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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z fc

Portability
83
Imaging
67
Features
82
Overall
73
Fujifilm X-T20 front
 
Nikon Z fc front
Portability
79
Imaging
69
Features
80
Overall
73

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z fc Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T20
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Introduced January 2017
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T10
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-T30
Nikon Z fc
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 445g - 135 x 94 x 44mm
  • Released June 2021
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z fc Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the Fujifilm X-T20 and Nikon Z fc, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) and the Z fc (21MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T20 was released 5 years earlier than the Z fc which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm X-T20 matches up versus the Z fc in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T20 over the Nikon Z fc

 Fujifilm X-T20 Z fc 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Fujifilm X-T20

 Z fc Fujifilm X-T20 
ReleasedJune 2021January 2017More modern by 54 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k920kSharper display (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T20 and Nikon Z fc

 Fujifilm X-T20 Z fc 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z fc Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T20 offers physical measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z fc has sizing of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-T20 and Nikon Z fc in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T20 against the Z fc.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z fc size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T20 and Z fc is 83 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z fc top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z fc Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The image below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T20 and Z fc.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Fujifilm X-T20 to show more detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-T20 will be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z fc sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z fc Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z fc Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon Z fc as a Portrait photography camera
80
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW files
81
manual focus
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Street photography highlights
Nikon Z fc Street photography highlights
78
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
has focus by touch
no image stabilization
74
screen articulates fully
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
includes focus by touch
above average high ISO (51,200)
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (445g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T20
Sports photography with Nikon Z fc
75
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
67
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
terrible battery (300 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Travel photography details
Nikon Z fc Travel photography details
76
has focus by touch
MP count good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
72
connects via bluetooth
includes focus by touch
resolution is good (21MP)
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery (300 shots)
more heavy than competitors (445g)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Landscape photography information
Nikon Z fc Landscape photography information
78
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
75
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (21MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
terrible battery (300 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Vlogging details
Nikon Z fc Vlogging details
36
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
73
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone socket
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (445g)
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z fc Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T20 and Nikon Z fc
 Fujifilm X-T20Nikon Z fc
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-T20 Nikon Z fc
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2017-01-18 2021-06-28
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by X-Processor Pro2 -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 21 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 5568 x 3712
Highest native ISO 12800 51200
Highest boosted ISO 51200 204800
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 325 209
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Nikon Z
Number of lenses 54 21
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.68x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 14.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, rear-curtain synchro, commander Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 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, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383 grams (0.84 lbs) 445 grams (0.98 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 350 photos 300 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S EN-EL25
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $900 $949