Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon D800

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-E1 and Nikon D800. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Fujifilm X-E1

Nikon D800

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-E1 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Nikon D800 is from Nikon. Both Fujifilm and Nikon are well known brands though.

These two camera models were both released 2012.

Camera	Released
Fujifilm X-E1	2012
Nikon D800	2012

Type of camera

Fujifilm X-E1 is a Mirrorless camera while Nikon D800 is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-E1 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Nikon D800 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-E1	75 mm Fujifilm sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Nikon D800	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-E1 has a 16 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon D800 has 36,3 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera	Megapixels
Fujifilm X-E1	16 MP 15980544 pixels 4896 x 3264
Nikon D800	36,3 MP 36152320 pixels 7360 x 4912

Nikon D800 has a 126 % larger resolution than Fujifilm X-E1. 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 D800 has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm X-E1. Nikon D800 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 25600 while Fujifilm X-E1 has 200 to 6400.

Camera	ISO Range
Fujifilm X-E1	200-6400
Nikon D800	100-25600

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-E1
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D800

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm X-E1 can shoot up to 6 pictures per seconds and Nikon D800 can shoot up to 6 pictures per seconds.

Camera	FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-E1	6
Nikon D800	6

Ability to record movies

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

In this case, both Fujifilm X-E1 and Nikon D800 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 D800 weighs 900 gr (equal to 1.98 lb) which is 157% heavier than Fujifilm X-E1 and its 350 gr (or 0.77 lb).

Camera	Weight
Fujifilm X-E1	350 gr 0.77 lb
Nikon D800	900 gr 1.98 lb