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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z6

Portability
83
Imaging
68
Features
82
Overall
73
Fujifilm X-T20 front
 
Nikon Z6 front
Portability
62
Imaging
75
Features
88
Overall
80

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z6 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T20
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Announced January 2017
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-T10
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-T30
Nikon Z6
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost 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
  • Released August 2018
  • Renewed by Nikon Z6 II
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z6 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Fujifilm X-T20 versus Nikon Z6, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) and the Z6 (25MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm X-T20 (APS-C) and Z6 (Full frame) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-T20 was released 19 months prior to the Z6 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm X-T20 grades against the Z6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T20 over the Nikon Z6

 Fujifilm X-T20 Z6 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 over the Fujifilm X-T20

 Z6 Fujifilm X-T20 
ReleasedAugust 2018January 2017More recent by 19 months
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k920kCrisper screen (+1180k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T20 and Nikon Z6

 Fujifilm X-T20 Z6 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z6 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T20 features outer measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Nikon Z6 has measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-T20 versus Nikon Z6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-T20 compared to the Z6.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z6 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T20 and Z6 is 83 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z6 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T20 and Z6.

As you can see, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T20 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Nikon Z6 will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T20 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Portrait photography information
Nikon Z6 Portrait photography information
80
manual focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW files
85
has manual focus
resolution is amazing (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Street photography info
Nikon Z6 Street photography info
78
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
has focus by touch
does not have image stabilization
78
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
has focus via touch
weather sealing
very good high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon Z6 as a Sports photography camera
75
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
81
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is amazing (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
has phase detect auto focus
not so great battery (330 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Travel photography highlights
Nikon Z6 Travel photography highlights
76
has focus by touch
decent MP (24MP)
has built in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
66
weather sealing
has bluetooth
has focus via touch
resolution is amazing (25 megapixels)
not so great battery (330 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon Z6 as a Landscape photography camera
79
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
81
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is amazing (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
not so great battery (330 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Vlogging details
Nikon Z6 Vlogging details
36
touchscreen capability
supports face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
36
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T20 and Nikon Z6
 Fujifilm X-T20Nikon Z6
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-T20 Nikon Z6
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2017-01-18 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 megapixels 25 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 6048 x 4024
Max native ISO 12800 51200
Max boosted ISO 51200 204800
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 325 273
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Nikon Z
Available lenses 54 15
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 920k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 3,690k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.8x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 14.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes 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, slow rear-curtain sync, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383 grams (0.84 pounds) 675 grams (1.49 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 350 pictures 330 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible) XQD card
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $900 $1,997