Nikon Zf vs Fujifilm X-T5
Nikon Zf has the edge on paper, but the right choice depends on what you shoot. The Zf is the better pick for portraits, sports, astrophotography; the X-T5 is better for travel, landscapes, wildlife.
Choose the Zf for
- faster sensor readout (≈50ms vs ≈55ms)
- better low-light performance
- stronger video (4K 60p (crop))
- a larger full frame sensor
- more lenses in our database (54 vs 36)
- a newer design (2023)
Choose the X-T5 for
- more resolution (40MP vs 24.5MP)
- faster bursts (15fps vs 14fps)
- a lighter body (557g vs 710g)
- a lower price (from £1,059)
Specs side by side
| Spec | Zf | X-T5 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | Full frame, 24.5MP | APS-C, 40MP |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Fujifilm X |
| Released | 2023 | 2022 |
| Burst | 14 fps | 15 fps |
| Readout | ≈50 ms | ≈55 ms |
| Max ISO | 64,000 | 12,800 |
| Stabilisation | In-body | In-body |
| Video | 4K 60p (crop) | 6.2K 30p |
| Weather sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Weight | 710 g | 557 g |
| Battery | Nikon EN-EL15c | Fujifilm NP-W235 |
| Card slots | SD + microSD | 2× SD (UHS-II) |
| New price | £1,899 | £1,549 |
| Used at MPB | £1,179–1,269 | £1,059–1,369 |
| Native lenses in our database | 54 (31 third-party) | 36 (23 third-party) |
Which is better for…
| Use | Better choice |
|---|---|
| Beginner-friendly | About equal |
| Everyday & travel | X-T5 |
| Portraits | Zf |
| Landscape | X-T5 |
| Wildlife & animals | X-T5 |
| Sports & action | Zf |
| Astrophotography | Zf |
| Vlogging & video | About equal |
| Vintage / film look | About equal |
Based on the specs that matter most for each type of photography: burst and readout for action, resolution for landscapes, sensor size and low light for portraits and astro, video and weight for vlogging.
Lenses and running costs
The Zf uses Nikon Z (54 lenses in our database, 31 third-party) and the X-T5 uses Fujifilm X (36 lenses, 23 third-party). Batteries: Nikon EN-EL15c (about £51) vs Fujifilm NP-W235 (about £45).
Frequently asked questions
Is the Nikon Zf better than the Fujifilm X-T5?
It depends on your priorities. The Zf offers faster sensor readout (≈50ms vs ≈55ms), better low-light performance, stronger video (4K 60p (crop)); the X-T5 offers more resolution (40MP vs 24.5MP), faster bursts (15fps vs 14fps), a lighter body (557g vs 710g).
Which is better for video, the Zf or the X-T5?
The Zf is stronger for video: Zf records 4K 60p (crop), X-T5 records 6.2K 30p.
Which is cheaper, the Zf or the X-T5?
The Zf costs £1,899 new and from £1,179 used at MPB; the X-T5 costs £1,549 new and from £1,059 used (checked 5 November 2026).
Can I use Nikon Zf lenses on the X-T5?
Not directly. The Zf uses Nikon Z and the X-T5 uses Fujifilm X; switching usually means new lenses or an adapter where one exists.