X-T3vs Z50
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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.
Beginner, Travel, Everyday — Z50 (2019): Nikon's Z system at its most accessible.
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
Z50 (2019)
- Nikon DSLR users wanting a lighter mirrorless
- First-time enthusiast camera buyers
Quick take: The x-t3 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the z50 is the most affordable; only the x-t3 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T3 (2018) | Z50 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £649 | £499 |
| Sensor | APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI | APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps 10-bit (internal) | 4K 30fps (1.5× crop), 1080p 120fps |
| Autofocus | 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF | 209-point phase-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | None | None |
| Burst Rate | 11fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 11fps |
| Battery Life | 390 shots (CIPA) | 300 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 539g (body only) | 397g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 92.8 × 58.8mm | 126.5 × 93.5 × 60.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.75× 3.69M-dot | EVF 0.68× 2.36M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.2" downward-tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-Mount | Nikon Z-Mount (DX) |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, Micro HDMI | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
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