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Fujifilm X-M5 vs Nikon Z50 II

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The Fujifilm X-M5 wins 6 of 6 scored specs (resolution, max video, battery (cipa)); the Nikon Z50 II wins 0. The Fujifilm X-M5 is $58 cheaper.

6 WINSBuy it if you want: resolution, max video, battery (cipa), weight.
0 WINSBuy it if you want: the handling and system you prefer.
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FRONT (WIDTH × HEIGHT)
TOP (WIDTH × DEPTH), LENS FACING DOWN

Outer sizes are exact, from the makers' dimensions. Shapes are drawn by us to show each body style; the dashed circle is the lens mount at its real diameter.

  • Fujifilm X-M5111.9 × 66.6 × 38 mm · 355 g
  • Nikon Z50 II127 × 96.8 × 66.5 mm · 550 g

Where they differ

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Fujifilm X-M5Nikon Z50 II
PRICE & SCORE
Price$899BEST$957
CameraFits score6.5BEST6.2
PHOTO
Resolution26.1 MPBEST20.9 MP
ShutterFastest mechanical and electronic shutter speeds. The silent electronic shutter can freeze faster motion, but may bend fast subjects on slower sensors.1/4000 mech · 1/32000 elec1/4000 mech · 1/4000 elec
AutofocusWhat the camera recognises and tracks automatically, and how dark it can get before focus struggles (lower EV is better in low light).People, animals, birds, vehicles, aircraft, trainsPeople, animals, birds, vehicles, aircraft, trains · down to −9 EV
VIDEO
Max videoThe highest video resolution it records internally.6KBEST4K
Crop at 4K 60pWhether 4K 60p uses the full sensor width. A crop makes your lens act longer, so wide shots get harder.1.18x crop1.5x crop
Rolling shutterHow fast the sensor reads out, measured in lab tests. Slower readout bends fast-moving subjects and quick pans in video and electronic-shutter photos; under 10 ms is very good.20.3 ms · 4K full width, CineD21 ms · 4K full width, DPReview
Colour depth10-bit records far more colour detail than 8-bit, so footage holds up when you grade it. Worth it if you edit video.10-bit 4:2:210-bit 4:2:0
Log profileA flat picture profile that keeps highlight and shadow detail for colour grading later.F-Log/F-Log2N-Log
Raw videoRaw keeps the most image data for editing, at much larger file sizes. Some cameras only record it to an external recorder.RAW over HDMI (12-bit, up to 6.2K)None
Open gateRecords the whole sensor area, so you can crop the same clip to both widescreen and vertical video.YesNo
BODY & HANDLING
Battery (CIPA)Shots per charge on the CIPA standard test, using the rear screen. Real-world numbers are often higher.330 shotsBEST230 shots
WeightBody with battery and card, without a lens.355 gBEST550 g
ViewfinderElectronic viewfinder resolution and magnification. More dots and a bigger magnification give a sharper, larger view.—2.36M-dot, 1.02×
Rear screenFully articulating screens flip to the front for vlogging; tilting screens are quicker for photos at waist or overhead height.—Fully articulating
Card slotsTwo slots let you record a backup copy at the same time, which matters for paid work like weddings.1x SD UHS-I1x SD UHS-II
Weather sealingSeals against dust and light rain. Pair it with a sealed lens.No—
SYSTEM
MountWhich lenses fit natively. Other lenses may work through an adapter.Fujifilm XNikon Z
Native lenses40+50+

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