Nikon D5300 vs Fujifilm X-T1

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Nikon D5300 vs Fujifilm X-T1

APS-C 366.6mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

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APS-C 368.2mm²
16.3 megapixels
ISO 200 - 6400

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Succeeded by the Nikon D5500
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Succeeded by the Fujifilm X-T2
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Differences

Nikon D5300 advantages over Fujifilm X-T1

Lens selection
Excellent vs Good
Better lens selection gives you more options
Less expensive
$697 vs $1699
Save money for lenses or accessories
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Fast startup
~0.50 vs 1.4 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

600 vs 350 shots
Capture more photos
More telephoto lens reach
210 mm vs 84 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
More pixels
24.2 vs 16.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Bigger JPEG buffer
100 vs 30 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Fujifilm X-T1 advantages over Nikon D5300

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Bigger pixels
~ 4.82 vs 3.92 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Thinner
46 mm vs 76 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
771g vs 1035g
Lighter weight
Less shutter lag
0.14 vs 0.29 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More viewfinder magnification
0.77x vs 0.55x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
Doesn't require an AA filter
Yes vs No
A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré
Faster JPEG shooting
8.3 fps vs 5.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
8.2 fps vs 4.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
23 vs 4 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Excellent image quality similar to more expensive DSLRs (like the D7100); Great dynamic range; Responsive all-around performer; Excellent Full HD video-shooting quality; Built-in Wi-Fi with remote control and sharing features; Built-in GPS; Compact and lightweight size; 18-140mm kit lens performs well for its type and has a very versatile focus length range.
AA-filterless sensor makes it more prone to moire; Burst speed slows with highest quality 14-bit RAW images; Live View mode not as good as some competitors; No external headphone jack; GPS receiver not very sensitive.
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Excellent image quality; Solid, weather-sealed body; Retro design that actually makes sense in a digital camera; Very low viewfinder lag for single-servo shooting; Fast burst shooting with great buffer depths; In-camera Wi-Fi connectivity
Exposure compensation dial is easily bumped; Four-way controller buttons are hard to press; Significant viewfinder lag for burst shooting; No raw files above ISO 6,400; Default settings strongly limit JPEG dynamic range
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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm X-E1

Nikon D5300

Fujifilm X-E1

$549
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Lens selection

$1299
APS-C

Focus peaking
Bigger pixels

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Fujifilm X-T1

Fujifilm X-E1

$1299
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
Fast startup

$1299
APS-C

Internal flash

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Compared to Nikon D7100

Nikon D5300

Nikon D7100

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$695
APS-C

Fast startup
Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon D5300 vs Nikon D7100

Fujifilm X-T1

Nikon D7100

$1299
APS-C

Focus peaking
Bigger pixels

$695
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

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Compared to Pentax K-3

Nikon D5300

Pentax K-3

$549
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Fast startup

$699
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D5300 vs Pentax K-3

Fujifilm X-T1

Pentax K-3

$1299
APS-C

Bigger pixels
In-camera panoramas

$699
APS-C

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

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Compared to Samsung NX30

Nikon D5300

Samsung NX30

$549
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

$899
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

Compare Nikon D5300 vs Samsung NX30

Fujifilm X-T1

Samsung NX30

$1299
APS-C

Lens selection
More viewfinder magnification

$899
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

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Compared to Canon T6s

Nikon D5300

Canon T6s

$549
APS-C

Larger sensor
Fast startup

$619
APS-C

Touchscreen
NFC

Compare Nikon D5300 vs Canon T6s

Fujifilm X-T1

Canon T6s

$1299
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$619
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

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