Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z7
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z7 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2017
- Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T10
- Replacement is Fujifilm X-T30
(Full Review)
- 46MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 64 - 25600 (Bump 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
- Released August 2018
- Updated by Nikon Z7 II
Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z7 Overview
Here, we will be looking at the Fujifilm X-T20 and Nikon Z7, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) and Z7 (46MP) and the Fujifilm X-T20 (APS-C) and Z7 (Full frame) provide different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe Fujifilm X-T20 was unveiled 19 months prior to the Z7 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm X-T20 matches up versus the Z7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z7 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-T20 & Nikon Z7. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-T20 Gallery & Nikon Z7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T20 over the Nikon Z7
Fujifilm X-T20 | Z7 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Fujifilm X-T20
Z7 | Fujifilm X-T20 | |||
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Released | August 2018 | January 2017 | Newer by 19 months | |
Screen size | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 2100k | 920k | Clearer screen (+1180k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T20 and Nikon Z7
Fujifilm X-T20 | Z7 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z7 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T20 provides outside measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Nikon Z7 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).
Compare the Fujifilm X-T20 and Nikon Z7 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-T20 compared to the Z7.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T20 and Z7 is 83 and 62 respectively.
Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z7 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The image here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T20 and Z7.
Plainly, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T20 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Nikon Z7 will result in more detail having an extra 22 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-T20 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z7 Specifications
Fujifilm X-T20 | Nikon Z7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model type | Fujifilm X-T20 | Nikon Z7 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Released | 2017-01-18 | 2018-08-23 |
Physical type | 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 | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 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 |
Highest resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 8256 x 5504 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 51200 | 102400 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 100 | 32 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 325 | 493 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Fujifilm X | Nikon Z |
Number of lenses | 54 | 15 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3" | 3.2" |
Resolution of display | 920 thousand dots | 2,100 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | 3,690 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | 0.8x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 14.0 frames/s | 9.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum 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 | ||
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 |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video data 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 383 grams (0.84 pounds) | 675 grams (1.49 pounds) |
Physical 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 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 | 350 photographs | 330 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-W126S | - |
Self timer | Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible) | XQD card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $900 | $2,797 |