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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon Z6 II

Portability
79
Imaging
59
Features
76
Overall
65
Fujifilm X-T1 front
 
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon Z6 II Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Increase to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Revealed April 2014
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-T2
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
  • Announced October 2020
  • Succeeded the Nikon Z6
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon Z6 II Overview

Below, we are matching up the Fujifilm X-T1 versus Nikon Z6 II, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T1 (16MP) and Z6 II (25MP) and the Fujifilm X-T1 (APS-C) and Z6 II (Full frame) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-T1 was manufactured 7 years earlier than the Z6 II and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T1 matches up versus the Z6 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

 Fujifilm X-T1 Z6 II 

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

 Z6 II Fujifilm X-T1 
AnnouncedOctober 2020April 2014More recent by 79 months
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1040kClearer display (+1060k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

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

 Fujifilm X-T1 Z6 II 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon Z6 II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T1 comes with physical measurements of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") with a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Nikon Z6 II has specifications of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs).

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

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 compared to the Z6 II.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon Z6 II size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T1 and Z6 II is 79 and 61 respectively.

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

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon Z6 II Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T1 and Z6 II.

Clearly, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T1 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Nikon Z6 II will offer you greater detail due to its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T1 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon Z6 II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon Z6 II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon Z6 II as a Portrait photography camera
75
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
86
focusing manually
fantastic resolution (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T1
Street photography with Nikon Z6 II
75
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
78
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
supports focus via touch
environment proofing
very good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Sports photography highlights
Nikon Z6 II Sports photography highlights
67
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (350 shots)
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic resolution (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
terrible battery (410 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon Z6 II as a Travel photography camera
63
weather sealing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
terrible battery life (350 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
66
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
fantastic resolution (25 megapixels)
terrible battery (410 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography highlights
70
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (350 shots)
82
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic resolution (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
has double storage slots
terrible battery (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Vlogging info
Nikon Z6 II Vlogging info
33
offers face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone port
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
36
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone port
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon Z6 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 and Nikon Z6 II
 Fujifilm X-T1Nikon Z6 Mark II
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-T1 Nikon Z6 Mark II
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-04-14 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 measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface 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
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 273
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Nikon Z
Total lenses 54 15
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD (RGBW) -
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
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 14.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.00 m (ISO100) no built-in flash
Flash modes 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
White balance bracketing
Maximum 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
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 file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 440g (0.97 lb) 705g (1.55 lb)
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 All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photos 410 photos
Battery form 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) CFexpress Type B / XQD
Storage slots 1 2
Cost at launch $1,300 $1,997