The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon Z 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 and the Fujifilm XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Fujifilm XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ is the longer of the two lenses at 44mm. The Nikon Z 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 with a length of 32mm, is 12mm shorter. On the other hand, the Nikon Z 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 has a larger diameter of 70mm compared to the Fujifilm XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ's 63mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Nikon Z 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 and Fujifilm XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Nikon Z 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 and the Fujifilm XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ Size and Weight The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Nikon Z 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 weighs 135g, which means it is 1g (0%) lighter than the Fujifilm XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ which has a weight of 136g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon Z 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 has a filter size of 46mm whereas the Fujifilm XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ has a 52mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 46mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Nikon Z 16-50mm F3.5-6.3:
And these are the 52mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ:
Lens Mounts
The Nikon Z 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Fujifilm XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ has the Fujifilm X lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are RED Komodo-X 6K Z , Nikon Z50 II and Nikon Z30 for the Nikon Z Mount and Fujifilm X-T30 III , Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X Mount.
Focal Range
Nikon Z 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 has a focal range of 16-50mm and
3.1X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
24-75mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Fujifilm XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ has a focal range of 15-45mm and 3.0X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 22.5-67.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
