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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon Z fc

Portability
71
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Fujifilm X-T3 front
 
Nikon Z fc front
Portability
79
Imaging
69
Features
80
Overall
73

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon Z fc Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T3
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 539g - 133 x 93 x 59mm
  • Revealed September 2018
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-T2
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-T4
Nikon Z fc
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 445g - 135 x 94 x 44mm
  • Announced June 2021
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon Z fc Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Fujifilm X-T3 versus Nikon Z fc, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T3 (26MP) and Z fc (21MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T3 was brought out 3 years before the Z fc which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm X-T3 grades against the Z fc in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T3 over the Nikon Z fc

 Fujifilm X-T3 Z fc 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Fujifilm X-T3

 Z fc Fujifilm X-T3 
AnnouncedJune 2021September 2018Newer by 34 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T3 and Nikon Z fc

 Fujifilm X-T3 Z fc 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution1040k1040kExact same screen resolution
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon Z fc Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T3 offers external dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 539 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Nikon Z fc has specifications of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-T3 versus Nikon Z fc in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T3 vs the Z fc.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon Z fc size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T3 and Z fc is 71 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon Z fc top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon Z fc Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The picture below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T3 and Z fc.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Fujifilm X-T3 to render greater detail having its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-T3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon Z fc sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon Z fc Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon Z fc Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T3
Portrait photography with Nikon Z fc
82
manual focus
high megapixels (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
81
manual focus
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Street photography advice
Nikon Z fc Street photography advice
75
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
comes with touch focus
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
74
screen articulates fully
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
has focus via touch
good ISO range (51,200)
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (445 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Sports photography info
Nikon Z fc Sports photography info
79
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (20.0 fps)
high megapixels (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
67
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (300 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon Z fc as a Travel photography camera
74
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch focus
high megapixels (26 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
72
supports bluetooth
has focus via touch
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery life (300 CIPA)
more heavy than competitors (445g)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Landscape photography info
Nikon Z fc Landscape photography info
80
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
high megapixels (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
75
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (21MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (300 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Vlogging highlights
Nikon Z fc Vlogging highlights
34
built-in touchscreen
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
73
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone jack
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (445g)
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon Z fc Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T3 and Nikon Z fc
 Fujifilm X-T3Nikon Z fc
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-T3 Nikon Z fc
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2018-09-06 2021-06-28
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 21 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6240 x 4160 5568 x 3712
Maximum native ISO 12800 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 204800
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 425 209
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Nikon Z
Available lenses 54 21
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.68x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096x2160 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/23.98p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 539g (1.19 lbs) 445g (0.98 lbs)
Dimensions 133 x 93 x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 390 photos 300 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S EN-EL25
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Two Single
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