Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon Z50
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74 Imaging
67 Features
84 Overall
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon Z50 Key Specs
(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
(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

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).

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.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon Z50 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-T3 and Nikon Z50. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-T3 Gallery and Nikon Z50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T3 over the Nikon Z50
Fujifilm X-T3 | Z50 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Fujifilm X-T3
Z50 | Fujifilm X-T3 | |||
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Revealed | October 2019 | ![]() | September 2018 | More recent by 13 months |
Display dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T3 and Nikon Z50
Fujifilm X-T3 | Z50 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1040k | Exact 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon Z50 Specifications
Fujifilm X-T3 | Nikon Z50 | |
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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 |