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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z7 II

Portability
83
Imaging
68
Features
82
Overall
73
Fujifilm X-T20 front
 
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
Portability
61
Imaging
81
Features
92
Overall
85

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z7 II Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T20
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Introduced January 2017
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-T10
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-T30
Nikon Z7 II
(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
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Released October 2020
  • Previous Model is Nikon Z7
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z7 II Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Fujifilm X-T20 and Nikon Z7 II, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) and Z7 II (46MP) and the Fujifilm X-T20 (APS-C) and Z7 II (Full frame) possess different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-T20 was launched 4 years earlier than the Z7 II which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T20 grades against the Z7 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T20 over the Nikon Z7 II

 Fujifilm X-T20 Z7 II 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Fujifilm X-T20

 Z7 II Fujifilm X-T20 
ReleasedOctober 2020January 2017Newer by 45 months
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k920kClearer screen (+1180k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T20 and Nikon Z7 II

 Fujifilm X-T20 Z7 II 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z7 II Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T20 enjoys outer dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Nikon Z7 II has specifications of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-T20 and Nikon Z7 II in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T20 versus the Z7 II.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z7 II size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T20 and Z7 II is 83 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z7 II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z7 II Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T20 and Z7 II.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T20 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Nikon Z7 II will give more detail utilizing its extra 22 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-T20 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z7 II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z7 II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T20
Portrait photography with Nikon Z7 II
80
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
88
focusing manually
resolution is great (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Street photography highlights
Nikon Z7 II Street photography highlights
78
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
has touch to focus
lack of image stabilization
79
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
has touch to focus
weather proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon Z7 II as a Sports photography camera
75
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
90
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is great (46MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Travel photography information
Nikon Z7 II Travel photography information
76
has touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
flash built-in
screen isn't selfie friendly
72
weather proof
has bluetooth
has touch to focus
resolution is great (46 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon Z7 II as a Landscape photography camera
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
88
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is great (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
no low pass filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proof
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Vlogging info
Nikon Z7 II Vlogging info
36
touchscreen capability
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
36
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z7 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T20 and Nikon Z7 II
 Fujifilm X-T20Nikon Z7 Mark II
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-T20 Nikon Z7 Mark II
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2017-01-18 2020-10-14
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip X-Processor Pro2 -
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 24MP 46MP
Anti aliasing 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
Minimum native ISO 200 64
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 100 32
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 325 493
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Nikon Z
Amount 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 functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 3,690 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
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 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
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
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 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383 gr (0.84 pounds) 705 gr (1.55 pounds)
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 shots 420 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible) CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II)
Card slots 1 2
Price at launch $900 $2,997