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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z6 Comparison

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Fujifilm X-T20

24 MP | APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm) CMOS X-TRANS III Sensor

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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z6 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two Mirrorless cameras from Fujifilm and Nikon. Fujifilm X-T20 was introduced to market in January 2017 and Nikon Z6 was launched in August 2018. There is 19 months difference between X-T20 and Z6 so we don't expect to see a huge technology difference between these two cameras but it would still give an advantage to younger Z6, especially in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T20 has a 24.0MP APS-C sensor whereas Nikon Z6 has a 25.0MP Full frame sensor.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Fujifilm X-T20 and Nikon Z6 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Fujifilm X-T20 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2017-01-18
  • 24MP - APS-C CMOS X-TRANS III Sensor
  • No Anti-aliasing (AA) filter
  • ISO 200 - 12800 ( expands to 100-51200)
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 2360k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 14 fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 383g. 118 x 83 x 41 mm
  • Replaced Fujifilm X-T10 Compare

Nikon Z6 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2018-08-23
  • 25MP - Full frame BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 51200 ( expands to 50-204800)
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • 3690k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 12.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 675g. 134 x 101 x 68 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body

Fujifilm X-T20 was replaced by Fujifilm X-T30. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Fujifilm X-T30 vs Fujifilm X-T20
Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z6

Nikon Z6 was replaced by Nikon Z6 Mark II. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Nikon Z6 Mark II vs Nikon Z6
Nikon Z6 Mark II vs Fujifilm X-T20

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Fujifilm X-T20 and Nikon Z6 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Fujifilm X-T20 over Nikon Z6
Built-in Flash
Yes vs No Useful in low-light
Number of Focus Points
325 vs 273 52 more focus points
Continuous Shooting
14.0fps vs 12.0fps 2 fps faster
Battery Life
350 shots vs 330 shots 20 more frames with a single charge
Weight
383 g vs 675 g 292 g lighter
UHS Card Support
UHS-II vs none Read/Write in Ultra High Speeds


Reasons to choose Nikon Z6 over Fujifilm X-T20
Image Stabilization
Sensor-shift vs None Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Viewfinder Magnification
0.8x vs 0.62x Larger Viewfinder
Max Sensor Resolution
25 MP vs 24 MP 4% more pixels
Max ISO
51.200 vs 12.800 300% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Size
3.2" vs 3" 0.2 inches larger display
LCD Screen Resolution
2.100k dots vs 920k dots 128% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter
1/8000s vs 1/4000s faster mechanical shutter
Headphone Port
Yes vs No better video control
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Viewfinder Resolution
3690k dot vs 2360k dot 56% higher resolution
Sensor Pixel Area
35.25µm2 vs 15.34µm2 129% larger pixel area
Top LCD
Yes vs No Help viewing and changing settings easily
AE Bracketing Range
±5 EV vs ±3 EV Wide Bracketing range is useful for HDR
Bluetooth
Yes vs No Connect your camera to other devices via Blueetooth
Focus Bracketing
Yes vs No Take multiple photos shifting focus point
Focus Stacking
Yes vs No Stacks photos in-camera to maximize depth of field
Animal Eye AF Tracking
Yes vs No Easily lock and track focus on animals
Webcam Function
Yes vs No Use your camera as a Webcam
Anti Flicker
Yes vs No Reduced uneven color and exposure under flickering light

Common Strengths of Fujifilm X-T20 and Nikon Z6
Wireless Connection
Yes vs Yes Better connectivity
Adjustable LCD Screen
Tilting vs Tilting Flexible shooting positions
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs Yes Better for flash photography
Touch Screen
Yes vs Yes Easy control of camera functions
Viewfinder
Yes (Electronic) vs Yes (Electronic) Better framing and control
RAW Support
Yes vs Yes Better image quality
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Max Resolution
24 MP vs 25 MP Bigger prints and more details
LCD Screen Size
3" vs 3.2" Large display
LCD Screen Resolution
920k dots vs 2.100k dots High resolution screens
Continuous Shooting
14.0fps vs 12.0fps Fast shooting speeds
Microphone Port
Yes vs Yes High quality audio recording option
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs Yes creative shooting
AE Bracketing
Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs Yes Remote control your camera with a smartphone
Common Weaknesses of Fujifilm X-T20 and Nikon Z6
Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z6: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Fujifilm X-T20 and Nikon Z6 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Fujifilm X-T20 has external dimensions of 118 x 83 x 41 mm (4.65 x 3.27 x 1.61″) and weighs 383 g (0.84 lb / 13.51 oz) (including batteries). Nikon Z6 has external dimensions of 134 x 101 x 68 mm (5.28 x 3.98 x 2.68″) and weighs 675 g (1.49 lb / 23.81 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Fujifilm X-T20 and Nikon Z6. Fujifilm X-T20 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 16mm narrower, 18mm shorter and 27mm thinner than Nikon Z6.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z6 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Fujifilm X-T20 and Nikon Z6 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Fujifilm X-T20 and Nikon Z6.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z6 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Fujifilm X-T20 and Nikon Z6 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Fujifilm X-T20 and Nikon Z6.
Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z6 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Fujifilm X-T20 and Nikon Z6 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Fujifilm X-T20 is significantly lighter (292g ) than the Nikon Z6 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Also keep in mind that body weight is not the only deciding factor when comparing two interchangeable camera bodies, you have to also take into account the lenses that you will be using with these bodies. Since Nikon Z6 has a Full frame sensor and Fujifilm X-T20 has a smaller APS-C sensor, Fujifilm X-T20's lenses for a similar focal length and aperture will generally be lighter and smaller than the Nikon Z6 lenses.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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X-T20
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Weather Sealing

Thanks to the weather sealed body of Z6, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to X-T20.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Nikon Z6's 3.2" LCD screen is slightly larger than Fujifilm X-T20's 3" screen.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z6: Sensor Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 has a 24.0MP APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm ) sized CMOS X-TRANS III sensor and features X-Processor Pro2 processor. On the other hand, Nikon Z6 has a 25.0MP Full frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features Expeed 6 processor.

Another difference between these two cameras is that Fujifilm X-T20's sensor lacks anti-alias (Low-Pass) filter. Removing anti-alias filter increases the sharpness and level of detail but at the same time, it increases the chance of moire occurring in certain scenes.

Below you can see the X-T20 and Z6 sensor size comparison.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z6 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Fujifilm X-T20 and Nikon Z6 Cameras


As seen above, Nikon Z6 has a 2.3x Larger sensor area than Fujifilm X-T20. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z6 Comparison of Available Lenses
Which camera has more lenses?

Number of available lenses is a big decision factor while choosing your interchangeable lens camera. When we look at the available lenses for these two cameras, we see that Fujifilm X-T20 has an advantage over Nikon Z6. There are 59 lenses for Fujifilm X-T20's Fujifilm X mount, on the other hand there are only 18 lenses for Nikon Z6's Nikon Z lens mount.

Another important factor is the availability of image stabilization. Nikon Z6 has a big advantage in this regard because it has a sensor based image stabilization which means that all the lenses mounted to this body will be stabilized. On the other hand, Fujifilm X-T20 doesn't have this feature so you have to buy a lens with optical stabilization feature. Currently there are 14 lenses for Fujifilm X mount with Optical Image Stabilization features.

Lens Type # of Fujifilm X-T20 Lenses # of Nikon Z6 Lenses
Standard Zoom 6 4 (3 Full Frame)
Standard Prime 14 3 (3 Full Frame)
Wideangle Zoom 3 2 (2 Full Frame)
Wideangle Prime 19 4 (4 Full Frame)
Telephoto Zoom 6 2 (1 Full Frame)
Telephoto Prime 5 2 (2 Full Frame)
SuperZoom 1 1 (1 Full Frame)
Wideangle Fisheye Prime 1 n/a
Macro Prime 2 n/a
Perspective Control Prime 2 n/a
Telephoto Mirror Prime n/a n/a
TOTAL 59 18 (16 Full Frame)


Now let's compare some sample lenses from each mount with typical Focal ranges for Fujifilm X-T20 and Nikon Z6 to see how these lenses compares:

Fast Standard Zoom Lenses
Model FF Equiv. Weight Weight w/ Cam Length Street Price
Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR Lens Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR
24 - 82.5mm 655gr 1038gr 106mm Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 S Lens Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 S
24 - 70mm 805gr 1480gr 126mm Amazon B&H Photo
Fast Tele Zoom Equivalent Lenses
Model FF Equiv. Weight Weight w/ Cam Length Street Price
Fujifilm 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS Lens Fujifilm 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS
82.5 - 300mm 580gr 963gr 118mm Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon Nikkor Z 70-200 F2.8 VR S Lens Nikon Nikkor Z 70-200 F2.8 VR S
70 - 200mm 1440gr 2115gr 220mm Amazon B&H Photo
Fast Normal Prime Equivalent Lenses
Model FF Equiv. Weight Weight w/ Cam Length Street Price
Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 R Lens Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 R
52.5mm 187gr 570gr 55mm Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S Lens Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S
50mm 415gr 1090gr 87mm Amazon B&H Photo
Fast Wideangle Zoom Equivalent Lenses
Model FF Equiv. Weight Weight w/ Cam Length Street Price
Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R OIS Lens Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R OIS
15 - 36mm 410gr 793gr 87mm Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon Z 14-30mm F4 S Lens Nikon Z 14-30mm F4 S
14 - 30mm 485gr 1160gr 85mm Amazon B&H Photo
24-105mm f4 Equivalent Lenses
Model FF Equiv. Weight Weight w/ Cam Length Street Price
Fujifilm XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR Lens Fujifilm XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR
24 - 120mm 440gr 823gr 89mm Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon Z 24-200mm F4-6.3 VR Lens Nikon Z 24-200mm F4-6.3 VR
24 - 200mm 570gr 1245gr 114mm Amazon B&H Photo
Super-Tele Zoom Equivalent Lenses
Model FF Equiv. Weight Weight w/ Cam Length Street Price
Fujifilm XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 Lens Fujifilm XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6
150 - 600mm 1375gr 1758gr 211mm Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon Z DX 50-250mm F4.5-6.3 VR Lens Nikon Z DX 50-250mm F4.5-6.3 VR
75 - 375mm 405gr 1080gr 110mm Amazon B&H Photo
What types of Photography are Fujifilm X-T20 and Nikon Z6 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Fujifilm X-T20 and Nikon Z6 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Fujifilm X-T20 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Nikon Z6 for Portrait Photography

GOOD
Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
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Large Full frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 25.0MP
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Read the details

Fujifilm X-T20 for Street Photography

GOOD

Nikon Z6 for Street Photography

EXCELLENT
Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Medium sized Body
No Image Stabilization
Read the details
Large Full frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm) sensor
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Medium sized Body
Read the details

Fujifilm X-T20 for Sports Photography

GOOD

Nikon Z6 for Sports Photography

GOOD
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Fast Continuous Shooting: 14.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
325 Focus Points
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
No Image Stabilization
Environmental Sealings
Read the details
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Fast Continuous Shooting: 12.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/8000s
273 Focus Points
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
Anti Flicker feature
Read the details

Fujifilm X-T20 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Nikon Z6 for Daily Photography

EXCELLENT
Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Medium size Body
383g
Body Thickness 41mm
Read the details
Large Full frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm) sensor
Environmental Sealings
Anti Flicker feature
Medium size Body
675g
Body Thickness 68mm
Read the details

Fujifilm X-T20 for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE

Nikon Z6 for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE
Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Live-view
No Environmental Sealings
Read the details
Large Full frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 25.0MP
Environmental Sealings
Live-view
Read the details

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z6: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Fujifilm X-T20 and Nikon Z6, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Fujifilm X-T20 and Nikon Z6 scores compare:

Fujifilm X-T20
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #54 out of 88 in SLR-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #114 out of 1226 in all Cameras
Nikon Z6
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #18 out of 88 in SLR-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #20 out of 1226 in all Cameras

Nikon Z6 is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Fujifilm X-T20 in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Fujifilm X-T20. Otherwise, Nikon Z6 is the better camera overall.

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Nikon Z6 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Fujifilm X-T20 Nikon Z6
Brand Fujifilm Nikon
Announced 2017-01-18 2018-08-23
Body Type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor
Type CMOS X-TRANS III BSI-CMOS
Size APS-C Full frame
Dimensions 23.6 x 15.6 mm 35.9 x 23.9 mm
Area 368.16mm2 858.01mm2
Megapixels 24 megapixels 25 megapixels
Max Resolution 6000 x 4000 6048 x 4024
Max Native Light sensitivity 12,800 ISO 51,200 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity 51200 ISO 204800 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 200 ISO 100 ISO
Min Boosted Light Sensitivity 100 ISO 50 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 325 273
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount Fujifilm X Nikon Z
Number of Available Lenses 59 18
Screen
Type Tilting Tilting
Size 3" 3.2"
Resolution 920k dots 2,100k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution 2,360k dots 3,690k dots
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.62x 0.8x
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s 1/8000s
Max Electronic Shutter 1/32000s n/a
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization No Sensor-shift
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 5.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Max Flash Sync 1/180s 1/200s
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 14.0 fps 12.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 3840 x 2160
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 383g 675g
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 41mm 134 x 101 x 68mm
Battery Life 350 shots 330 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS Optional None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score not tested 95
DxO Color Depth not tested 25.3
DxO Dynamic Range not tested 14.3
DxO Low Light ISO not tested 3299
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