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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon Z6

Portability
79
Imaging
60
Features
76
Overall
66
Fujifilm X-T1 IR front
 
Nikon Z6 front
Portability
62
Imaging
75
Features
88
Overall
80

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon Z6 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T1 IR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Announced August 2015
Nikon Z6
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Revealed August 2018
  • Successor is Nikon Z6 II
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon Z6 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Nikon Z6, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (16MP) and Z6 (25MP) and the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (APS-C) and Z6 (Full frame) possess different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-T1 IR was released 4 years prior to the Z6 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T1 IR grades versus the Z6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 IR over the Nikon Z6

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR Z6 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 over the Fujifilm X-T1 IR

 Z6 Fujifilm X-T1 IR 
RevealedAugust 2018August 2015Newer by 37 months
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1040kSharper screen (+1060k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Nikon Z6

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR Z6 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon Z6 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR enjoys exterior dimensions of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") having a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Nikon Z6 has dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Nikon Z6 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR against the Z6.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon Z6 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Z6 is 79 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon Z6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon Z6 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The picture below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Z6.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Nikon Z6 will render more detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-T1 IR will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon Z6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon Z6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon Z6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Portrait photography information
Nikon Z6 Portrait photography information
76
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW formats
85
you can focus manually
high MP (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Street photography advice
Nikon Z6 Street photography advice
75
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
78
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
features focus via touch
weather proof
good high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Sports photography with Nikon Z6
65
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (350 CIPA)
81
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
supports phase detect autofocus
bad battery pack (330 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Travel photography features
Nikon Z6 Travel photography features
63
weather proof
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
low battery power (350 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
66
weather proof
has bluetooth
features focus via touch
high MP (25MP)
bad battery pack (330 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Landscape photography details
Nikon Z6 Landscape photography details
71
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
exports RAW formats
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (350 per charge)
81
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a good size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
weather proof
bad battery pack (330 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR as a Vlogging camera
Nikon Z6 as a Vlogging camera
33
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone port
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
36
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon Z6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Nikon Z6
 Fujifilm X-T1 IRNikon Z6
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-T1 IR Nikon Z6
Type Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2015-08-03 2018-08-23
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II Expeed 6
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 25 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3264 6048 x 4024
Max native ISO 6400 51200
Max enhanced ISO 51200 204800
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 273
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Nikon Z
Number of lenses 54 15
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 3,690k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.8x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Synchro, Suppressed Flash, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 440 grams (0.97 pounds) 675 grams (1.49 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 95
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.3
DXO Low light score not tested 3299
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 330 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) XQD card
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $1,299 $1,997