X-T2vs Z7 II
Fujifilm
X-T2 (2016)
Starting from £549 new
Best for Street, landscape, portrait & documentary
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street, Landscape, Portrait & Documentary — X-T2 (2016): The X-T2 put Fujifilm on the map as a serious system — first X-T with 4K, dual SD, weather sealing, and fast AF that won over photographers worldwide.
Landscape & Studio / High-Resolution — Z7 II (2020): The Z7 II is a landscape and studio camera first, everything else second. 45.7MP with weather sealing and dual card slots is a compelling package. If you need resolution, it delivers. If you don't, the Z6 II is the smarter buy.
Who should buy what
X-T2 (2016)
- Photographers wanting the Fujifilm X-T experience at a lower price than the X-T3/4/5
- Street and documentary photographers who want physical dials and weather sealing
- Landscape photographers who want dual card slots and a high-quality EVF
- Anyone entering the Fujifilm X-mount system on a budget
Z7 II (2020)
- Landscape photographers who print large or need to crop significantly
- Studio and commercial photographers requiring maximum resolution
- Architecture photographers where detail is non-negotiable
- Fine-art photographers who shoot primarily from a tripod
Quick take: The z7 ii has the highest resolution at 46mp; the x-t2 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T2 (2016) | Z7 II (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £2,699 |
| Sensor | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III | 45.7MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.3MP | 45.7MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 4K/60p, 4K/30p (oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect hybrid AF (325 points), 0.08s AF speed, face detection | Phase-detect, 493 points, Eye AF, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops (up to 6 stops with VR lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical; 14fps with optional VPB-XT2 vertical grip | 10fps mechanical, 10fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (NP-W126S); ~500 shots with optional vertical grip | ~420 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 507g (with battery and card) | 705g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 91.8 × 49.2mm | 134.0 × 100.5 × 69.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.77× magnification | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" 3-direction tilting LCD, 1.04M dots (no touch) | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II (UHS-I in second slot) | Dual card: 1× CFexpress Type B / XQD + 1× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T2 | Z7 II |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Video | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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