Nikon D810A vs Fujifilm X-T1

      Nikon D810A

      Fujifilm X-T1
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon D810A and the Fujifilm X-T1, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Nikon D810A was introduced in February 2015 and Fujifilm X-T1 was introduced in April 2014. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Nikon D810A Highlights

      • 36.3 MP Full Frame CMOS Sensor
      • 200 - 12,800 Native ISO
      • 51 Focus Points (51 Cross-type)
      • 3.2" 1,229k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
      • 5.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • 30 min Video Recording Limit
      • Built-in Flash
      • Wheather Sealed Body

      Fujifilm X-T1 Highlights

      • 16.3 MP APS-C CMOS X-TRANS II Sensor
      • 200 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 49 Focus Points (49 Cross-type)
      • 3.0" 1,040k dot Tilting Screen
      • 2,360k dot Electronic Viewfinder
      • 8.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • 30 min Video Recording Limit
      • Built-In Wi-Fi
      • Wheather Sealed Body
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Nikon D810A
      4. Advantage of Fujifilm X-T1
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon D810A and Fujifilm X-T1.

      PROS

      Nikon D810A

      Fujifilm X-T1

      •   Video Capture
      •   Large Sensor
      •   51 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Large Screen - 3.2"
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   High USB Speed
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Long Battery Life - 1200 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Video Capture
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/32000 sec
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 440 g (0.97 lb / 15.52 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Nikon D810A

      Fujifilm X-T1

      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Nikon D810A

      Fujifilm X-T1

      •   Price
      •   Sensor Resolution - 36.3 Megapixel
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   -1 EV Min AF Detection
      •   15 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   Weight - 880 g (1.94 lb / 31.04 oz)
      •   Price
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.3 Megapixel
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec

      Advantage of Nikon D810A

      Nikon D810A
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon D810A over Fujifilm X-T1.

      Nikon D810A vs Fujifilm X-T1
      Larger Sensor Full Frame vs APS-C
      Higher Sensor Resolution 36.3 Megapixel vs 16.3 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 12,800 vs 6,400
      Max Image Resolution 7360 x 4912 vs 4896 x 3264
      More Focus Points 51 vs 49
      More Cross-type Focus Points 15 vs 0
      Larger Screen 3.2" vs 3.0"
      Higher Resolution Screen 1,229k dot vs 1,040k dot
      Top LCD Screen vs
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/8000 sec vs 1/4000 sec
      Built-in Flash vs
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Higher USB Speed USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec) vs USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      Headphone Output vs
      Longer Battery Life 1200 shots vs 350 shots
      More Storage Slots 2 vs 1

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      Nikon D850
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Nikon D810
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      Full Frame

      36.3 MP

      Nikon D800
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      Full Frame

      36.3 MP

      Nikon D800E
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      Full Frame

      36.3 MP

      Canon R3
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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Nikon D2X
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      APS-C

      12.4 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Sony SLT-A58
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      APS-C

      20.1 MP

      Samsung NX30
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      APS-C

      20.3 MP

      Canon Rebel T5
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Nikon 1 AW1
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      1-inch

      14.2 MP

      Advantage of Fujifilm X-T1

      Fujifilm X-T1
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm X-T1 over Nikon D810A.

      Nikon D810A vs Fujifilm X-T1
      Cheaper $3799 vs $1299.95 / £1049.99 / €1199 (body only), $1699.95 / £1399.99 / €1599 (with XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 OIS lens)
      Sensor Type CMOS vs CMOS X-TRANS II
      Screen Type Fixed vs Tilting
      Higher Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) 0.70x vs 0.77x
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 5.0 fps vs 8.0 fps
      Average Metering vs
      Built-In Wi-Fi via optional WT-5A transmitter or Eye-Fi vs
      Lighter 880 g (1.94 lb / 31.04 oz) vs 440 g (0.97 lb / 15.52 oz)

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      Fujifilm X-T2
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      APS-C

      24.3 MP

      Fujifilm X-T5
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      APS-C

      40.2 MP

      Fujifilm X-T4
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      APS-C

      26.1 MP

      Fujifilm X-T3
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      APS-C

      26.1 MP

      Fujifilm X-T1 IR
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Nikon D50
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      APS-C

      6.1 MP

      Fujifilm X-Pro3
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      APS-C

      26.1 MP

      Canon Rebel T5
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Sony a6600
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Fujifilm X-A1
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Pentax K-3 III Monochrome
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      APS-C

      25.73 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Nikon D810A Fujifilm X-T1
        Video Capture
        Face Detection
        Live View Autofocus
        HDMI Output Mini Mini
        Environmental Sealing
      WEAKNESSES Nikon D810A Fujifilm X-T1
        High Native ISO200200
        No Image Stabilization
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
        Low Video Recording Limit30 min - 1920 x 1080@30 fps, 1280 x 720
      20 min - 1920 x 1080@50/60 fps      		30 min
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Bluetooth

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Nikon D810A has a 3.2" Fixed screen with 1,229k dot resolution and Fujifilm X-T1 has a 3.0" Tilting screen with 1,040k dot resolution. Tilting screen makes Fujifilm X-T1 very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting.

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      Fujifilm X-T1 with Tilting screen


      Viewfinder

      Nikon D810A has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinderFujifilm X-T1 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 2,360k dot resolution. They both have 100% coverage.

      Sensor

      Nikon D810A features a 36.3 megapixel Full Frame CMOS sensor with dimensions of 35.9 x 24 mm and a total area of 861.6 mm2. Its native ISO range is 200 - 12,800 and expands to 100 - 51,200 in boosted mode. Fujifilm X-T1 features a 16.3 megapixel APS-C CMOS X-TRANS II sensor with dimensions of 23.6 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 243.4 mm2. Its native ISO range is 200 - 6,400 and expands to 100 - 51,200 in boosted mode.

      Fujifilm X-T1 has CMOS X-TRANS II sensor

      Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how different sensors compare with each other:

      Sensor size chart
      Sensor Dimensions Area Aspect Ratio Crop Factor
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      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C23.6 x 15.6 mm368.2 mm23:21.5x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C (Canon)22.3 x 14.9 mm332.3 mm23:21.6x
      Image cannot be displayedMicro Four Thirds17.4 x 13 mm226.2 mm24:32x
      Image cannot be displayed1-inch13.2 x 8.8 mm116.2 mm23:22.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/1.7-inch7.44 x 5.58 mm41.5 mm24:34.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/2.3-inch6.17 x 4.55 mm28.1 mm24:35.6x

      Photography Features

      Nikon D810A is equipped with EXPEED 4 processor and can take pictures up to 7360 x 4912 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like FX: 5520 x 3680, 3680 x 2456; 1.2: 6144 x 4080, 4608 x 3056, 3072 x 2040; 5:4: 6144 x 4912, 4608 x 3680, 3072 x 2456; DX: 4800 x 3200, 3600 x 2400, 2400 x 1600 with 5:4, 3:2 aspect ratios. Fujifilm X-T1 is equipped with EXR Processor II processor and can take pictures up to 4896 x 3264 resolution.


      Lens Mount

      Nikon D810A has Nikon F lens mount and Fujifilm X-T1 has Fujifilm X lens mount. Due to Full Frame sensor in Nikon D810A its crop factor is equal to 1x, this means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length. Due to APS-C sensor in Fujifilm X-T1 its crop factor is equal to 1.5x, this means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.5.


      No Image Stabilization

      The cameras do not have image stabilization. On Nikon D810A it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Fujifilm X-T1 nothing can be done. On Fujifilm X-T1 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Nikon D810A nothing can be done.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in Wi-Fi on Fujifilm X-T1

      Fujifilm X-T1 has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB inputs for data transfer. Nikon D810A has a Mini HDMI and Fujifilm X-T1 has a Mini HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Nikon D810A comes with EN-EL15 battery pack with battery life of 1200 shots and Fujifilm X-T1 comes with NP-W126 battery pack with battery life of 350 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Nikon D810A has two card slots - one for SD/SDHC/SDXC and one for CompactFlash (Type I, compliant with UDMA). Fujifilm X-T1 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Nikon D810A has Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter. Fujifilm X-T1 has Focal Plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/8000 sec on Nikon D810A, and up to 1/32000 sec with electronic shutter and up to 1/4000 sec with mechanical shutter on Fujifilm X-T1. Nikon D810A can shoot continuously up to 5.0 fps. Fujifilm X-T1 can shoot continuously up to 8.0 fps.


      Focusing

      Nikon D810A has 51 (15 cross-type) focusing points and Fujifilm X-T1 has 49 focusing points. Nikon D810A has detection range from -1 to +19 EV.


      Flash

      Nikon D810A has a built-in flash with maximum range of 12.00 m at ISO 100 and also accepts external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe or PC Terminal or Wireless connection. Fujifilm X-T1 has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via Hot Shoe or PC Terminal. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/180 sec on Fujifilm X-T1.

      Physical Parameters

      Nikon D810A body has dimensions of 146 x 123 x 82 mm (5.75 x 4.84 x 3.23") and Fujifilm X-T1 body has dimensions of 129 x 90 x 47 mm (5.08 x 3.54 x 1.85"). Nikon D810A weighs 880 g (1.94 lb / 31.04 oz) and Fujifilm X-T1 weighs 440 g (0.97 lb / 15.52 oz).

      Nikon D810A

      Fujifilm X-T1

      146 mm

      123 mm

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      129 mm

      90 mm

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      82 mm

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      47 mm

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      Size comparisons of Nikon D810A and Fujifilm X-T1

      Nikon D810A and Fujifilm X-T1 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Nikon D810A

      Fujifilm X-T1

      GOOD
      84
      •   Large Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      GOOD
      78
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Nikon D810A

      Fujifilm X-T1

      GOOD
      71
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   51 Focus Points
      •   15 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   Long Battery Life - 1200 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      AVERAGE
      67
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Nikon D810A

      Fujifilm X-T1

      AVERAGE
      66
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   51 Focus Points
      •   15 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Long Battery Life - 1200 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Nikon D810A

      Fujifilm X-T1

      GOOD
      80
      •   Large Sensor
      •   51 Focus Points
      •   15 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Large Screen - 3.2"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      GOOD
      76
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Nikon D810A

      Fujifilm X-T1

      GOOD
      77
      •   Large Sensor
      •   51 Focus Points
      •   15 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 880 g (1.94 lb / 31.04 oz)
      GOOD
      83
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 440 g (0.97 lb / 15.52 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Nikon D810A

      Fujifilm X-T1

      GOOD
      77
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 880 g (1.94 lb / 31.04 oz)
      •   Long Battery Life - 1200 shots
      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 440 g (0.97 lb / 15.52 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Nikon D810A and Fujifilm X-T1 and give them scores of 70 and 69 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Nikon D810A

      Fujifilm X-T1

      OVERALL
      70
      OVERALL
      69

      Sensor

      Nikon D810A

      Fujifilm X-T1

      AVERAGE
      66
      •   Large Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 36.3 Megapixel
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      GOOD
      70
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.3 Megapixel
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Nikon D810A

      Fujifilm X-T1

      GOOD
      72
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/32000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec

      Video

      Nikon D810A

      Fujifilm X-T1

      BAD
      16
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      BAD
      16
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit

      Focusing

      Nikon D810A

      Fujifilm X-T1

      GOOD
      83
      •   -1 EV Min AF Detection
      •   51 Focus Points
      •   15 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      GOOD
      80
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Nikon D810A

      Fujifilm X-T1

      GOOD
      75
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.2"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      GOOD
      74
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot

      Connectivity

      Nikon D810A

      Fujifilm X-T1

      GOOD
      83
      •   High USB Speed
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Nikon D810A

      Fujifilm X-T1

      GOOD
      76
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 880 g (1.94 lb / 31.04 oz)
      •   Long Battery Life - 1200 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 440 g (0.97 lb / 15.52 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots


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