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Fujifilm X100 vs Nikon Z6 II

Portability
80
Imaging
53
Features
36
Overall
46
Fujifilm FinePix X100 front
 
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81

Fujifilm X100 vs Nikon Z6 II Key Specs

Fujifilm X100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 445g - 126 x 75 x 54mm
  • Released May 2011
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X100S
Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Introduced October 2020
  • Older Model is Nikon Z6
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Fujifilm X100 vs Nikon Z6 II Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm X100 versus Nikon Z6 II, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X100 (12MP) and Z6 II (25MP) and the Fujifilm X100 (APS-C) and Z6 II (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X100 was brought out 10 years earlier than the Z6 II and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm X100 matches up versus the Z6 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100 over the Nikon Z6 II

 Fujifilm X100 Z6 II 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Fujifilm X100

 Z6 II Fujifilm X100 
IntroducedOctober 2020May 2011Fresher by 114 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.4")
Screen resolution2100k460kCrisper screen (+1640k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X100 and Nikon Z6 II

 Fujifilm X100 Z6 II 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm X100 vs Nikon Z6 II Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X100 has got physical dimensions of 126mm x 75mm x 54mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Nikon Z6 II has measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X100 versus Nikon Z6 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X100 versus the Z6 II.

Fujifilm X100 vs Nikon Z6 II size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X100 and Z6 II is 80 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm X100 vs Nikon Z6 II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100 vs Nikon Z6 II Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X100 and Z6 II.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X100 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Nikon Z6 II will give you more detail having its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X100 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X100 vs Nikon Z6 II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100 vs Nikon Z6 II Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100 vs Nikon Z6 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100 Portrait photography advice
Nikon Z6 II Portrait photography advice
61
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
86
focusing manually
sensor resolution is great (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X100 Street photography information
Nikon Z6 II Street photography information
63
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
78
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
provides touch to focus
environment sealing
very good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X100
Sports photography with Nikon Z6 II
34
good sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
slow fps (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
lack of phase detect AF
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is great (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
low battery (410 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X100 Travel photography advice
Nikon Z6 II Travel photography advice
58
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
66
environment sealing
has bluetooth
provides touch to focus
sensor resolution is great (25 megapixels)
low battery (410 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X100 Landscape photography advice
Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography advice
56
focusing manually
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (2.8 inches)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
exports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
82
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is great (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
has double storage slots
low battery (410 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X100 Vlogging advice
Nikon Z6 II Vlogging advice
25
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
36
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic port
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Fujifilm X100 vs Nikon Z6 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100 and Nikon Z6 II
 Fujifilm FinePix X100Nikon Z6 Mark II
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix X100 Nikon Z6 Mark II
Category Large Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Released 2011-05-16 2020-10-14
Body design Large Sensor Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 25MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 2848 6048 x 4024
Highest native ISO 12800 51200
Highest boosted ISO - 204800
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 273
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Nikon Z
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) -
Largest aperture f/2.0 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Amount of lenses - 15
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.8" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dot 3,690k dot
Viewfinder coverage 90 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.8x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 14.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 445 grams (0.98 pounds) 705 grams (1.55 pounds)
Dimensions 126 x 75 x 54mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1001 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photographs 410 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC CFexpress Type B / XQD
Storage slots 1 2
Launch cost $1,800 $1,997