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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z50

Portability
83
Imaging
67
Features
82
Overall
73
Fujifilm X-T20 front
 
Nikon Z50 front
Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z50 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T20
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Announced January 2017
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-T10
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-T30
Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Launched October 2019
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z50 Overview

Lets look closer at the Fujifilm X-T20 versus Nikon Z50, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) and the Z50 (21MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T20 was brought out 3 years before the Z50 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T20 matches up against the Z50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T20 over the Nikon Z50

 Fujifilm X-T20 Z50 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Fujifilm X-T20

 Z50 Fujifilm X-T20 
LaunchedOctober 2019January 2017Newer by 33 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k920kClearer display (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T20 and Nikon Z50

 Fujifilm X-T20 Z50 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z50 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T20 enjoys outer 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) while the Nikon Z50 has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") and a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-T20 against the Z50.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z50 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T20 and Z50 is 83 and 74 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z50 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z50 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The pic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T20 and Z50.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Fujifilm X-T20 to resolve greater detail having its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-T20 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z50 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z50 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T20
Portrait photography with Nikon Z50
80
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
80
you can focus manually
MP count good (21MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Street photography factors
Nikon Z50 Street photography factors
78
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
supports focus by touch
no image stabilization
73
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
provides touch to focus
weather proof
very good high ISO (51,200)
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (397 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T20
Sports photography with Nikon Z50
75
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
75
MP count good (21MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T20
Travel photography with Nikon Z50
76
supports focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is not selfie friendly
77
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
provides touch to focus
MP count good (21MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
heavier than competition in class (397g)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon Z50 Landscape photography highlights
78
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
79
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
MP count good (21MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Vlogging highlights
Nikon Z50 Vlogging highlights
36
touchscreen functionality
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
71
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic port
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (397g)
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T20 and Nikon Z50
 Fujifilm X-T20Nikon Z50
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-T20 Nikon Z50
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2017-01-18 2019-10-10
Body design 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 APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 21MP
Anti alias 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
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 325 209
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Nikon Z
Number of lenses 54 15
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 14.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (ISO 100) 7.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, rear-curtain synchro, commander -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383 grams (0.84 lbs) 397 grams (0.88 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4")
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 pictures 320 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Built-in
Battery ID NP-W126S EN-EL25
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $900 $857