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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon Z7 II

Portability
71
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
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Fujifilm X-T3 front
 
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
Portability
61
Imaging
81
Features
92
Overall
85

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon Z7 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
  • Launched September 2018
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-T2
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-T4
Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Announced October 2020
  • Succeeded the Nikon Z7
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon Z7 II Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm X-T3 and Nikon Z7 II, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T3 (26MP) and Z7 II (46MP) and the Fujifilm X-T3 (APS-C) and Z7 II (Full frame) feature totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-T3 was launched 3 years before the Z7 II which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T3 matches up vs the Z7 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T3 over the Nikon Z7 II

 Fujifilm X-T3 Z7 II 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Fujifilm X-T3

 Z7 II Fujifilm X-T3 
AnnouncedOctober 2020September 2018Newer by 25 months
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1040kCrisper display (+1060k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T3 and Nikon Z7 II

 Fujifilm X-T3 Z7 II 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon Z7 II Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T3 features exterior dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") with a weight of 539 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z7 II has proportions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-T3 and Nikon Z7 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T3 and the Z7 II.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon Z7 II size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T3 and Z7 II is 71 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon Z7 II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon Z7 II Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The image below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T3 and Z7 II.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T3 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Nikon Z7 II will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 20 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-T3 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon Z7 II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon Z7 II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Portrait photography features
Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography features
82
you can focus manually
high megapixels (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW formats
88
you can focus manually
fantastic resolution (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Street photography advice
Nikon Z7 II Street photography advice
75
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
provides focus via touch
environment proof
no image stabilization
79
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
weather sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Sports photography advice
Nikon Z7 II Sports photography advice
79
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (20.0 frames per second)
high megapixels (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
90
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic resolution (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Travel photography features
Nikon Z7 II Travel photography features
74
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
provides focus via touch
high megapixels (26 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
72
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
offers focus by touch
fantastic resolution (46 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon Z7 II as a Landscape photography camera
80
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
high megapixels (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW formats
environment proof
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
88
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic resolution (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Vlogging advice
Nikon Z7 II Vlogging advice
34
screen is touchscreen
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone port
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
36
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone support
display is not selfie friendly
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon Z7 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T3 and Nikon Z7 II
 Fujifilm X-T3Nikon Z7 Mark II
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-T3 Nikon Z7 Mark II
Type Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2018-09-06 2020-10-14
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by X-Processor 4 -
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 26 megapixel 46 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6240 x 4160 8256 x 5504
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 102400
Min native ISO 160 64
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 80 32
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 425 493
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Nikon Z
Number of lenses 54 15
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 3,690k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
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 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
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
AEB
WB bracketing
Max 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 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 539 gr (1.19 pounds) 705 gr (1.55 pounds)
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 photos 420 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II)
Card slots Two Two
Price at release $1,500 $2,997