Nikon D5300 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm vs. Fujifilm X Series X-T1

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In depth comparison and review of Nikon D5300 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm and Fujifilm X Series X-T1. Compare design, sensors, proximity features, memory capacities and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right camera for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the digital camera that will best fit your needs.

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Nikon D5300 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm vs. Fujifilm X Series X-T1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Nikon D5300 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm Fujifilm X Series X-T1
Product Type Digital camera - SLR with Live View mode, movie recording Digital camera - 1080p - mirrorless system
Lens Included AF-S VR DX 18-55mm lens Body only
Height 9.8 cm 8.98 cm
Width 12.5 cm 12.9 cm
Depth 7.6 cm 4.67 cm
Weight 480 g 390 g
Body Material Carbon fibre reinforced plastic Magnesium
Enclosure Colour Black | Red | Grey Graphite silver
Protection - Weatherproof, waterproof, freezeproof, dust-resistant
Optical Zoom 3x -
Navigation GPS receiver, A-GPS receiver -
SENSOR Nikon D5300 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm Fujifilm X Series X-T1
Sensor Resolution 24.2 Megapixel 16.3 Megapixel
Optical Sensor Type CMOS X-Trans CMOS II
Total Pixels 24,780,000 pixels 16,700,000 pixels
Effective Sensor Resolution 24,200,000 pixels 16,300,000 pixels
Optical Sensor Size APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm)
Frame Rate (Max Resolution) - 60 fps
Sensor Dust Reduction Yes Yes
Sensor Features Self Cleaning Sensor Unit, OLPF-less architecture Dust Reduction (image sensor vibration)
Image Stabiliser Optical -
Built-in Optical Image Stabiliser Yes -
Sensors - Digital level metre
PROCESSOR Nikon D5300 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm Fujifilm X Series X-T1
Image Processor EXPEED 4 EXR Processor II
LENS Nikon D5300 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm Fujifilm X Series X-T1
Type Zoom lens - 3x zoom - 18 - 55 mm - f/3.5-5.6 G ED II Nikon AF-S DX -
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 27 - 82.5mm -
Focus Adjustment Automatic, manual -
Min Focus Distance 28 cm -
Max View Angle 76 degree(s) -
Zoom Adjustment Manual -
Lens Construction 5 groups / 7 elements -
Filter Size 52 mm -
Lens Mounting Type Nikon F Fujifilm X Mount
Features Full-time manual focusing, ED glass, Silent Wave Motor (SWM), aspherical lens -
FOCUSING Nikon D5300 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm Fujifilm X Series X-T1
Auto Focus TTL contrast and phase detection TTL contrast and phase detection
Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty 39 49
AE/AF Control 3D-tracking AF, Auto-area AF, Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF -
Face Detection Face-priority AF function Face Detection AF/AE/FE/WB
VIEWFINDER Nikon D5300 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm Fujifilm X Series X-T1
Viewfinder Type Optical - eye-level pentamirror Electronic - OLED
Viewfinder Colour Support - Colour
Viewfinder Diagonal Size - 0.5"
Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360,000 pixels
Optical Viewfinder Field Coverage 95% -
Optical Viewfinder Magnification 0.82x 0.77x
Optical Viewfinder Dioptric Correction Range -1.7 to +1.0 -4 to +2
Field of View Crop Factor 1.5 -
Features - Auto eye sensor
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE Nikon D5300 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm Fujifilm X Series X-T1
ISO (Max) 25600 51200
Light Sensitivity ISO auto, ISO 25600, ISO 100-12800 ISO 100, ISO auto (200-6400), ISO 51200, ISO 200-6400, ISO 12800, ISO 25600
Exposure Metering Centre-weighted, 3D colour matrix II, colour matrix II, spot (2.5%) Multi-segment, spot, average
Exposure Metering Zones - 256
Exposure Modes Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority, i-TTL program flash Bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority
Bracketing Modes - Dynamic Range Bracketing, Film Simulation Bracketing, ISO sensitivity bracketing
Shooting Programs Autumn colour, landscape, portrait mode, close-up, party/indoor, beach/snow, night portrait, Children, food, night landscape, dawn/dusk, sports mode, sunset, candle, blossom, pet portrait -
Special Effects Neutral, Vivid, fisheye, monochrome, landscape, portrait, miniature, Toy camera, Silhouette, Colour sketch, Colour outline, Perspective Control, Selective Colour, High Key, Night Vision, Low Key, HDR Painting, Image Overlay, Quick retouch Soft focus, miniature, Film Simulation, partial colour, Toy camera, High Key, Low Key, Pop Colour, Dynamic tone
White Balance Custom, automatic, presets Custom, automatic, presets
White Balance Presets Incandescent, fluorescent, cloudy, sunlight, Flash, shade Fine, incandescent, shade, fluorescent light (cool white), fluorescent light (warm white), Underwater, fluorescent light (daylight colour)
Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec 1/4000 sec
Min Shutter Speed 30 sec 30 sec
Exposure Compensation ±5 EV range, in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps ±3 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
Auto Exposure Bracketing 3 steps in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps 3 steps in 1/3, 2/3 or 1 EV steps
White Balance Bracketing Yes Yes
X-sync Speed 1/200sec 1/180 sec
Exposure Range EV 0-20 (ISO 100) -
DISPLAY Nikon D5300 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm Fujifilm X Series X-T1
Type 3.2" LCD display 3" LCD display
Display Format 1,037,000 pixels 1,040,000 pixels
Display Form Factor Rotating Folding
Display Features Colour control, display brightness control Colour control
FLASH Nikon D5300 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm Fujifilm X Series X-T1
Camera Flash Pop-up flash External flash
Guide Number (m / ISO 100) 13 8
Flash Modes Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction
Red-Eye Reduction Yes Yes
Features AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation, wireless off-camera control AF illuminator
External Flash Name - Fujifilm EF-X8
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER Nikon D5300 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm Fujifilm X Series X-T1
Digital Video Format H.264, MOV H.264, MOV
Image Recording Format JPEG, RAW + JPEG, NEF (RAW) JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Microphone Operation Mode Stereo Stereo
Microphone Features Sensitivity control Sensitivity control
MEMORY Nikon D5300 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm Fujifilm X Series X-T1
Memory Card Slot SD card SD card
Supported Memory Cards SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-II Memory Card, SDXC UHS-II Memory Card
Memory Card Included - No
Image Storage 6000 x 4000
4496 x 3000
2992 x 2000
4896 x 3264
4896 x 2760
3264 x 3264
3456 x 2304
3456 x 1944
2304 x 2304
2496 x 1664
2496 x 1408
1664 x 1664
Video Capture H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 60 fps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 30 fps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 24 fps
H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 60 fps
H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 50 fps
H.264 - 640 x 424 - 30 fps
H.264 - 640 x 424 - 25 fps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 60 fps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 30 fps
H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 60 fps
H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 30 fps
BATTERY AND CHARGING Nikon D5300 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm Fujifilm X Series X-T1
Battery Type Nikon EN-EL14a Lithium Ion Fujifilm NP-W126 Lithium Ion
Details Nikon EN-EL14a Li-ion rechargeable battery (included) Fujifilm NP-W126 Li-ion rechargeable battery (included)
Battery Life Photo shooting - 600 shots Photo shooting - 350 shots
Voice recording - 1.7 hours
CONNECTIONS Nikon D5300 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm Fujifilm X Series X-T1
Interface Composite video/audio, HDMI, USB 2.0, IEEE 802.11b/g HDMI, USB 2.0, IEEE 802.11b/g/n
Connectivity Features Remote control via mobile devices, remote live view Remote control via mobile devices
Print Standard Direct print, DPOF support, Exif Print support, PictBridge support Direct print, DPOF support, Exif Print support, PictBridge support
Flash Terminal Hot shoe Hot shoe
Connector Type USB 2.0
HDMI output
Composite video/audio output
Microphone
USB 2.0
HDMI output
Microphone (sub-mini phone stereo 2.5 mm)
FEATURES Nikon D5300 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm Fujifilm X Series X-T1
Self-Timer Delay 10 sec, 2sec, 5 sec, 20sec 10 sec, 2sec
Continuous Shooting Speed 5 frames per second 8 frames per second, 3 frames per second
Additional Features Digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, histogram display, in-camera red-eye removal, cropping an image, resizing an image, interval shooting mode, highlight point display, in-camera film editing, Active D-Lighting technology, Scene Recognition System (SRS), in-camera RAW processing, automatic display brightness adjustment, HDR image enhancement technology, Live View Scene Auto Selector, distortion control, perspective control, no anti-aliasing filter, noise reduction over long exposures, high ISO speed noise reduction, Active D-Lighting bracketing RGB primary colour filter, depth-of-field preview button, sharpness control, digital image rotation, histogram display, in-camera red-eye removal, cropping an image, resizing an image, interval shooting mode, Dynamic Range Adjustment, in-camera RAW processing, Motion Panorama, Noise Reduction control, silent shooting, Lens Modulation Optimizer (LMO)
OTHERS Nikon D5300 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm Fujifilm X Series X-T1
Included Accessories Eyepiece cover, battery charger, body cap, neck strap, USB cable, eyecup, shoe cap, audio / video cable Battery charger, body cap, shoulder strap, shoe cap, protective cover
Software Nikon ViewNX 2 Drivers & Utilities
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C 40 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -10 °C
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