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Fujifilm X-M5 vs Nikon Z50II

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FujifilmX-M5NikonZ50II
Overview
ReleasedNovember 2024November 2024
Image and sensor
Camera typeMirrorlessMirrorless
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor typeBack-illuminated X-Trans CMOS 4CMOS
Sensor dimensions23.5 × 15.6 mm23.5 × 15.7 mm
Effective resolution26.1 MP20.9 MP
Largest image6240 × 41605568 × 3712
RAW recordingYesYes
Standard ISO range160–12800100–51200
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 160–12800; expanded ISO 80–51200Standard 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
StabilisationElectronic onlyOptical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst30 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 detail30 fps electronic with 1.25× crop, up to 128 JPEG or 23 uncompressed RAW frames; 20 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 detailElectronic stabilisation for movies only; no sensor-shift stabilisation. Optical stabilisation depends on the fitted lens.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 × 4160 at 29.97 fps3840 × 2160 at 60 fps
Video detailOpen-gate 6.2K 3:2 at up to 29.97p, internal 4:2:2 10-bit. Optional FAN-001 cooling fan attaches directly to the rear; vertical Short Movie mode crops 9:16 footage without rotating the camera.UHD 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
ViewfinderNoneElectronic
Screen size3″3.2″
Screen dots1,040,0001,040,000
TouchscreenYesYes
Tilting screenYesYes
Display detailVari-angle touchscreen with approximately 1.04 million dots; 3.0-inch size confirmed by TechRadarVari-angle TFT, approximately 100% coverage and 170° viewing angle; dots count subpixels
Viewfinder detailNo viewfinder, as reported by Photography Blog and TechRadar0.39-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)440 photographs250 photographs
Body weight307 g495 g
Release detailMaker global announcement specifies mid-November 2024 availability; no global first-sale day inferred. Photograph includes the optional XC 15-45mm 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-ISingle SD/SDHC/SDXC slot supporting UHS-II, in the battery compartment
PortsUSB-C 10 Gbps, Micro HDMI Type D, separate 3.5 mm microphone and headphone socketsUSB-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 802.11b/g/n and Bluetooth 5.2Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth 5.0; SnapBridge and Nikon Imaging Cloud
Battery life detailNP-W126S; maker CIPA approximately 440 photographs in Economy mode or 330 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
Dimensions111.9 × 66.6 × 38.0 mmApproximately 127 × 96.8 × 66.5 mm
Weight detailApproximately 307 g excluding battery and memory card; 355 g including themApproximately 495 g body only or 550 g including battery/card, excluding body cap
ColoursBlack and silver–
In the boxNP-W126S battery, shoulder strap, body cap and cooling fan connector coverEN-EL25a battery, AN-DC29 strap, USB-C cable and BF-N1 body cap

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