Nikon Z50 vs Fujifilm X-S10

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      Specifications

      General Nikon Z50 Fujifilm X-S10
      BrandNikonFujifilm
      ModelZ50X-S10
      Successor ModelFujifilm X-S20
      MSRP$859 (body), $999 (w/16-50mm lens), $1349 (w/16-50 and 50-250mm lenses)$999 (body only), $1399 (w/18-55mm lens), $1499 (w/16-80mm lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon Z50 Fujifilm X-S10
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.7 mm23.5 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels21.51 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.9 Megapixel26.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 51,200160 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 204,80080 - 51,200
      Photo Nikon Z50 Fujifilm X-S10
      ProcessorEXPEED 6X-Processor 4
      Max Image Resolution5568 x 37126240 x 4160
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 3:2, 16:91:1, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normal, basicFine, normal
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Color Temperature, Custom, Fine, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, Underwater
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off
      Focus Nikon Z50 Fujifilm X-S10
      Focusing SystemHybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assistIntelligent Hybrid AF (TTL contrast AF / TTL phase detection AF)
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-2 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points209425
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Nikon Z50 Fujifilm X-S10
      Lens MountNikon ZFujifilm X
      Crop Factor1.5x1.5x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation6 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Nikon Z50 Fujifilm X-S10
      Screen TypeTiltingFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot1,040k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon Z50 Fujifilm X-S10
      ViewfinderElectronic (OLED)Electronic (OLED)
      Viewfinder Size0.39"0.5"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.02x0.93x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.68x0.62x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,360k dot2,360k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint20 mm17.5 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +3-4 to +2
      Eye SensorAutomatically switches between monitor and viewfinder displays
      Shutter Nikon Z50 Fujifilm X-S10
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal PlaneElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec900 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/32000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)8.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting (Electronic)20.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting11.0 fps20.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 11 fps at 20.9 MP
      Up to 5 fps at 20.9 MP
      Up to 4 fps at 20.9 MP
      Up to 30 fps at 8 MP
      Mechanical Shutter
      Up to 8 fps at 26.1 MP for up to 23 Frames (Raw) / 105 Frames (JPEG)
      Electronic Shutter
      Up to 20 fps at 26.1 MP for up to 17 Frames (Raw) / 32 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 30 fps at 20.9 MP for up to 17 Frames (Raw) / 29 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 20 fps at 20.9 MP for up to 20 Frames (Raw) / 79 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 10 fps at 20.9 MP for up to 26 Frames (Raw) / 153 Frames (JPEG)
      Flash Nikon Z50 Fujifilm X-S10
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFill flash
      Rear-curtain sync
      Red-eye reduction
      Red-eye reduction with slow sync
      Slow sync
      Auto
      Auto with red-eye reduction
      Auto slow sync
      Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction
      Flash off
      Flash Range7.00 m at ISO 1007.00 m at ISO 200
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/180 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL: i-TTL flash control; i-TTL balanced fill-flash is used with matrix, center-weighted, and highlight-weighted metering, standard i-TTL fill-flash with spot meteringTTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Nikon Z50 Fujifilm X-S10
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Average
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-4 to +17 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) ±5 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value
      Video Nikon Z50 Fujifilm X-S10
      Movie File FormatMOV
      MP4
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MOV/MP4
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps
      H.264/MOV 4:2:0 8-Bit
      DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97 fps [100 to 200 Mbps]
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97 fps [100 to 200 Mbps]
      DCI 2K: 2048 x 1080 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [50 to 200 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/200/240 fps [100 to 200 Mbps]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21604096 x 2160
      External Recording ModesHDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) up to 29.97 fps
      1920 x 1080p
      4:2:2 10-Bit via HDMI
      DCI 4K (4096 x 2160)
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Nikon Z50 Fujifilm X-S10
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Output1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon Z50 Fujifilm X-S10
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version4.2 LE
      Mobile App Compatible *As of May, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Remote Control via smartphone via smartphone and wired remote
      Environmental Nikon Z50 Fujifilm X-S10
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C22 to 72°F / -10 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%10 to 80%
      Physical Nikon Z50 Fujifilm X-S10
      Dimensions127 x 94 x 60 mm (5 x 3.7 x 2.36")126 x 85 x 65 mm (4.96 x 3.35 x 2.56")
      Weight (inc. batteries)450 g (0.99 lb / 15.87 oz)465 g (1.03 lb / 16.40 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.9 x 7.1 x 5.3"8.3 x 6.9 x 5.7"
      Package Weight2.2 lb2.555 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon Z50 Fujifilm X-S10
      Battery PackEN-EL25NP-W126
      Battery Life320 shots325 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Nikon Z50 Fujifilm X-S10
      Self Timer
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Virtual Horizon Camera Indicator
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage Dust Off reference data (requires Capture NX-D)Ultra Sonic Vibration
      Included AccessoriesLi-ion battery NP-W126S
      USB cable
      Headphone adapter
      Shoulder strap
      Body cap


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