Fujifilm X-T5 vs Nikon D800e

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-T5 and Nikon D800e. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-T5 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Nikon D800e is from Nikon. Both Fujifilm and Nikon are well known brands though.

Fujifilm X-T5 were released 2022 and Nikon D800e was released 2012. That is a 10 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm X-T5 2022
Nikon D800e 2012

Type of camera

Fujifilm X-T5 is a Mirrorless camera while Nikon D800e is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-T5 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Nikon D800e 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-T5 75 mm
Fujifilm sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Nikon D800e 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-T5 has a 40 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon D800e has 36,3 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Fujifilm X-T5 40 MP
39814656 pixels
7728 x 5152
Nikon D800e 36,3 MP
36152320 pixels
7360 x 4912

Fujifilm X-T5 has a 10 % larger resolution than Nikon D800e. 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 D800e has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm X-T5. Nikon D800e has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 25600 while Fujifilm X-T5 has 125 to 12800.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm X-T5 125-12800
Nikon D800e 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-T5
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D800e

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm X-T5 can shoot up to 15 pictures per seconds and Nikon D800e can shoot up to 6 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-T5 15
Nikon D800e 6

Ability to record movies

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

In this case, both Fujifilm X-T5 and Nikon D800e 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 D800e weighs 900 gr (equal to 1.98 lb) which is 62% heavier than Fujifilm X-T5 and its 557 gr (or 1.23 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm X-T5 557 gr
1.23 lb
Nikon D800e 900 gr
1.98 lb

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Nikon D800e Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-T5 and Nikon D800e, 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-T5
Nikon D800e
Name Fujifilm X-T5 Nikon D800e
Manufacturer Fujifilm Nikon
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm X-T5
Nikon D800e
Release Year 2022 2012
Release Date 2022-11-02 2012-02-07
MSRP 1699 USD 3299 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm X-T5
Nikon D800e
Camera Type Mirrorless DSLR
Sensor
Fujifilm X-T5
Nikon D800e
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) Full Frame (approx 36 x 23.9 mm)
Also known as "FX"
Sensor Type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Resolution 7728 x 5152 pixels 7360 x 4912 pixels
Megapixels 40 MP 36,3 MP
Image Processor X-Processor 5 EXPEED 3
Image
Fujifilm X-T5
Nikon D800e
ISO Range 125 - 12800 100 - 25600
White Balance Presets 7 12
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization Yes
(Sensor-shift (Some lenses limited to 5 stops of correction))
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 7 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW
Optics & Focus
Fujifilm X-T5
Nikon D800e
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 425 51
Lens Mount Fujifilm X

See Compatible Lenses
Nikon F

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
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
Screen & Viewfinder
Fujifilm X-T5
Nikon D800e
Articulated LCD Tilting Fixed
Screen size 3” 3,2”
Screen dots 1840000 921000
Touch screen Yes No
Screen type TFT LCD TFT Color LCD with 170 degrees wide-viewing angle
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 1.2× (0.8× 35mm equiv.) 0.7×
Viewfinder Resolution 3690000 N/A
Photography features
Fujifilm X-T5
Nikon D800e
Frames per second 15 fps 6 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Built-in Flash No Yes
Built-in Flash Range N/A 12 meters
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse Yes Yes
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Average
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Average
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps) +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV steps)
Videography features
Fujifilm X-T5
Nikon D800e
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format H.264
H.265
MPEG4
H.264
Video resolution 1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes
Built-in Speakers Yes Yes
Storage
Fujifilm X-T5
Nikon D800e
Memory Card SD/SDHC
Compact Flash
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Fujifilm X-T5
Nikon D800e
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port Yes No
Headphone Port No No
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n/ac + Bluetooth)
No
Remote Control Yes (Optional, wired or wireless)
GPS No Yes
Optional with GP-1
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm X-T5
Nikon D800e
Enviromentally sealed Yes Yes
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details NP-W235
Lithium-Ion EN-EL15 rechargeable battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 580 shots 900 shots
Width 130 mm 146 mm
Height 91 mm 123 mm
Depth 64 mm 82 mm
Weight 557 gram 900 gram