Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon Z fc

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

Fujifilm X-E1

Nikon Z fc

Manufacturing

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

Fujifilm X-E1 were released 2012 and Nikon Z fc was released 2021. That is a 9 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera	Released
Fujifilm X-E1	2012
Nikon Z fc	2021

Type of camera

Both these cameras are Mirrorless cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-E1 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Nikon Z fc has a "Nikon DX"-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 Z fc	75 mm Nikon DX sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5

** 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 Z fc has 21 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 Z fc	21 MP 20668416 pixels 5568 x 3712

Nikon Z fc has a 29 % 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 Z fc has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm X-E1. Nikon Z fc has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 51200 while Fujifilm X-E1 has 200 to 6400.

Camera	ISO Range
Fujifilm X-E1	200-6400
Nikon Z fc	100-51200

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 Z fc

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 Z fc can shoot up to 11 pictures per seconds.

Camera	FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-E1	6
Nikon Z fc	11

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 Z fc 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 fc weighs 445 gr (equal to 0.98 lb) which is 27% heavier than Fujifilm X-E1 and its 350 gr (or 0.77 lb).

Camera	Weight
Fujifilm X-E1	350 gr 0.77 lb
Nikon Z fc	445 gr 0.98 lb