X-T3vs Z5 II
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Video, Street, Travel, Portrait — X-T3 (2018): The camera that proved APS-C could punch above full-frame on video.
Full-Frame Value — Z5 II (2024): The most accessible full-frame mirrorless — dual card slots, weather sealing, and Nikon colour at a sensible price.
Who should buy what
X-T3 (2018)
- Hybrid shooters who want 4K 60fps 10-bit without full-frame prices
- Street photographers who want physical dials and compact size
Z5 II (2024)
- DSLR photographers making the switch to full-frame mirrorless
- Enthusiasts who want full-frame Z quality at the most accessible price
- Z5 owners wanting significantly improved autofocus and uncropped 4K
- Landscape and portrait photographers stepping up from APS-C
Quick take: The x-t3 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the x-t3 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T3 (2018) | Z5 II (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £649 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI | 24.5MP Full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 24.5MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps 10-bit (internal) | 4K/30p oversampled, 1080p/120p, N-Log |
| Autofocus | 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF | Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 11fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 14fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 390 shots (CIPA) | ~470 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 539g (body only) | 700g body only |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 92.8 × 58.8mm | 134.0 × 100.5 × 69.9mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.75× 3.69M-dot | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-Mount | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, Micro HDMI | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T3 | Z5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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