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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon Z6 II

Portability
79
Imaging
60
Features
76
Overall
66
Fujifilm X-T1 IR front
 
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon Z6 II Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T1 IR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Announced August 2015
Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost 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
  • Revealed October 2020
  • Earlier Model is Nikon Z6
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon Z6 II Overview

Here, we are looking at the Fujifilm X-T1 IR versus Nikon Z6 II, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (16MP) and Z6 II (25MP) and the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (APS-C) and Z6 II (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-T1 IR was revealed 6 years prior to the Z6 II and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm X-T1 IR grades vs the Z6 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR Z6 II 

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

 Z6 II Fujifilm X-T1 IR 
RevealedOctober 2020August 2015More recent by 63 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1040kSharper display (+1060k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

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

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR Z6 II 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon Z6 II Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR has got exterior measurements of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") having a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z6 II has dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-T1 IR versus Nikon Z6 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and the Z6 II.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon Z6 II size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Z6 II is 79 and 61 respectively.

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

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon Z6 II Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Z6 II.

As you have seen, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Nikon Z6 II will produce greater detail because of its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T1 IR will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon Z6 II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon Z6 II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Portrait photography advice
Nikon Z6 II Portrait photography advice
76
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
86
focusing manually
amazing resolution (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR as a Street photography camera
Nikon Z6 II as a Street photography camera
75
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
78
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
has touch to focus
environment sealing
good high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Sports photography highlights
Nikon Z6 II Sports photography highlights
65
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (350 shots)
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing resolution (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
has phase detect auto focus
terrible battery pack (410 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Travel photography advice
Nikon Z6 II Travel photography advice
63
weather proofing
good MP (16 megapixels)
bad battery life (350 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
66
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
has touch to focus
amazing resolution (25 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (410 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Landscape photography info
Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography info
71
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (350 per charge)
82
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing resolution (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
terrible battery pack (410 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR as a Vlogging camera
Nikon Z6 II as a Vlogging camera
33
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic support
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
36
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic jack
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon Z6 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Nikon Z6 II
 Fujifilm X-T1 IRNikon Z6 Mark II
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-T1 IR Nikon Z6 Mark II
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2015-08-03 2020-10-14
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II -
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 surface area 368.2mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 25 megapixel
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
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 273
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Nikon Z
Total lenses 54 15
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3.2"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 3,690 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
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 14.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 440g (0.97 pounds) 705g (1.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photos 410 photos
Battery format 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) CFexpress Type B / XQD
Storage slots 1 Two
Retail cost $1,299 $1,997