X-T2vs Z7
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, Commercial — Z7 (2018): 45MP full-frame in the same body as the Z6 — choose your priority.
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 (2018)
- Nikon shooters who need maximum resolution
- Landscape photographers coming from DSLR
Quick take: The z7 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 (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £1,099 |
| Sensor | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 24.3MP | 45.7MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect hybrid AF (325 points), 0.08s AF speed, face detection | 493-point phase-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical; 14fps with optional VPB-XT2 vertical grip | 9fps |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (NP-W126S); ~500 shots with optional vertical grip | 330 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 507g (with battery and card) | 585g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 91.8 × 49.2mm | 134.0 × 100.5 × 67.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.77× magnification | EVF 0.80× 3.69M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" 3-direction tilting LCD, 1.04M dots (no touch) | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M-dot |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Nikon Z-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II (UHS-I in second slot) | Single XQD / CFexpress Type B |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T2 | Z7 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Architecture | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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