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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon Z50

Portability
71
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76
Fujifilm X-T3 front
 
Nikon Z50 front
Portability
74
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon Z50 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T3
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Released September 2018
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-T2
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-T4
Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Revealed October 2019
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon Z50 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Fujifilm X-T3 versus Nikon Z50, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T3 (26MP) and Z50 (21MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T3 was launched 13 months before the Z50 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm X-T3 scores against the Z50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T3 over the Nikon Z50

 Fujifilm X-T3 Z50 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Fujifilm X-T3

 Z50 Fujifilm X-T3 
RevealedOctober 2019September 2018More recent by 13 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T3 and Nikon Z50

 Fujifilm X-T3 Z50 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display resolution1040k1040kExact same display resolution
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon Z50 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T3 has got external measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") with a weight of 539 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Nikon Z50 has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-T3 versus Nikon Z50 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T3 against the Z50.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon Z50 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T3 and Z50 is 71 and 74 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon Z50 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon Z50 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through specs. The visual here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T3 and Z50.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm X-T3 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T3 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon Z50 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon Z50 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon Z50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T3
Portrait photography with Nikon Z50
81
has manual focus
MP count great (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW formats
80
focusing manually
good resolution (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T3
Street photography with Nikon Z50
75
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
weather proofing
no image stabilization
72
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
has focus via touch
weather proofing
very good high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (397g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Sports photography advice
Nikon Z50 Sports photography advice
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (20.0 frames/s)
MP count great (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
75
good resolution (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Travel photography highlights
Nikon Z50 Travel photography highlights
74
weather proofing
has bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
MP count great (26MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
77
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
has focus via touch
good resolution (21 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (397g)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Landscape photography features
Nikon Z50 Landscape photography features
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
MP count great (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no low pass filter
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
78
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
good resolution (21MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Vlogging highlights
Nikon Z50 Vlogging highlights
34
touchscreen
supports face detection focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic jack
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
71
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone port
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (397g)
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon Z50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T3 and Nikon Z50
 Fujifilm X-T3Nikon Z50
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-T3 Nikon Z50
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2018-09-06 2019-10-10
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X-Processor 4 Expeed 6
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 26MP 21MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6240 x 4160 5568 x 3712
Max native ISO 12800 51200
Max enhanced ISO 51200 204800
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 425 209
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Nikon Z
Total lenses 54 15
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 20.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096x2160 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/23.98p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 539g (1.19 lb) 397g (0.88 lb)
Physical dimensions 133 x 93 x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4")
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 images 320 images
Battery form Battery Pack Built-in
Battery model NP-W126S EN-EL25
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Dual One
Pricing at release $1,500 $857