Tech head-to-head
Fujifilm X-T3vsNikon Z6 II
8.2 against 8.4 overall, which settles nothing. Nikon Z6 II takes Performance 8.8 to 8.0, and that is the axis to decide on.
Fujifilm X-T3
Fujifilm
8.2
Dials on top, 10-bit 4K inside, and the X-T4's sensor for a lot less. It gives up stabilization.
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Nikon Z6 II
Nikon
8.4
The full-frame body with the fewest used-market catches: sealed, stabilized, and kind to old Nikon glass.
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Where they diverge
The widest gap is Performance, Nikon Z6 II ahead 8.8 to 8.0. They come closest on Value, 8.4 to 8.0. Left of center is Fujifilm X-T3, right is Nikon Z6 II.
Which one to pick
Take the Fujifilm X-T3
Leads on Value and Design.
- You like setting shutter speed and ISO on physical dials before the camera is even on
- Video matters and you want 10-bit footage without paying for a newer body
- You want a smaller kit, and APS-C lenses are part of the appeal
Take the Nikon Z6 II
Leads on Performance, Durability and Ease of use.
- You own F-mount lenses and want them to keep working through the FTZ adapter
- You shoot in rain or dust and want weather sealing on a used budget
- Two card slots matter because you photograph events you can't reshoot
What each one gets wrong
Fujifilm X-T3
- You shoot handheld in low light with unstabilized primes
- Battery life is a sore point, since one NP-W126S rarely lasts a full day
Nikon Z6 II
- You'd want deep bursts but only own SD cards, since the SD slot fills the buffer sooner
- Subject-tracking autofocus for birds or fast sport is the main job
Specs, side by side
| Spec | Fujifilm X-T3 | Nikon Z6 II |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 | 24.5MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Stabilization | None in body | 5-axis in-body |
| Burst | 11 fps mechanical, 30 fps electronic (1.25x crop) | Up to 14 fps |
| Video | 4K up to 60p, 10-bit | 4K up to 60p (1.5x crop at 60p) |
| Card slots | Dual SD UHS-II | CFexpress Type B/XQD + SD UHS-II |
| Battery | NP-W126S | EN-EL15c |
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Nikon Z |
Rankings they both appear in
Questions
- Only 0.2 separates them. What breaks the tie?
- Performance does, at 8.8 against 8.0. That axis covers how well it does the core job. Nikon Z6 II leads on Performance, Durability and Ease of use. If Value and Design matter more to you, take the Fujifilm X-T3 instead.
- Why are the totals this close?
- The total is the plain average of the 5 Tech axes, so opposite results cancel. Fujifilm X-T3 averages 8.2 and Nikon Z6 II averages 8.4, a gap of 0.2, while the individual axes run as far apart as 0.8.
- Which one ranks higher in "Used mirrorless bodies that still earn their keep"?
- Nikon Z6 II sits at #1 in "Used mirrorless bodies that still earn their keep", Fujifilm X-T3 at #2.