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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon Z6

Portability
76
Imaging
68
Features
79
Overall
72
Fujifilm X-T2 front
 
Nikon Z6 front
Portability
62
Imaging
75
Features
88
Overall
80

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon Z6 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 507g - 133 x 92 x 49mm
  • Launched July 2016
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-T1
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-T3
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
  • Announced August 2018
  • New Model is Nikon Z6 II
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon Z6 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon Z6, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) and the Z6 (25MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm X-T2 (APS-C) and Z6 (Full frame) posses different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-T2 was released 3 years prior to the Z6 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm X-T2 scores vs the Z6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T2 over the Nikon Z6

 Fujifilm X-T2 Z6 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 over the Fujifilm X-T2

 Z6 Fujifilm X-T2 
AnnouncedAugust 2018July 2016Newer by 25 months
Screen resolution2100k1040kSharper screen (+1060k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T2 and Nikon Z6

 Fujifilm X-T2 Z6 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3.2"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon Z6 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T2 enjoys external dimensions of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) while 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).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon Z6 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 and the Z6.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon Z6 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T2 and Z6 is 76 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon Z6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon Z6 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The pic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T2 and Z6.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T2 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Nikon Z6 will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-T2 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon Z6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon Z6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon Z6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Portrait photography factors
Nikon Z6 Portrait photography factors
80
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
85
has manual focus
high megapixels (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Street photography advice
Nikon Z6 Street photography advice
75
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
78
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
provides touch focus
weather proof
above average high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon Z6 as a Sports photography camera
72
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (340 per charge)
81
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (25MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
not so great battery life (330 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon Z6 as a Travel photography camera
64
environment proof
decent megapixels (24MP)
low battery power (340 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
66
weather proof
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
high megapixels (25MP)
not so great battery life (330 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon Z6 as a Landscape photography camera
75
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
exports RAW formats
environment proof
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (340 shots)
81
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
not so great battery life (330 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Vlogging advice
Nikon Z6 Vlogging advice
34
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic port
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
36
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon Z6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T2 and Nikon Z6
 Fujifilm X-T2Nikon Z6
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-T2 Nikon Z6
Class Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2016-07-07 2018-08-23
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by X-Processor Pro2 Expeed 6
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III 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 24 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 6000 x 4000 6048 x 4024
Max native ISO 12800 51200
Max enhanced ISO 51200 204800
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 325 273
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Nikon Z
Number of lenses 54 15
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3.2 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 3,690k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.8x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, 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
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 507 gr (1.12 lbs) 675 gr (1.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 133 x 92 x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" 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 340 photos 330 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II XQD card
Card slots Dual 1
Pricing at release $1,600 $1,997