Nikon D5600 vs Fujifilm X-T100

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Nikon D5600 vs Fujifilm X-T100

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

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

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Differences

Nikon D5600 advantages over Fujifilm X-T100

Lens selection
Excellent vs Good
Better lens selection gives you more options
Fast startup
~0.20 vs 2.7 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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

970 vs 430 shots
Capture more photos
More telephoto lens reach
83 mm vs 68 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
Less shutter lag
0.11 vs 0.32 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Bigger JPEG buffer
100 vs 58 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Fujifilm X-T100 advantages over Nikon D5600

Less expensive
$599 vs $897
Save money for lenses or accessories
Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
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
47 mm vs 70 mm
Thinner
More viewfinder magnification
0.62x vs 0.55x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Wider angle kit lens
23 mm vs 27 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens
Faster JPEG shooting
6.0 fps vs 5.1 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
6.0 fps vs 4.1 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
16 vs 8 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
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

Tilt-swivel screen
Both provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
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
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

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Review Excerpt

Compact camera body; Very good touchscreen display; Excellent image quality for its class; Good overall performance.
Not many improvements compared to its predecessor, with some downgrades; No 4K video recording.
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We haven’t finished our review of the Fujifilm X-T100, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
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The Competition

Compared to Nikon D5500

Nikon D5600

Nikon D5500

$898
APS-C

Fast startup
NFC

$797
APS-C

Less expensive
Higher effective ISO

Compare Nikon D5600 vs Nikon D5500

Fujifilm X-T100

Nikon D5500

$599
APS-C

Focus peaking
Less expensive

$797
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

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Compared to Pentax KP

Nikon D5600

Pentax KP

$898
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

$999
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D5600 vs Pentax KP

Fujifilm X-T100

Pentax KP

$599
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$999
APS-C

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

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Compared to Canon SL2

Nikon D5600

Canon SL2

$898
APS-C

Larger sensor
Fast startup

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
On-sensor phase detect

Compare Nikon D5600 vs Canon SL2

Fujifilm X-T100

Canon SL2

$599
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$549
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

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Compared to Sony A6400

Nikon D5600

Sony A6400

$898
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

$798
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

Compare Nikon D5600 vs Sony A6400

Fujifilm X-T100

Sony A6400

$599
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$798
APS-C

Slower slow-motion
Fast startup

Compare Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony A6400

Compared to Sony A6100

Nikon D5600

Sony A6100

$898
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

$648
APS-C

Focus peaking
Less expensive

Compare Nikon D5600 vs Sony A6100

Fujifilm X-T100

Sony A6100

$599
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$648
APS-C

Slower slow-motion
NFC

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