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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon Z7

Portability
71
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Fujifilm X-T3 front
 
Nikon Z7 front
Portability
62
Imaging
79
Features
89
Overall
83

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon Z7 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T3
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand 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
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-T2
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-T4
Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Released August 2018
  • Successor is Nikon Z7 II
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon Z7 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon Z7, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T3 (26MP) and Z7 (46MP) and the Fujifilm X-T3 (APS-C) and Z7 (Full frame) boast different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-T3 was manufactured very close to the Z7 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X-T3 scores vs the Z7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T3 over the Nikon Z7

 Fujifilm X-T3 Z7 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Fujifilm X-T3

 Z7 Fujifilm X-T3 
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1040kCrisper display (+1060k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T3 and Nikon Z7

 Fujifilm X-T3 Z7 
ReleasedSeptember 2018August 2018Same age
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon Z7 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T3 has outer measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") having a weight of 539 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Nikon Z7 has measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-T3 and the Z7.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon Z7 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T3 and Z7 is 71 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon Z7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon Z7 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The pic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T3 and Z7.

All in all, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T3 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Nikon Z7 will provide extra detail due to its extra 20 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon Z7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon Z7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon Z7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Portrait photography info
Nikon Z7 Portrait photography info
82
manual focus
excellent megapixels (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
87
manual focus
high sensor resolution (46MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 as a Street photography camera
Nikon Z7 as a Street photography camera
75
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
has touch to focus
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
79
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
environment sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Sports photography info
Nikon Z7 Sports photography info
79
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 fps)
excellent megapixels (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
83
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high sensor resolution (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect AF
not so great battery power (330 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T3
Travel photography with Nikon Z7
74
environment proof
has bluetooth
has touch to focus
excellent megapixels (26MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
67
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
high sensor resolution (46MP)
not so great battery power (330 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Landscape photography advice
Nikon Z7 Landscape photography advice
80
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
excellent megapixels (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
exports RAW formats
environment proof
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
83
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high sensor resolution (46MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no low pass filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
not so great battery power (330 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon Z7 as a Vlogging camera
34
has touchscreen
has face detection focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic support
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
36
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon Z7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T3 and Nikon Z7
 Fujifilm X-T3Nikon Z7
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-T3 Nikon Z7
Type Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2018-09-06 2018-08-23
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor 4 Expeed 6
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 46MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6240 x 4160 8256 x 5504
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest boosted ISO 51200 102400
Minimum native ISO 160 64
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 80 32
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 425 493
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Nikon Z
Available lenses 54 15
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 3,690 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.8x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/200 secs
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 / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 lb) 675g (1.49 lb)
Physical 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 rating not tested 99
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 2668
Other
Battery life 390 photos 330 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - XQD card
Card slots 2 Single
Cost at launch $1,500 $2,797