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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z7

Portability
83
Imaging
68
Features
82
Overall
73
Fujifilm X-T20 front
 
Nikon Z7 front
Portability
62
Imaging
79
Features
89
Overall
83

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z7 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
  • Released January 2017
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T10
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-T30
Nikon Z7
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T20 over the Nikon Z7

 Fujifilm X-T20 Z7 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Fujifilm X-T20

 Z7 Fujifilm X-T20 
ReleasedAugust 2018January 2017Newer by 19 months
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k920kClearer screen (+1180k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T20 and Nikon Z7

 Fujifilm X-T20 Z7 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z7 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon Z7 Portrait photography highlights
80
you can focus manually
decent MP (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
87
focusing manually
MP count excellent (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Street photography info
Nikon Z7 Street photography info
78
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
features focus by touch
does not have image stabilization
79
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
has focus via touch
weather sealing
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Sports photography advice
Nikon Z7 Sports photography advice
75
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
decent MP (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
83
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
has phase detect autofocus
terrible battery (330 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Travel photography info
Nikon Z7 Travel photography info
76
features focus by touch
decent MP (24MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
67
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
has focus via touch
MP count excellent (46MP)
terrible battery (330 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Landscape photography features
Nikon Z7 Landscape photography features
79
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3")
decent MP (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
83
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
terrible battery (330 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T20
Vlogging with Nikon Z7
36
screen is touchscreen
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic port
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
36
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic support
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T20 and Nikon Z7
 Fujifilm X-T20Nikon Z7
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