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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Nikon Z6 II

Portability
70
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Fujifilm X-T5 front
 
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Nikon Z6 II Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T5
(Full Review)
  • 40MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 6240 x 4160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 557g - 130 x 91 x 64mm
  • Announced November 2022
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-T4
Nikon Z6 II
(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
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Announced October 2020
  • Replaced the Nikon Z6
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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Nikon Z6 II Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Fujifilm X-T5 vs Nikon Z6 II, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T5 (40MP) and Z6 II (25MP) and the Fujifilm X-T5 (APS-C) and Z6 II (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-T5 was launched 2 years later than the Z6 II and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm X-T5 matches up against the Z6 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T5 over the Nikon Z6 II

 Fujifilm X-T5 Z6 II 
AnnouncedNovember 2022October 2020More recent by 25 months

Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Fujifilm X-T5

 Z6 II Fujifilm X-T5 
Screen dimensions3.2"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1840kSharper screen (+260k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T5 and Nikon Z6 II

 Fujifilm X-T5 Z6 II 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Nikon Z6 II Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T5 provides outer measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 64mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 557 grams (1.23 lbs) while the Nikon Z6 II has dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs).

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

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-T5 and the Z6 II.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Nikon Z6 II size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T5 and Z6 II is 70 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Nikon Z6 II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Nikon Z6 II Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T5 and Z6 II.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T5 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Fujifilm X-T5 will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 15MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-T5 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Nikon Z6 II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Nikon Z6 II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon Z6 II Portrait photography highlights
86
focusing manually
resolution is amazing (40MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
86
focusing manually
excellent resolution (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Street photography features
Nikon Z6 II Street photography features
77
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
supports touch to focus
weather sealing
more heavy than competitors in class (557g)
78
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
features touch to focus
weather proofing
good high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Sports photography highlights
Nikon Z6 II Sports photography highlights
88
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/180,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is amazing (40MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery life (580 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent resolution (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
bad battery power (410 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T5
Travel photography with Nikon Z6 II
71
good battery life (580 shots)
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
supports touch to focus
resolution is amazing (40 megapixels)
more heavy than competitors in class (557g)
display isn't selfie friendly
66
weather proofing
has bluetooth
features touch to focus
excellent resolution (25MP)
bad battery power (410 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon Z6 II as a Landscape photography camera
87
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3.00")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is amazing (40MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
good battery life (580 shots)
2 card slots
82
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent resolution (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
bad battery power (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Vlogging info
Nikon Z6 II Vlogging info
35
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
good video quality (6240 x 4160 pxls)
comes with microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors in class (557 grams)
36
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic jack
display is not selfie friendly
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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Nikon Z6 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T5 and Nikon Z6 II
 Fujifilm X-T5Nikon Z6 Mark II
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-T5 Nikon Z6 Mark II
Type Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2022-11-02 2020-10-14
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 7728 x 5152 6048 x 4024
Maximum native ISO 12800 51200
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 204800
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 64 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 425 273
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Nikon Z
Amount of lenses 82 15
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3.00" 3.2"
Display resolution 1,840k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
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
Lowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/180000s -
Continuous shooting speed 15.0 frames/s 14.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 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
Maximum video resolution 6240x4160 3840x2160
Video file 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 557 gr (1.23 lb) 705 gr (1.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 91 x 64mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.5") 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 580 images 410 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots (UHS-II supported) CFexpress Type B / XQD
Storage slots 2 2
Retail price $1,699 $1,997