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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon Z7

Portability
76
Imaging
67
Features
79
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T2 front
 
Nikon Z7 front
Portability
62
Imaging
78
Features
89
Overall
82

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon Z7 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 507g - 133 x 92 x 49mm
  • Released July 2016
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-T1
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-T3
Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Launched August 2018
  • Successor is Nikon Z7 II
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon Z7 Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Fujifilm X-T2 and Nikon Z7, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) and Z7 (46MP) and the Fujifilm X-T2 (APS-C) and Z7 (Full frame) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T2 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the Z7 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm X-T2 scores versus the Z7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T2 over the Nikon Z7

 Fujifilm X-T2 Z7 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Fujifilm X-T2

 Z7 Fujifilm X-T2 
LaunchedAugust 2018July 2016More recent by 25 months
Screen resolution2100k1040kCrisper screen (+1060k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T2 and Nikon Z7

 Fujifilm X-T2 Z7 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3.2"3.2"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon Z7 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T2 has outer dimensions of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Nikon Z7 has dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-T2 and Nikon Z7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 and the Z7.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon Z7 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T2 and Z7 is 76 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon Z7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon Z7 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through technical specs. The visual here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T2 and Z7.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T2 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Nikon Z7 will render more detail having an extra 22MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T2 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon Z7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon Z7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon Z7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Portrait photography details
Nikon Z7 Portrait photography details
80
manual focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW files
86
focusing manually
megapixel count fantastic (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Street photography information
Nikon Z7 Street photography information
75
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proof
no image stabilization
79
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch focus
weather sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon Z7 as a Sports photography camera
72
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/32,000s)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
terrible battery (340 CIPA)
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (46MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect AF
terrible battery life (330 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Travel photography information
Nikon Z7 Travel photography information
63
weather proof
decent megapixels (24MP)
terrible battery (340 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
67
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
provides touch focus
megapixel count fantastic (46 megapixels)
terrible battery life (330 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T2
Landscape photography with Nikon Z7
75
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
decent megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
saves RAW files
weather proof
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
terrible battery (340 CIPA)
82
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (46MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
terrible battery life (330 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Vlogging factors
Nikon Z7 Vlogging factors
33
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
36
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone jack
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon Z7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T2 and Nikon Z7
 Fujifilm X-T2Nikon Z7
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-T2 Nikon Z7
Class Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2016-07-07 2018-08-23
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor Pro2 Expeed 6
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III 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 24 megapixel 46 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 8256 x 5504
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max enhanced ISO 51200 102400
Minimum native ISO 200 64
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 32
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 325 493
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Nikon Z
Available lenses 54 15
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3.2 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 3,690 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
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 speed 14.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 507 grams (1.12 pounds) 675 grams (1.49 pounds)
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 rating not tested 99
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 2668
Other
Battery life 340 shots 330 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II XQD card
Storage slots Dual One
Price at release $1,600 $2,797