential frames per second the camera can write to the memory card when shooting in burst or continuous mode. |
11 fps045 | 11 fps045 |
Lens mount ⓘThe lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras. |
Fixed | Nikon Z |
Image processor ⓘThe image processor in the camera converts the information collected on the sensor for digital storage on the memory card. |
X-Processor 4 | Expeed 6 |
Aspect ratio ⓘThe aspect ratio refers to the proportional difference between width and height. The most popular aspect ratios are 3:2 and 4:3. |
 3:2 | 3:2 |
Min ISO ⓘRefers to the lowest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Lower ISO are less sensitive to light but make a cleaner image. |
16030200 | 10030200 |
Max ISO ⓘRefers to the highest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Higher ISO is necessary for low-light situations or night photography, but higher ISOs often introduce grain or noise. |
128003003280000 | 512003003280000 |
Min ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
8030200 | 10030200 |
Max ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
512003003280000 | 2048003003280000 |
Minimum shutter speed ⓘThe minimum shutter speed will tell you the longest exposure your camera can take without using an external accessory. |
3044080 | 3044080 |
Max shutter speed ⓘThe maximum shutter speed tells you the length inside 1 second the camera will capture. These can sometimes be extended with accessories such as extra external batteries. |
400080032000 | 400080032000 |
Autofocus points ⓘAutofocus points show where the camera is focusing graphically as squares or brackets in Live View or on an electronic viewfinder. These points are also used for light meter readings. |
4250300 | 2090300 |
In-body stabilisation ⓘIn-body Stabilization means the camera has a certain technology embedded that counteracts camera shake. |
✗ | ✗ |
Viewfinder type ⓘThe viewfinder type is either electronic or optical. Electronic viewfinders will have a small screen in the viewfinder. Optical viewfinders will use prisms and mirrors to look through the lens. |
Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder dots | 369000009900000 | 236000009900000 |
| Video | 91/100 | 91/100 |
Read the Video ComparisonVideoSlowing fast action and finishing in 4K are equally available on either camera. Both record up to 4K, and both support frame rates up to 120 fps. Built-in timelapse and MPEG-4 or MOV recording are shared too, so footage from either body suits the same editing workflow. | ||
Video ⓘIndicates if this camera is capable of recording video. |
 Yes | Yes |
Max video resolution ⓘThe best resolution this camera can capture video in. Modern cameras can capture up to 8K video. |
 4K | 4K |
Max video format ⓘVideo resolution measured by the greatest number of pixels possible in each frame, width by height. A higher resolution means more detail or clarity in your video. |
4096 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 |
Max video frame rate ⓘHow many frames per second your video will capture. Most cameras have options for multiple frame rates, depending on the resolution you shoot in. For a general video, 24p or 30p is the standard, but more serious filmmakers may need a higher frame rate for creative effect. |
120 fps | 120 fps |
Timelapse built in ⓘA built in time-lapse mode will allow continuous shooting throughout a prolonged period of time to be compressed into a sped up video. |
 Yes | Yes |
Video file format ⓘDifferent cameras can record in various video file formats. The File format you record in can impact how you edit and use the files. |
MPEG-4, MOV | MPEG-4, MOV |
| Features | 85/100 | 86/100 |
Read the Features ComparisonFeaturesThe X100V has the more detailed rear screen for checking focus, with 1,620,000 dots against 1,040,000 on the Z50. The Z50 counters with a slightly larger 3.2-inch panel versus 3 inches. Both screens tilt, respond to touch, and support live view. Connectivity and protection are shared strengths. Both bodies carry weather sealing for rain or dust, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for transferring images to a phone, and a built-in flash alongside an external flash shoe. Neither has GPS, so geotagging requires a paired phone. | ||
Builtin flash ⓘA built-in flash will often be positioned right above the lens. This will automatically pop up when you activate it. |
 Yes | Yes |
External flash ⓘExternal flashes are often connected through a hot shoe at the top of a camera, or a cable at the side of the camera. |
 Yes | Yes |
GPS ⓘGPS features in a camera will include location metadata to each of your photographs. |
✗ | ✗ |
Weather sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. |
 Yes | Yes |
| Screen type | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Touch screen ⓘTouchscreen allows you to change camera settings and access menus with a swipe of your finger, instead of using buttons. |
 Yes | Yes |
| Screen size | 3" | 3.2" |
Screen dots ⓘScreen dots indicate the resolution of the LCD screen by including each sub pixel. |
16200001150001500000 | 10400001150001500000 |
Flip screen ⓘA flip screen (or articulating screen) is a second screen which can flip out from the side or top of the camera. This rotating screen allows you more freedom to take photos at different angles. |
 Yes | Yes |
Live view ⓘLive View feature allows you to see a continuous live video of what is being seen through your lens. |
 Yes | Yes |
Wi-Fi ⓘBuilt-in Wi-Fi allows you to connect your camera and share images wirelessly. |
 Yes | Yes |
Bluetooth ⓘBluetooth capabilities allow you wireless control of your camera with other external devices. |
 Yes | Yes |
| Storage & battery | 37/100 | 35/100 |
Read the Storage & battery ComparisonStorage and BatteryBattery life favours the X100V, rated at 420 shots against 320 for the Z50. Storage is the same: both take a single SD, SDHC or SDXC card at UHS-I speed, with no second slot on either body. Both charge over USB, so either camera can top up from a USB power source. | ||
| Memory card | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I compatible) |
| Dual memory card slots | ✗ | ✗ |
| Battery type | NP-W126S | EN-EL25 |
Battery life ⓘApproximately how long this cameras battery will last measured by how many photographs you will be able to take. |
420 shots1505000 | 320 shots1505000 |
| USB charging |  Yes | Yes |
Read: Verdict
Verdict
Choose the Fujifilm X100V if you want one compact camera for street, travel and everyday photography. Its 26 MP sensor gives more latitude to crop or print large, and its more detailed viewfinder and screen, 425 autofocus points and 420-shot rating reward a carry-everywhere style. It only fits if its fixed focal length suits your work.
Choose the Nikon Z50 if your photography needs multiple lenses, such as wide interiors, portraits and telephoto wildlife. Its Nikon Z mount makes it the more adaptable system camera, and its native ISO range of 100 to 51200, against 160 to 12800 on the X100V, extends further. Video is shared, so the choice rests on lens flexibility versus the X100V's fixed-lens refinement.