X-T1vs Z6 III
Fujifilm
X-T1 (2014)
Starting from £299 new
Best for Street, travel & documentary photography
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street, Travel & Documentary Photography — X-T1 (2014): The camera that put Fujifilm back on the map — weather sealed, a class-leading EVF, physical dials, and X-Trans colour that earned a generation of loyal fans.
Hybrid Video & Action — Z6 III (2024): Partial-stacked FF sensor for near-zero blackout, 6K RAW video, and 60fps burst — Nikon's most capable hybrid.
Who should buy what
X-T1 (2014)
- Photographers entering the Fujifilm X-mount system at the lowest possible price
- Street and documentary photographers who value physical controls and OVF-like experience
- Travel photographers who want a weather-sealed compact with Fujifilm colour
- Those who prefer the original X-T1 aesthetic and smaller 16MP files
Z6 III (2024)
- Hybrid photographers who want partially-stacked sensor speed with full-frame quality
- Z6 II owners ready for a major AF and video upgrade
- Sports and action shooters who want 6K RAW video and fast burst
- Professionals who want a versatile full-frame Z body for any situation
Quick take: The z6 iii has the highest resolution at 24mp; the x-t1 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T1 (2014) | Z6 III (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £299 | £2,199 |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II | 24.5MP Full-frame Partial-stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 16.3MP | 24.5MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 6K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, N-Log, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast-detect hybrid AF (49 points) | Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle/aircraft) |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, 6.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ~380 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 440g (with battery and card) | 760g body only |
| Dimensions | 129.0 × 89.8 × 46.7mm | 138.5 × 101.5 × 74.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.77× magnification — largest APS-C EVF at launch | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.90× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" 3-direction tilting LCD, 1.04M dots (no touch) | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T1 | Z6 III |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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