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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z9

Portability
83
Imaging
67
Features
82
Overall
73
Fujifilm X-T20 front
 
Nikon Z9 front
Portability
51
Imaging
81
Features
90
Overall
84

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z9 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
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-T30
Nikon Z9
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 1340g - 149 x 150 x 91mm
  • Revealed October 2021
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z9 Overview

Following is a extended review of the Fujifilm X-T20 and Nikon Z9, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) and Z9 (46MP) and the Fujifilm X-T20 (APS-C) and Z9 (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-T20 was introduced 5 years prior to the Z9 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm X-T20 matches up against the Z9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T20 over the Nikon Z9

 Fujifilm X-T20 Z9 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z9 over the Fujifilm X-T20

 Z9 Fujifilm X-T20 
RevealedOctober 2021January 2017More modern by 58 months
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2089k920kSharper display (+1169k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T20 and Nikon Z9

 Fujifilm X-T20 Z9 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z9 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T20 offers exterior measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Nikon Z9 has sizing of 149mm x 150mm x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6") along with a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-T20 and Nikon Z9 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T20 compared to the Z9.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z9 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T20 and Z9 is 83 and 51 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z9 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z9 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The pic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T20 and Z9.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T20 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Nikon Z9 will give extra detail using its extra 22MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-T20 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z9 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z9 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon Z9 as a Portrait photography camera
80
focusing manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
88
you can focus manually
fantastic resolution (46MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Street photography factors
Nikon Z9 Street photography factors
78
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
provides focus via touch
does not have image stabilization
70
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
weather sealing
above average ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than competition in class (1,340 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T20
Sports photography with Nikon Z9
75
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
good megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
90
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (30.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic resolution (46 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery pack (740 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Travel photography highlights
Nikon Z9 Travel photography highlights
76
provides focus via touch
good megapixels (24MP)
has built in flash
display is not selfie friendly
65
good battery pack (740 CIPA)
weather sealing
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
fantastic resolution (46 megapixels)
more heavy than competition in class (1,340 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Landscape photography details
Nikon Z9 Landscape photography details
78
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
87
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a good size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic resolution (46 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
good battery pack (740 CIPA)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Vlogging advice
Nikon Z9 Vlogging advice
36
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
32
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
high res video (7680 x 4320 pixels)
does have external microphone socket
does not have a selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition in class (1,340g)
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T20 and Nikon Z9
 Fujifilm X-T20Nikon Z9
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-T20 Nikon Z9
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2017-01-18 2021-10-28
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip X-Processor Pro2 -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III Stacked CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 46 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 8256 x 5504
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 102400
Min native ISO 200 64
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 100 32
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 325 493
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Nikon Z
Amount of lenses 54 29
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 2,089 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 3,686 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.8x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 900 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs -
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames/s 30.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, rear-curtain synchro, commander Front-curtain sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/200 secs
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) 7680 x 4320 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, L
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 7680x4320
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, H.265
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383 grams (0.84 pounds) 1340 grams (2.95 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") 149 x 150 x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 shots 740 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S EN-EL18d
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible) Dual CFexpress Type B slots
Card slots Single 2
Retail price $900 $5,500