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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z6 II

Portability
83
Imaging
68
Features
82
Overall
73
Fujifilm X-T20 front
 
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z6 II Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T20
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Push 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  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-T10
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-T30
Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Released October 2020
  • Earlier Model is Nikon Z6
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z6 II Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z6 II, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) and the Z6 II (25MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm X-T20 (APS-C) and Z6 II (Full frame) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-T20 was revealed 4 years prior to the Z6 II and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm X-T20 matches up versus the Z6 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T20 over the Nikon Z6 II

 Fujifilm X-T20 Z6 II 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Fujifilm X-T20

 Z6 II Fujifilm X-T20 
ReleasedOctober 2020January 2017More recent by 45 months
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k920kSharper display (+1180k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T20 and Nikon Z6 II

 Fujifilm X-T20 Z6 II 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z6 II Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T20 features exterior 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 Z6 II has dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z6 II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-T20 vs the Z6 II.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z6 II size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T20 and Z6 II is 83 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z6 II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z6 II Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The visual here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T20 and Z6 II.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T20 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Nikon Z6 II will offer greater detail because of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T20 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z6 II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z6 II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Portrait photography details
Nikon Z6 II Portrait photography details
80
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW files
86
you can focus manually
fantastic resolution (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Street photography advice
Nikon Z6 II Street photography advice
78
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
boasts touch to focus
does not have image stabilization
78
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
has touch to focus
environment proof
great ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Sports photography info
Nikon Z6 II Sports photography info
75
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic resolution (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
has phase detect AF
low battery power (410 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Travel photography factors
Nikon Z6 II Travel photography factors
76
boasts touch to focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
66
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
has touch to focus
fantastic resolution (25MP)
low battery power (410 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Landscape photography features
Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography features
79
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
82
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic resolution (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
environment proof
2 card slots
low battery power (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T20
Vlogging with Nikon Z6 II
36
touch screen
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
36
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic support
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z6 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T20 and Nikon Z6 II
 Fujifilm X-T20Nikon Z6 Mark II
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-T20 Nikon Z6 Mark II
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2017-01-18 2020-10-14
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 Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 25 megapixel
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
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Min boosted ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 325 273
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Nikon Z
Number of lenses 54 15
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 920k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 3,690k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.8x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 14.0 frames/s 14.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/200 seconds
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
Max 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 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383 gr (0.84 lb) 705 gr (1.55 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8")
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 images 410 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible) CFexpress Type B / XQD
Card slots One Dual
Retail price $900 $1,997