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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon Z6 II

Portability
71
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Fujifilm X-T3 front
 
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon Z6 II Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T3
(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
Nikon Z6 II
(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  • Superseded the Nikon Z6
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T3 over the Nikon Z6 II

 Fujifilm X-T3 Z6 II 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Fujifilm X-T3

 Z6 II Fujifilm X-T3 
RevealedOctober 2020September 2018More recent by 25 months
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1040kSharper screen (+1060k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T3 and Nikon Z6 II

 Fujifilm X-T3 Z6 II 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon Z6 II size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon Z6 II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Portrait photography details
Nikon Z6 II Portrait photography details
82
focusing manually
excellent MP (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW formats
86
focusing manually
high MP (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 as a Street photography camera
Nikon Z6 II as a Street photography camera
75
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
environment sealing
no image stabilization
78
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
environment proofing
above average high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T3
Sports photography with Nikon Z6 II
79
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (20.0 frames per second)
excellent MP (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
bad battery pack (410 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon Z6 II as a Travel photography camera
74
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
excellent MP (26 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
66
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
offers focus by touch
high MP (25MP)
bad battery pack (410 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon Z6 II as a Landscape photography camera
80
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3")
excellent MP (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
two card slots
no image stabilization
82
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
two card slots
bad battery pack (410 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T3
Vlogging with Nikon Z6 II
34
touchscreen functionality
supports face detect focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone socket
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
36
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic socket
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon Z6 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T3 and Nikon Z6 II
 Fujifilm X-T3Nikon Z6 Mark II
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