Nikon Df vs Fujifilm X-A5

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Nikon Df vs Fujifilm X-A5

35mm 860.4mm²
16.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

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APS-C 369.0mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 200 - 12,800

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How does it shoot? Fujifilm X-A5 in the real world.
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What’s the bottom line? Read our Fujifilm X-A5 conclusion.

Succeeded by the Fujifilm X-A7
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Differences

Nikon Df advantages over Fujifilm X-A5

Lens selection
Excellent vs Good
Better lens selection gives you more options
Larger sensor
35mm vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Bigger pixels
~ 7.31 vs 3.92 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Fast startup
~0.55 vs 3.1 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
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

1400 vs 450 shots
Capture more photos
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 22 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Bigger RAW buffer
29 vs 6 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
204800 vs 51200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Fujifilm X-A5 advantages over Nikon Df

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Less expensive
$499 vs $2997
Save money for lenses or accessories
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs No
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
More telephoto lens reach
68 mm vs 50 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Thinner
40 mm vs 66 mm
Thinner
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Newer
6 years vs 10 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Lighter weight
496g vs 983g
Lighter weight
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
More pixels
24.2 vs 16.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Wider angle kit lens
23 mm vs 50 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

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

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

Same sensor and processor as professional D4; Great image quality; Arguably the best available-light shooter in its class; Handsome, retro styling; Weather-sealed design; Big, clear full-frame viewfinder; Excellent battery life
Expensive; Bulky, yet handgrip is quite modest; Some controls are clumsy; Plastic body panels don't gel with retro aesthetic; Autofocus isn't in the same league as image quality; No AF assist lamp; No movie capture; No portrait grip; Single card slot
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Impressive overall image quality; Excellent high ISO performance; Very good dynamic range from RAW files; Full HD video at 60 fps; Good battery life.
Slower-than-average AF speed; 4K video capped at 15fps; Very slow startup to first shot time with new power-zoom kit lens; Sluggish single-shot cycle times.
Read our Fujifilm X-A5 Review

The Competition

Compared to Canon 5D Mark III

Nikon Df

Canon 5D Mark III

$2747
35mm

Bigger pixels
Higher effective ISO

$2139
35mm

Less expensive
External Mic Jack

Compare Nikon Df vs Canon 5D Mark III

Fujifilm X-A5

Canon 5D Mark III

$499
APS-C

Focus peaking
Less expensive

$2139
35mm

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Fujifilm X-A5 vs Canon 5D Mark III

Compared to Sony A99

Nikon Df

Sony A99

$2747
35mm

Lens selection
Bigger pixels

$1998
35mm

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Nikon Df vs Sony A99

Fujifilm X-A5

Sony A99

$499
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$1998
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

Compare Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony A99

Compared to Canon 6D

Nikon Df

Canon 6D

$2747
35mm

Higher effective ISO
Longer stills battery life

$1699
35mm

Less expensive
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Nikon Df vs Canon 6D

Fujifilm X-A5

Canon 6D

$499
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$1699
35mm

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Fujifilm X-A5 vs Canon 6D

Compared to Fujifilm X-A3

Nikon Df

Fujifilm X-A3

$2747
35mm

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$549
APS-C

Focus peaking
Less expensive

Compare Nikon Df vs Fujifilm X-A3

Fujifilm X-A5

Fujifilm X-A3

$499
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Built-in Bluetooth

$549
APS-C

Fast startup

Compare Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-A3

Compared to Canon EOS M6

Nikon Df

Canon EOS M6

$2747
35mm

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$399
APS-C

Focus peaking
Less expensive

Compare Nikon Df vs Canon EOS M6

Fujifilm X-A5

Canon EOS M6

$499
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$399
APS-C

Fast startup
NFC

Compare Fujifilm X-A5 vs Canon EOS M6

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