Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon Z6 II
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon Z6 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 26MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 539g - 133 x 93 x 59mm
- Revealed September 2018
- Older Model is Fujifilm X-T2
- Newer Model is Fujifilm X-T4
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
- Revealed October 2020
- Superseded the Nikon Z6

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon Z6 II Overview
In this article, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm X-T3 versus Nikon Z6 II, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-T3 (26MP) and the Z6 II (25MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm X-T3 (APS-C) and Z6 II (Full frame) come with different sensor measurements.

The Fujifilm X-T3 was revealed 3 years earlier than the Z6 II and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T3 scores against the Z6 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon Z6 II Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-T3 & Nikon Z6 Mark II. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm X-T3 Gallery & Nikon Z6 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T3 over the Nikon Z6 II
Fujifilm X-T3 | Z6 II |
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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Fujifilm X-T3
Z6 II | Fujifilm X-T3 | |||
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Revealed | October 2020 | ![]() | September 2018 | More recent by 25 months |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 1040k | Sharper screen (+1060k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T3 and Nikon Z6 II
Fujifilm X-T3 | Z6 II | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon Z6 II Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T3 provides external measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 539 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z6 II has specifications of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm X-T3 versus Nikon Z6 II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T3 vs the Z6 II.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T3 and Z6 II is 71 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon Z6 II Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T3 and Z6 II.
Clearly, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T3 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Fujifilm X-T3 will render extra detail because of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T3 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon Z6 II Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon Z6 II Specifications
Fujifilm X-T3 | Nikon Z6 Mark II | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model type | Fujifilm X-T3 | Nikon Z6 Mark II |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2018-09-06 | 2020-10-14 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | X-Processor 4 | - |
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 area | 366.6mm² | 858.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 26 megapixels | 25 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 6240 x 4160 | 6048 x 4024 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 51200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 51200 | 204800 |
Minimum native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 80 | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 425 | 273 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Fujifilm X | Nikon Z |
Amount of lenses | 54 | 15 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3.2 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dots | 2,100 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dots | 3,690 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.75x | 0.8x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 20.0 frames per sec | 14.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 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 |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | 1/200 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 4096x2160 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/23.98p) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 539g (1.19 lbs) | 705g (1.55 lbs) |
Dimensions | 133 x 93 x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
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 | 390 shots | 410 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-W126S | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | - | CFexpress Type B / XQD |
Card slots | Dual | Dual |
Retail price | $1,500 | $1,997 |