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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Nikon Z6

Portability
70
Imaging
76
Features
89
Overall
81
Fujifilm X-T5 front
 
Nikon Z6 front
Portability
62
Imaging
75
Features
88
Overall
80

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Nikon Z6 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T5
(Full Review)
  • 40MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 6240 x 4160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 557g - 130 x 91 x 64mm
  • Launched November 2022
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-T4
Nikon Z6
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand 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
  • Later Model is Nikon Z6 II
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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Nikon Z6 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Fujifilm X-T5 vs Nikon Z6, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T5 (40MP) and Z6 (25MP) and the Fujifilm X-T5 (APS-C) and Z6 (Full frame) have different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-T5 was released 4 years later than the Z6 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm X-T5 matches up against the Z6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T5 over the Nikon Z6

 Fujifilm X-T5 Z6 
ReleasedNovember 2022August 2018Fresher by 52 months

Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 over the Fujifilm X-T5

 Z6 Fujifilm X-T5 
Screen size3.2"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1840kSharper screen (+260k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T5 and Nikon Z6

 Fujifilm X-T5 Z6 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Nikon Z6 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T5 comes with exterior dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 64mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 557 grams (1.23 lbs) and the Nikon Z6 has sizing of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") along with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-T5 vs Nikon Z6 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-T5 versus the Z6.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Nikon Z6 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T5 and Z6 is 70 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Nikon Z6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Nikon Z6 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T5 and Z6.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T5 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Fujifilm X-T5 will render more detail as a result of its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-T5 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Nikon Z6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Nikon Z6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Nikon Z6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon Z6 as a Portrait photography camera
85
has manual focus
megapixel count fantastic (40MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW formats
85
you can focus manually
fantastic MP (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Street photography features
Nikon Z6 Street photography features
77
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
weather sealing
heavier than competition in class (557 grams)
78
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
has focus via touch
environment proofing
good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon Z6 as a Sports photography camera
88
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/180,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (40 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery pack (580 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
81
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic MP (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
bad battery pack (330 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Travel photography features
Nikon Z6 Travel photography features
71
good battery pack (580 shots)
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
supports focus via touch
megapixel count fantastic (40 megapixels)
heavier than competition in class (557g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
66
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
has focus via touch
fantastic MP (25 megapixels)
bad battery pack (330 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T5
Landscape photography with Nikon Z6
87
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3.00 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (40MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
good battery pack (580 CIPA)
2 card slots
81
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic MP (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
bad battery pack (330 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Vlogging highlights
Nikon Z6 Vlogging highlights
35
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (6240 x 4160 pixels)
comes with external mic support
does not posses selfie friendly display
heavier than competition in class (557 grams)
36
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic jack
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Nikon Z6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T5 and Nikon Z6
 Fujifilm X-T5Nikon Z6
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-T5 Nikon Z6
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2022-11-02 2018-08-23
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 area 366.6mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 40MP 25MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 7728 x 5152 6048 x 4024
Highest native ISO 12800 51200
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 204800
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO 64 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 425 273
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Nikon Z
Total lenses 82 15
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3.00 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 1,840k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 3,690k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.8x
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/180000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 15.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 6240 x 4160 @ 30p /4096x2160 (60p/​50p/​30p/​25p/​24p/​23.98p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 6240x4160 3840x2160
Video data 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 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 557g (1.23 lbs) 675g (1.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 130 x 91 x 64mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.5") 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 580 images 330 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots (UHS-II supported) XQD card
Storage slots Two Single
Pricing at release $1,699 $1,997