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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon Z6

Portability
71
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Fujifilm X-T3 front
 
Nikon Z6 front
Portability
62
Imaging
75
Features
88
Overall
80

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon Z6 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
  • Introduced September 2018
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-T2
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-T4
Nikon Z6
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Released August 2018
  • Successor is Nikon Z6 II
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon Z6 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon Z6, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-T3 (26MP) and the Z6 (25MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm X-T3 (APS-C) and Z6 (Full frame) use different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-T3 was announced around the same time to the Z6 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T3 grades versus the Z6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T3 over the Nikon Z6

 Fujifilm X-T3 Z6 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 over the Fujifilm X-T3

 Z6 Fujifilm X-T3 
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1040kClearer display (+1060k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T3 and Nikon Z6

 Fujifilm X-T3 Z6 
ReleasedSeptember 2018August 2018Same generation
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon Z6 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T3 features exterior measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") and a weight of 539 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Nikon Z6 has specifications of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon Z6 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T3 and the Z6.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon Z6 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T3 and Z6 is 71 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon Z6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon Z6 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T3 and Z6.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T3 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Fujifilm X-T3 will produce greater detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon Z6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon Z6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon Z6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T3
Portrait photography with Nikon Z6
82
you can focus manually
amazing sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW files
85
you can focus manually
fantastic sensor resolution (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Street photography advice
Nikon Z6 Street photography advice
75
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
features touch to focus
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
78
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
environment proofing
good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Sports photography info
Nikon Z6 Sports photography info
79
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames per second)
amazing sensor resolution (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
81
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
terrible battery power (330 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon Z6 as a Travel photography camera
74
weather sealing
has bluetooth
features touch to focus
amazing sensor resolution (26MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
66
environment proofing
has bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
fantastic sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
terrible battery power (330 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Landscape photography factors
Nikon Z6 Landscape photography factors
80
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
amazing sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
saves RAW files
weather sealing
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
81
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
terrible battery power (330 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Vlogging info
Nikon Z6 Vlogging info
34
touchscreen
provides face detection focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic support
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
36
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon Z6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T3 and Nikon Z6
 Fujifilm X-T3Nikon Z6
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-T3 Nikon Z6
Class Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-09-06 2018-08-23
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by X-Processor 4 Expeed 6
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 25 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6240 x 4160 6048 x 4024
Highest native ISO 12800 51200
Highest boosted ISO 51200 204800
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 425 273
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Nikon Z
Number of lenses 54 15
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 3,690k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.8x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096x2160 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/23.98p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 539g (1.19 pounds) 675g (1.49 pounds)
Dimensions 133 x 93 x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 95
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.3
DXO Low light score not tested 3299
Other
Battery life 390 photos 330 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - XQD card
Storage slots 2 One
Price at launch $1,500 $1,997