Fujifilm X-T200 vs Nikon Z50

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-T200 and Nikon Z50. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-T200 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Nikon Z50 is from Nikon. Both Fujifilm and Nikon are well known brands though.

Fujifilm X-T200 were released 2020 and Nikon Z50 was released 2019. That is a 1 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm X-T200 2020
Nikon Z50 2019

Type of camera

Both these cameras are Mirrorless cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-T200 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Nikon Z50 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-T200 75 mm
Fujifilm sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Nikon Z50 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-T200 has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon Z50 has 21 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Fujifilm X-T200 24 MP
24000000 pixels
6000 x 4000
Nikon Z50 21 MP
20668416 pixels
5568 x 3712

Fujifilm X-T200 has a 16 % larger resolution than Nikon Z50. 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 Z50 has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm X-T200. Nikon Z50 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 51200 while Fujifilm X-T200 has 200 to 12800.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm X-T200 200-12800
Nikon Z50 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-T200
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon Z50

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm X-T200 can shoot up to 8 pictures per seconds and Nikon Z50 can shoot up to 11 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-T200 8
Nikon Z50 11

Ability to record movies

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

In this case, both Fujifilm X-T200 and Nikon Z50 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 Z50 weighs 450 gr (equal to 0.99 lb) which is 22% heavier than Fujifilm X-T200 and its 370 gr (or 0.82 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm X-T200 370 gr
0.82 lb
Nikon Z50 450 gr
0.99 lb

Fujifilm X-T200 vs Nikon Z50 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-T200 and Nikon Z50, 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
Fujifilm X-T200
Nikon Z50
Name Fujifilm X-T200 Nikon Z50
Manufacturer Fujifilm Nikon
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm X-T200
Nikon Z50
Release Year 2020 2019
Release Date 2020-01-23 2019-10-10
MSRP 699 USD 859 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm X-T200
Nikon Z50
Camera Type Mirrorless Mirrorless
Sensor
Fujifilm X-T200
Nikon Z50
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) APS-C (approx 23.7 x 15.5 mm)
Also known as "DX"
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Resolution 6000 x 4000 pixels 5568 x 3712 pixels
Megapixels 24 MP 21 MP
Image Processor EXPEED 6
Image
Fujifilm X-T200
Nikon Z50
ISO Range 200 - 12800 100 - 51200
White Balance Presets 0 12
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW
Optics & Focus
Fujifilm X-T200
Nikon Z50
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
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 425 209
Lens Mount Fujifilm X

See Compatible Lenses
Nikon Z

See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier 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
DX / APS-C (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
Fujifilm X-T200
Nikon Z50
Articulated LCD Fully articulated Tilting
Screen size 3.5” 3.2”
Screen dots 2780000 1040000
Touch screen Yes Yes
Screen type TFT LCD TFT LCD
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.93× (0.62× 35mm equiv.) 1.02× (0.68× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution 2360000 2360000
Photography features
Fujifilm X-T200
Nikon Z50
Frames per second 8 fps 11 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash Yes Yes
Built-in Flash Range 7 meters 7 meters
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer No Yes
Time-lapse No Yes
Metering modes Multi
Spot
Average
Multi
Center Weighted
Highlight Weighted
Spot
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps) +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Fujifilm X-T200
Nikon Z50
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format MPEG4
H.264
MPEG4
H.264
Video resolution 1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes
Built-in Speakers Yes Yes
Storage
Fujifilm X-T200
Nikon Z50
Memory Card SD/SDHC
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Fujifilm X-T200
Nikon Z50
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port Yes Yes
Headphone Port Yes No
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth)
Yes
Built-in (802.11ac + Bluetooth)
Remote Control Yes (via smartphone) Yes (via smartphone)
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm X-T200
Nikon Z50
Enviromentally sealed No Yes
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & carger
EN-EL25 lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 270 shots 320 shots
Width 121 mm 127 mm
Height 84 mm 94 mm
Depth 55 mm 60 mm
Weight 370 gram 450 gram