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Fujifilm X-E5 vs Nikon Z fc

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FujifilmX-E5NikonZ fc
Overview
ReleasedAugust 2025July 2021
Image and sensor
Camera typeMirrorlessMirrorless
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor typeBack-illuminated X-Trans CMOS 5 HRCMOS
Sensor dimensions23.5 × 15.7 mm23.5 × 15.7 mm
Effective resolution40.2 MP20.9 MP
Largest image7728 × 51525568 × 3712
RAW recordingYesYes
Standard ISO range125–12800100–51200
Sensor detail–Nikon DX-format APS-C CMOS; 21.51 million total pixels. UK rounds effective resolution to 20.9 MP, while Japan publishes 20.88 MP. Image Dust Off reference data requires NX Studio.
Image formats14-bit RAF RAW; JPEG; 10-bit HEIF; in-camera TIFF conversionNEF RAW 12/14-bit, JPEG and simultaneous RAW plus JPEG; square and 16:9 still crops supported
ISO detailStandard ISO 125–12800; expanded ISO 64–51200Expandable to equivalent ISO 102400 or 204800; auto ISO supported; movie ISO range 100–25600
Image processorX-Processor 5EXPEED 6 (Photography Blog)
Lens and shooting
Lens mountFujifilm X mountNikon Z mount
StabilisationSensor shiftOptical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst20 fps11 fps
Lens detail–NIKKOR Z lenses; compatible F-mount lenses require an adapter and retain model-dependent restrictions. Lens VR works with supported VR lenses; no in-body sensor-shift stabilisation.
Autofocus–Hybrid phase/contrast detection with 209 single-point DX positions, eye/animal detection and tracking for stills/video; sensitivity −4.5 EV with low-light AF or −3 EV without, at ISO 100, 20°C, AF-S and f/1.8
Shutter–Mechanical focal-plane, electronic front-curtain and electronic shutters; 1/4000 to 30 seconds, Bulb/Time and manual extension to 900 seconds. Dial offers whole stops down to 4 seconds; command dial offers one-third stops. Flash sync 1/200 second; Auto FP supported.
Burst detail20 fps electronic with 1.29× crop, up to 168 JPEG or 17 uncompressed RAW frames; 13 fps electronic without cropContinuous H extended approximately 11 fps under Nikon test conditions; Continuous H 5 fps and Continuous L 1–4 fps. TechRadar measured approximately 22 frames in extended mode before slowing, dependent on card and recording settings; UHS-I buffer clearance limits sustained action.
Flash–No built-in flash; ISO 518 hot shoe with compatible i-TTL Speedlights
Exposure controls–Auto/P/S/A/M; dedicated ISO, shutter-speed and compensation dials with aperture readout. Compensation ±3 EV on the dial or ±5 EV through the command setting; matrix, centre-weighted, spot and highlight-weighted metering.
Stabilisation detailFive-axis sensor shift; maker CIPA 2024 claim 7 stops at the centre and 6 at the periphery with XF35mmF1.4 R. Additional electronic stabilisation is for movies only.–
Video
Highest video resolution6240 × 3510 at 29.97 fps3840 × 2160 at 29.97 fps
Video detail6.2K 16:9 recording at up to 29.97p with 1.23× crop and internal 10-bit colour; DCI 4K and UHD at up to 59.94pUHD 3840 × 2160 up to 29.97p; Full HD up to 119.88p, plus 4×/5× slow-motion playback. MOV/MP4 H.264; normal recordings up to 29 minutes 59 seconds, slow-motion up to 3 minutes. Electronic movie VR, timecode and time-lapse available, with mode-dependent restrictions.
Audio–Built-in stereo microphone or 3.5 mm external microphone with sensitivity/attenuator settings; PCM in MOV or AAC in MP4. No headphone monitoring socket, as explicitly corrected by Nikon's July 2021 notice.
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
Screen size3″3″
Screen dots1,040,0001,040,000
TouchscreenYesYes
Tilting screenYesYes
Display detail–Side-hinged vari-angle touch LCD, approximately 100% coverage and 170° viewing angle; dots count subpixels
Viewfinder detail0.39-inch OLED, approximately 2.36 million dots, 100% coverage and 0.62× magnification at 50 mm equivalent0.39-inch XGA OLED, approximately 2.36 million dots, 100% coverage, 1.02× magnification with 50 mm lens and 19.5 mm eyepoint
Connections and design
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Battery life (maker's claim)400 photographs360 photographs
Body weight396 g390 g
Release detailMaker global announcement specifies August 2025 availability; no global first-sale day inferred. Photograph includes the optional XF 23mm kit lens; body specifications exclude that lens.Nikon Japan records first sale on 23 July 2021; exact first UK day is not established. Black and HERALBONY editions are cosmetic variants of the same body hardware, not separate generations. TechRadar's updated introduction incorrectly says September 2021; maker timing takes precedence.
Recording mediaOne SD/SDHC/SDXC slot, UHS-II and V90 supportOne SD/SDHC/SDXC slot supporting UHS-I
PortsUSB-C 10 Gbps, Micro HDMI Type D, 3.5 mm microphone/remote socket; supplied headphone adaptorUSB-C SuperSpeed USB, HDMI Type D micro connector and 3.5 mm microphone input; no headphone socket. TechRadar's mini-HDMI wording is not copied.
Wireless connectionsWi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth 4.2Bluetooth 4.2 and SnapBridge; UK lists Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n at 2.4 GHz, while Japan lists a/ac and 5 GHz too, so regional wireless support should be checked
Battery life detailNP-W126S; maker CIPA approximately 400 photographs in Economy mode or 310 in Normal mode with XF35mmF1.4 REN-EL25; maker CIPA approximately 360 shots with monitor or 310 with viewfinder, approximately 80 minutes movie battery life. Current Japan packages may use EN-EL25a instead; no capacity or life is borrowed from another body.
Charging–In-camera USB-C charging/power with compatible equipment; optional EH-7P adapter and included MH-32 external charger
Dimensions124.9 × 72.9 × 39.1 mmApproximately 134.5 × 93.5 × 43.5 mm
Weight detailApproximately 396 g excluding battery and memory card; 445 g including themApproximately 390 g body only or 445 g with battery/card, excluding body cap
MaterialsMachined aluminium top plate; Photography Blog and TechRadar report no weather sealingMagnesium-alloy frame; maker operating range 0–40°C. Both reviewed bodies lack comprehensive weather sealing.
ColoursBlack and silver–
In the boxNP-W126S battery, headphone adaptor, shoulder strap, clip attaching tool and body capUK technical list includes BF-N1 body cap, DK-32 eyepiece, EN-EL25 battery, MH-32 charger and AN-DC23 strap; current Japan names EN-EL25a or EN-EL25 and AN-DC27, so package contents vary by region/revision

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