Fujifilm X-E5 vs Nikon Z50II

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X-E5 compared with Z50II
FujifilmX-E5NikonZ50II
Overview
ReleasedAugust 2025November 2024
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–21.51 million total pixels; Japanese exact specification gives 20.88 million effective, rounded to 20.9 on Nikon UK. Image-dust-off reference data requires NX Studio.
Image formats14-bit RAF RAW; JPEG; 10-bit HEIF; in-camera TIFF conversion14-bit NEF RAW with lossless or high-efficiency compression; JPEG and HEIF; RAW plus JPEG or HEIF
ISO detailStandard ISO 125–12800; expanded ISO 64–51200Standard still-image ISO 100–51200, expandable to equivalent ISO 204800; HLG starts at ISO 400. Movie ISO 100–25600, with N-Log-specific limits.
Image processorX-Processor 5EXPEED 7
Lens and shooting
Lens mountFujifilm X mountNikon Z mount
StabilisationSensor shiftOptical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst20 fps30 fps
Lens detail–NIKKOR Z FX and DX lenses; FX lenses have a DX field-of-view crop. F-mount NIKKOR lenses require an adapter and retain model-dependent restrictions.
Autofocus–Hybrid phase/contrast detection; 209 single-point or 231 auto-area positions, nine subject types, 3D tracking and AF-A. Nikon's −9 EV sensitivity uses AF-S, ISO 100, an f/1.2 lens and 20°C.
Shutter–Mechanical, electronic front-curtain and electronic; 1/4000 to 30 seconds plus Bulb/Time, extendable to 900 seconds in manual mode. Flash sync up to 1/250 second with reduced guide number above 1/200; Auto FP supported.
Burst detail20 fps electronic with 1.29× crop, up to 168 JPEG or 17 uncompressed RAW frames; 13 fps electronic without cropExtended continuous shooting approximately 11 fps, or 15 fps silent; ordinary high approximately 5.6 fps, rising to 9.7 fps silent without RAW. C15/C30 high-speed capture with pre-release capture reaches 30 fps for JPEGs, not RAW.
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.No sensor-shift stabilisation; optical stabilisation depends on a VR lens. Electronic video VR adds a crop.
Flash–Manual pop-up flash, guide number approximately 7 at ISO 100 in metres; i-TTL and ISO 518 accessory shoe
Exposure controls–Auto, P/S/A/M and scene modes; ±5 EV still-image or ±3 EV movie compensation
Video
Highest video resolution6240 × 3510 at 29.97 fps3840 × 2160 at 60 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 60p, with additional crop at 50/60p; full-width DX UHD up to 30p is oversampled from 5.6K. Full HD up to 120p; H.265 8/10-bit and H.264, N-Log and HLG, waveform, timecode, tally lamp, Product Review mode and Full HD Hi-Res Zoom. Maker recording limit 125 minutes, subject to conditions; no internal RAW video listed.
Audio–Built-in stereo microphones; PCM 48 kHz/24-bit for MOV or AAC 48 kHz/16-bit for MP4; external microphone and headphone monitoring
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
Screen size3″3.2″
Screen dots1,040,0001,040,000
TouchscreenYesYes
Tilting screenYesYes
Display detail–Vari-angle TFT, 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 and 19.5 mm eyepoint; maker maximum brightness claim 1000 cd/m²
Connections and design
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Battery life (maker's claim)400 photographs250 photographs
Body weight396 g (better)495 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.Announced in November 2024; Nikon US states availability in late November 2024. Month precision is retained because an exact first UK retail day is unconfirmed.
Recording mediaOne SD/SDHC/SDXC slot, UHS-II and V90 supportSingle SD/SDHC/SDXC slot supporting UHS-II, in the battery compartment
PortsUSB-C 10 Gbps, Micro HDMI Type D, 3.5 mm microphone/remote socket; supplied headphone adaptorUSB-C SuperSpeed USB; Micro HDMI Type D; 3.5 mm microphone input and headphone output, the latter also supports MC-DC3 remote release
Wireless connectionsWi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth 4.2Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth 5.0; SnapBridge and Nikon Imaging Cloud
Battery life detailNP-W126S; maker CIPA approximately 400 photographs in Economy mode or 310 in Normal mode with XF35mmF1.4 REN-EL25a; CIPA approximately 250 monitor shots with power saving enabled or 230 without; EVF 240 with power saving or 220 without. Tested with NIKKOR Z DX 16–50mm f/3.5–6.3 VR; movie battery-life claim 55 minutes. EN-EL25 compatibility gives shorter battery life; Photography Blog's 300-shot EN-EL25 narrative is not the current maker claim.
Charging–USB charging and power with compatible equipment; optional EH-8P adapter
Dimensions124.9 × 72.9 × 39.1 mmApproximately 127 × 96.8 × 66.5 mm
Weight detailApproximately 396 g excluding battery and memory card; 445 g including themApproximately 495 g body only or 550 g including battery/card, excluding body cap
MaterialsMachined aluminium top plate; Photography Blog and TechRadar report no weather sealing–
ColoursBlack and silver–
In the boxNP-W126S battery, headphone adaptor, shoulder strap, clip attaching tool and body capEN-EL25a battery, AN-DC29 strap, USB-C cable and BF-N1 body cap

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