Fujifilm X-A1 vs Nikon Z f

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-A1 and Nikon Z f. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Fujifilm X-A1

Nikon Z f

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-A1 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Nikon Z f is from Nikon. Both Fujifilm and Nikon are well known brands though.

Fujifilm X-A1 were released 2013 and Nikon Z f was released 2023. That is a 10 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera	Released
Fujifilm X-A1	2013
Nikon Z f	2023

Type of camera

Both these cameras are Mirrorless cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-A1 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Nikon Z f has a "Nikon FX"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

Camera	Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Fujifilm X-A1	75 mm Fujifilm sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Nikon Z f	50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier

** 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

Fujifilm X-A1 has a 16 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon Z f has 25 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera	Megapixels
Fujifilm X-A1	16 MP 15980544 pixels 4896 x 3264
Nikon Z f	25 MP 24385536 pixels 6048 x 4032

Nikon Z f has a 53 % larger resolution than Fujifilm X-A1. 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 Z f has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm X-A1. Nikon Z f has an ISO range that stretches from 50 to 204800 while Fujifilm X-A1 has 200 to 6400.

Camera	ISO Range
Fujifilm X-A1	200-6400
Nikon Z f	50-204800

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 Fujifilm X-A1
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon Z f

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm X-A1 can shoot up to 5,6 pictures per seconds and Nikon Z f can shoot up to 14 pictures per seconds.

Camera	FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-A1	5,6
Nikon Z f	14

Ability to record movies

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

In this case, both Fujifilm X-A1 and Nikon Z f 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 Z f weighs 710 gr (equal to 1.57 lb) which is 115% heavier than Fujifilm X-A1 and its 330 gr (or 0.73 lb).

Camera	Weight
Fujifilm X-A1	330 gr 0.73 lb
Nikon Z f	710 gr 1.57 lb