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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon Z6

Portability
79
Imaging
59
Features
76
Overall
65
Fujifilm X-T1 front
 
Nikon Z6 front
Portability
62
Imaging
75
Features
88
Overall
80

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon Z6 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Boost to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Announced April 2014
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-T2
Nikon Z6
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Released August 2018
  • Later Model is Nikon Z6 II
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon Z6 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Fujifilm X-T1 versus Nikon Z6, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T1 (16MP) and Z6 (25MP) and the Fujifilm X-T1 (APS-C) and Z6 (Full frame) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-T1 was revealed 5 years before the Z6 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm X-T1 matches up vs the Z6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 over the Nikon Z6

 Fujifilm X-T1 Z6 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 over the Fujifilm X-T1

 Z6 Fujifilm X-T1 
ReleasedAugust 2018April 2014Newer by 53 months
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1040kClearer screen (+1060k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 and Nikon Z6

 Fujifilm X-T1 Z6 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon Z6 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T1 has exterior measurements of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") along with a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Nikon Z6 has specifications of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") along with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-T1 versus Nikon Z6 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 and the Z6.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon Z6 size comparison

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

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon Z6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon Z6 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The pic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T1 and Z6.

All in all, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T1 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Nikon Z6 will offer greater detail because of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-T1 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon Z6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon Z6 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T1
Portrait photography with Nikon Z6
75
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
85
manual focus
megapixel count amazing (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 as a Street photography camera
Nikon Z6 as a Street photography camera
75
tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
no image stabilization
78
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
offers focus via touch
environment proof
above average ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Sports photography advice
Nikon Z6 Sports photography advice
67
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
not so great battery (350 shots)
81
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect AF
low battery (330 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T1
Travel photography with Nikon Z6
63
environment sealing
good resolution (16MP)
not so great battery (350 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
66
environment proof
supports bluetooth
offers focus via touch
megapixel count amazing (25MP)
low battery (330 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T1
Landscape photography with Nikon Z6
70
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
no image stabilization
not so great battery (350 shots)
81
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
low battery (330 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon Z6 as a Vlogging camera
33
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone port
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
36
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon Z6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 and Nikon Z6
 Fujifilm X-T1Nikon Z6
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-T1 Nikon Z6
Type Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2014-04-14 2018-08-23
Physical type 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 16MP 25MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4896 x 3264 6048 x 4024
Max native ISO 6400 51200
Max boosted ISO 51200 204800
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 273
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Nikon Z
Number of lenses 54 15
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD (RGBW) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 3,690 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.8x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.00 m (ISO100) no built-in flash
Flash options Activated when external flash is connected Red-eye removal OFF: Auto / Forced Flash / Slow Synchro / Suppressed Flash / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Red-eye removal ON: Red-eye Reduction Auto / Red-eye Reduction & Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro / Red-e Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 440g (0.97 lb) 675g (1.49 lb)
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 All around rating not tested 95
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 3299
Other
Battery life 350 photos 330 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) XQD card
Card slots One One
Retail cost $1,300 $1,997