Nikon Z7 vs Fujifilm X-T10

This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon Z7 and Fujifilm X-T10. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Nikon Z7 is manufacturered by Nikon but Fujifilm X-T10 is from Fujifilm. Both Nikon and Fujifilm are well known brands though.

Type of camera

Both these cameras are Mirrorless cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Nikon Z7 has a "Nikon FX"-sensor while Fujifilm X-T10 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:

Resolution

Nikon Z7 has a 46 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Fujifilm X-T10 has 16 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Nikon Z7 has a 184 % larger resolution than Fujifilm X-T10. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Nikon Z7 has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm X-T10. Nikon Z7 has an ISO range that stretches from 64 to 25600 while Fujifilm X-T10 has 200 to 6400.

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon Z7
Lens compatibility chart for Fujifilm X-T10

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Nikon Z7 can shoot up to 9 pictures per seconds and Fujifilm X-T10 can shoot up to 8 pictures per seconds.

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

In this case, both Nikon Z7 and Fujifilm X-T10 can shoot movies.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Nikon Z7 weighs 675 gr (equal to 1.49 lb) which is 77% heavier than Fujifilm X-T10 and its 381 gr (or 0.84 lb).

Nikon Z7 vs Fujifilm X-T10 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Nikon Z7 and Fujifilm X-T10, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product	Nikon Z7	Fujifilm X-T10
Name	Nikon Z7	Fujifilm X-T10
Manufacturer	Nikon	Fujifilm
Release Date and Price	Nikon Z7	Fujifilm X-T10
Release Year	2018	2015
Release Date	2018-08-23	2015-05-18
MSRP	3399 USD	799 USD
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Camera Type	Nikon Z7	Fujifilm X-T10
Camera Type	Mirrorless	Mirrorless
Sensor	Nikon Z7	Fujifilm X-T10
Sensor Size	Full Frame (approx 36 x 23.9 mm) Also known as "FX"	APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm)
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
Resolution	8256 x 5504 pixels	4896 x 3264 pixels
Megapixels	46 MP	16 MP
Image Processor	EXPEED 6	EXR Processor II
Image	Nikon Z7	Fujifilm X-T10
ISO Range	64 - 25600	200 - 6400
White Balance Presets	12	8
Custom White Balance	Yes	Yes
Image Stabilization	Yes (Sensor Shift (5 axis))	No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating	5 stops	0 stops
Uncompressed format	RAW	RAW
Optics & Focus	Nikon Z7	Fujifilm X-T10
Autofocus Motor	Yes	Yes
Autofocus	Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView	Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView
Focus Points	493	77
Lens Mount	Nikon Z See Compatible Lenses	Fujifilm X See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier	FX (Full frame) No multiplier Example: 24 mm remains 24 mm 50 mm remains 50 mm 100 mm remains 100 mm 200 mm remains 200 mm	APS-C Sensor (1.5x) 1.5x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 36 mm 50 mm becomes 75 mm 100 mm becomes 150 mm 200 mm becomes 300 mm
Screen & Viewfinder	Nikon Z7	Fujifilm X-T10
Articulated LCD	Tilting	Tilting
Screen size	3.2”	3”
Screen dots	2100000	920000
Touch screen	Yes	No
Screen type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD (RGBW)
Live view	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder Type	Electronic	Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.8x	0.93× (0.62× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution	3690000	N/A
Photography features	Nikon Z7	Fujifilm X-T10
Frames per second	9 fps	8 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed	30 seconds	30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed	1/8000 seconds	1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash	No	Yes
Built-in Flash Range	N/A	5 meters
External Flash	Yes	Yes
Self-Timer	Yes	Yes
Time-lapse	Yes	Yes
Metering modes	Multi Center Weighted Highlight Weighted Spot	Multi Center Weighted Spot
Exposure Compensation	+/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)	+/- 3 (at 1/3 EV steps)
Videography features	Nikon Z7	Fujifilm X-T10
Video recording	Yes	Yes
Video format	MPEG4 H.264	H.264
Video resolution	1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160	1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Built-in Microphone	Yes	Yes
Built-in Speakers	No	Yes
Storage	Nikon Z7	Fujifilm X-T10
Memory Card	XQD	SD/SDHC
Connectivity	Nikon Z7	Fujifilm X-T10
HDMI Output	Yes	Yes
Microphone Port	Yes	No
Headphone Port	Yes	No
Wireless	Yes Built-in (802.11ac + Bluetooth)	Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n)
Remote Control	Yes (via MC-DC2 or smartphone)	Yes (via smartphone, cable release)
GPS	No	Yes Optional via Smartphone
Body & Dimensions	Nikon Z7	Fujifilm X-T10
Enviromentally sealed	Yes	No
Battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Details	EN-EL15b lithium-ion battery & charger	NP-W126 lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA)	330 shots	350 shots
Width	134 mm	118 mm
Height	101 mm	83 mm
Depth	68 mm	41 mm
Weight	675 gram	381 gram