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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Nikon Z f

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FujifilmX-T5NikonZ f
Overview
ReleasedNovember 2022October 2023
Image and sensor
Camera typeMirrorlessMirrorless
Sensor formatAPS-CFull frame
Sensor typeX-Trans CMOS 5 HRBack-illuminated CMOS
Sensor dimensions23.5 × 15.7 mm35.9 × 23.9 mm
Effective resolution40.2 MP24.5 MP
Largest image7728 × 51526048 × 4032
RAW recordingYesYes
Standard ISO range125–12800100–64000
Sensor detailAPS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR; ultrasonic sensor cleaning; 40.2 million effective pixels25.28 million total pixels; sensor cleaning and image-dust-off data for NX Studio. Pixel-shift frames require software combination and a static camera/subject; no composite resolution is substituted for the single-frame main figure.
Image formatsJPEG, 10-bit 4:2:2 HEIF, 14-bit RAF RAW and in-camera converted TIFF14-bit NEF RAW with lossless or high-efficiency compression; JPEG and HEIF; RAW plus JPEG or HEIF. Firmware 3.00 adds adjustable Film Grain for stills/video with movie restrictions.
ISO detailStandard still ISO 125–12800; extended ISO 64/80/100/25600/51200Standard still-image ISO 100–64000, expandable to equivalent ISO 50–204800; HLG starts at ISO 400. Movie ISO 100–51200 with format-dependent expansion; physical dial and command-dial ranges differ.
Image processorX-Processor 5EXPEED 7
Lens and shooting
Lens mountFujifilm X mountNikon Z mount
StabilisationSensor shiftSensor shift
Maximum continuous burst20 fps30 fps
Lens detailFujifilm X mount; photographed with XF16–80mm F4 R OIS WR, whose specifications and weight are excluded from body figuresNIKKOR Z lenses; NIKKOR F lenses require an adapter and retain model-dependent restrictions. Manual-focus subject detection and focus confirmation available with compatible setups.
AutofocusIntelligent Hybrid phase/contrast AF; 117 or 425 selectable single-point positions; face/eye detection and animal, bird, automobile, motorcycle/bicycle, aeroplane and train detectionHybrid phase/contrast detection; 273 single-point or 299 auto-area positions in FX stills; subject detection and 3D tracking. Nikon's −10 EV sensitivity uses AF-S, ISO 100, f/1.2 and 20°C.
ShutterMechanical 1/8000 second maximum, electronic up to 1/180000 second; electronic flash unavailable; mechanical flash sync 1/250 secondMechanical, electronic front-curtain and electronic; 1/8000 to 30 seconds using command dial, with Bulb/Time and manual extension to 900 seconds. Physical dial covers 1/8000 to 4 seconds plus special settings. Flash sync 1/200 and Auto FP support; threaded shutter button accepts a cable release.
Burst detailFull-resolution mechanical shooting up to 15 fps; uncropped electronic shooting up to 13 fps. Electronic 20 fps requires a 1.29× crop. Maker 20 fps cropped buffer up to 168 JPEG or 72 compressed RAW frames; 15 fps full-resolution buffer up to 119 JPEG or 39 compressed RAW frames, under its test conditionsOrdinary high approximately 7.8 fps and extended high up to 14 fps, subject to format restrictions. C15/C30 high-speed capture reaches 30 fps with pre-release capture for JPEG normal; it is not a 30 fps RAW mode.
Stabilisation detailFive-axis in-body stabilisation; maker claims up to 7 stops for pitch/yaw with XF35mmF1.4 R, based on CIPA testingFive-axis sensor shift; Nikon claims 8 stops under CIPA with NIKKOR Z 24–120mm f/4 S at the telephoto end in NORMAL mode. Focus Point VR has compatible-lens and AF-area restrictions; electronic video VR available.
FlashCompatible external hot-shoe flash and synchronisation terminal; no built-in flash according to Photography BlogNo built-in flash; ISO 518 accessory shoe and compatible external i-TTL Speedlights
Exposure controlsTTL 256-zone metering with multi, spot, average and centre-weighted modes; dedicated shutter, ISO and exposure-compensation dialsAuto and P/S/A/M; physical compensation dial ±3 EV, command control ±5 EV in C setting; dedicated black-and-white switch
Video
Highest video resolution6240 × 3510 at 29.97 fps3840 × 2160 at 60 fps
Video detailInternal 6.2K 6240×3510 up to 29.97p; DCI 4K/UHD up to 59.94p; separate Full HD high-speed recording up to 240p. 6.2K mode uses a crop; recording time depends on temperature and settingsUHD 3840 × 2160 up to 60p in cropped DX mode; full-frame UHD up to 30p oversampled from 6K. Full HD up to 120p. H.265 8/10-bit and H.264, N-Log, HLG, waveform and timecode; current maker table lists Hi-Res Zoom. Maximum recording time 125 minutes, subject to temperature, power and media conditions; no internal RAW video listed.
Audio3.5 mm microphone input; no dedicated headphone socket according to Photography BlogBuilt-in stereo microphones; PCM 48 kHz/24-bit for MOV or AAC 48 kHz/16-bit for MP4; external microphone input and headphone monitoring
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
Screen size3″3.2″
Screen dots1,840,0002,100,000
TouchscreenYesYes
Tilting screenYesYes
Display detailThree-direction tilting 3-inch touchscreen, 3:2 aspect ratio, approximately 1.84 million dotsVari-angle TFT with approximately 100% coverage and 170° viewing angle; Touch Fn supports settings and focus-point adjustment while using the viewfinder; dots count subpixels
Viewfinder detail0.5-inch OLED, approximately 3.69 million dots, 100% coverage, 0.80× magnification with 50 mm equivalent lens at infinity; maker values retained over Photography Blog's 0.75×/3.68M transcription0.5-inch Quad-VGA OLED, approximately 3.69 million dots, 100% coverage, 0.8× magnification and 21 mm eyepoint
Connections and design
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Battery life (maker's claim)740 photographs430 photographs
Body weight476 g630 g
Release detailFujifilm Germany confirmed availability from 17 November 2022 for bodies and listed kits; regional first-sale date, not an invented worldwide dayNikon US states first availability in mid-October 2023; main retains month precision. The later silver exterior is the same camera hardware, and Nikon explicitly states firmware 3.00 supports both original and silver editions.
Recording mediaTwo SD/SDHC/SDXC slots supporting UHS-II according to maker overview and Photography Blog; maker compatibility lists up to 2 TB and V90 cardsPrimary UHS-II SD/SDHC/SDXC slot and secondary UHS-I microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC slot; overflow, backup and separate format recording
PortsUSB-C USB 3.2 Gen2×1, micro HDMI Type D, 3.5 mm microphone, 2.5 mm remote-release and flash synchronisation terminalsUSB-C SuperSpeed USB, Micro HDMI Type D, 3.5 mm microphone and headphone sockets
Wireless connectionsWi-Fi IEEE802.11a/b/g/n/ac; Bluetooth Low Energy 4.2Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth 5.0; SnapBridge. Nikon Imaging Cloud and automatic firmware updates supported by current firmware.
Battery life detailNP-W235; maker approximately 740 photographs in Economy or 580 in Normal mode with XF35mmF1.4 R, under CIPA testingEN-EL15c; CIPA approximately 430 monitor shots with power saving enabled or 380 without; EVF 410 with power saving or 360 without. Tested with NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2. Movie battery-life claim approximately 90 minutes; EN-EL15b/15a compatibility gives shorter endurance.
ChargingUSB-C charging according to Photography BlogUSB charging and power delivery with compatible equipment; optional EH-8P/EH-7P; EN-EL15c/15b rechargeable in camera. Nikon UK states no charger included.
Dimensions129.5×91×63.8 mm; minimum depth 37.9 mmApproximately 144 × 103 × 49 mm
Weight detailApproximately 476 g body only or 557 g including battery and memory cardApproximately 630 g body only or 710 g with battery/card, excluding body cap and shoe cover; TechRadar's body-only narrative uses the battery/card figure, so main follows Nikon.
MaterialsMaker 56 weather-sealed points for dust/moisture resistance; operating range −10°C to +40°CMagnesium-alloy front and top covers, brass control dials and embossed artificial leather; dust- and drip-resistant construction
Colours–Original black and later silver finishes with maker-specific exterior colour options; cosmetic variants remain one hardware product. Photograph shows the current silver/black finish.
In the box–EN-EL15c battery, UC-E25 USB cable, BF-N1 body cap, AN-DC27 strap, BS-1 shoe cover and DK-33 eyepiece

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