Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon D5500

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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon D5500

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APS-C 368.2mm²
16.3 megapixels
ISO 200 - 6400

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X-T1 Review.
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What’s the bottom line? Read our Fujifilm X-T1 conclusion.

APS-C 366.6mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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How does it shoot? Nikon D5500 in the real world.
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What’s the bottom line? Read our Nikon D5500 conclusion.

Succeeded by the Fujifilm X-T2
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Succeeded by the Nikon D5600
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Differences

Fujifilm X-T1 advantages over Nikon D5500

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 70 mm
Thinner
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 4.9 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 7 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

Nikon D5500 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
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Fast startup
~0.40 vs 1.4 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

820 vs 350 shots
Capture more photos
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)

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
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
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; 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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Amazingly small for a DSLR; Great image quality for its class, including superb low light and high ISO performance; Generous JPEG buffer depth; High resolution.
Buffer depths are shallow when shooting RAW; Lacks GPS from the predecessor; No AA filter means it's susceptible to aliasing artifacts.
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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm X-E2

Fujifilm X-T1

Fujifilm X-E2

$1099
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
More viewfinder magnification

$899
APS-C

Less expensive
Internal flash

Compare Fujifilm X-T1 vs Fujifilm X-E2

Nikon D5500

Fujifilm X-E2

$697
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

$899
APS-C

Focus peaking
Bigger pixels

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Compared to Samsung NX30

Fujifilm X-T1

Samsung NX30

$1099
APS-C

Lens selection
More viewfinder magnification

$899
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

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Nikon D5500

Samsung NX30

$697
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

$899
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-camera panoramas

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Compared to Fujifilm X-T10

Fujifilm X-T1

Fujifilm X-T10

$1099
APS-C

More viewfinder magnification
Bigger JPEG buffer

$1099
APS-C

Less expensive
Internal flash

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Nikon D5500

Fujifilm X-T10

$697
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

$1099
APS-C

Focus peaking
Bigger pixels

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Compared to Nikon D3400

Fujifilm X-T1

Nikon D3400

$1099
APS-C

Focus peaking
Bigger pixels

$497
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon D3400

Nikon D5500

Nikon D3400

$697
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

$497
APS-C

Less expensive
Built-in Bluetooth

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Compared to Nikon D5600

Fujifilm X-T1

Nikon D5600

$1099
APS-C

Focus peaking
Bigger pixels

$898
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

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Nikon D5500

Nikon D5600

$697
APS-C

Less expensive
Higher effective ISO

$898
APS-C

Fast startup
NFC

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