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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon Z6 II

Portability
76
Imaging
67
Features
79
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T2 front
 
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
Portability
61
Imaging
76
Features
89
Overall
81

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon Z6 II Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Push 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
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T1
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-T3
Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Announced October 2020
  • Earlier Model is Nikon Z6
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon Z6 II Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon Z6 II, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) and the Z6 II (25MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm X-T2 (APS-C) and Z6 II (Full frame) boast totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-T2 was brought out 5 years prior to the Z6 II and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm X-T2 grades against the Z6 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T2 over the Nikon Z6 II

 Fujifilm X-T2 Z6 II 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Fujifilm X-T2

 Z6 II Fujifilm X-T2 
AnnouncedOctober 2020July 2016More recent by 52 months
Display resolution2100k1040kClearer display (+1060k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T2 and Nikon Z6 II

 Fujifilm X-T2 Z6 II 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3.2"3.2"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon Z6 II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T2 features exterior measurements of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z6 II has sizing of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon Z6 II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 versus the Z6 II.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon Z6 II size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T2 and Z6 II is 76 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon Z6 II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon Z6 II Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T2 and Z6 II.

As you can see, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T2 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Nikon Z6 II will resolve more detail having its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T2 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon Z6 II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon Z6 II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Portrait photography info
Nikon Z6 II Portrait photography info
80
has manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
85
you can focus manually
megapixel count high (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Street photography advice
Nikon Z6 II Street photography advice
75
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
78
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
comes with touch to focus
weather proof
great ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon Z6 II as a Sports photography camera
72
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
low battery (340 per charge)
81
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
terrible battery pack (410 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon Z6 II as a Travel photography camera
63
environment proof
resolution is good (24MP)
low battery (340 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
66
weather proof
supports bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
megapixel count high (25MP)
terrible battery pack (410 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Landscape photography info
Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography info
75
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
saves RAW files
environment proof
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
low battery (340 shots)
81
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
weather proof
2 card slots
terrible battery pack (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Vlogging information
Nikon Z6 II Vlogging information
33
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic support
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
36
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic support
display isn't selfie friendly
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon Z6 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T2 and Nikon Z6 II
 Fujifilm X-T2Nikon Z6 Mark II
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-T2 Nikon Z6 Mark II
Type Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2016-07-07 2020-10-14
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X-Processor Pro2 -
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
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 6048 x 4024
Highest native ISO 12800 51200
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 204800
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 325 273
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Nikon Z
Total lenses 54 15
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3.2" 3.2"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
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
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames per second 14.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
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
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 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
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 grams (1.12 pounds) 705 grams (1.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 133 x 92 x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" 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 340 pictures 410 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II CFexpress Type B / XQD
Card slots Dual Dual
Price at release $1,600 $1,997