X-T3vs Z6

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Fujifilm X-T3 Fujifilm X-T3 (2018) Starting from £649 new Best for Video, street, travel, portrait View X-T3
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Nikon Z6 Nikon Z6 (2018) Starting from £749 new Best for Travel, portrait, video View Z6

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.

Travel, Portrait, Video — Z6 (2018): Nikon's proof of concept — and a genuinely excellent camera.

↓ Full specifications below

X-T3 (2018)

  • Hybrid shooters who want 4K 60fps 10-bit without full-frame prices
  • Street photographers who want physical dials and compact size

Z6 (2018)

  • Nikon DSLR users making their first move to mirrorless
  • Photographers who want full-frame Nikon glass on a budget

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)Z6 (2018)
Price £649 £749
Sensor APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm
Resolution 26.1MP 24.5MP
Video 4K 60fps 10-bit (internal) 4K 30fps (full-width), 1080p 120fps
Autofocus 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF 273-point phase-detect hybrid AF
Stabilisation None 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops
Burst Rate 11fps mechanical, 20fps electronic 12fps
Battery Life 390 shots (CIPA) 310 shots (CIPA)
Weight 539g (body only) 585g (body only)
Dimensions 132.5 × 92.8 × 58.8mm 134.0 × 100.5 × 67.5mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes
Viewfinder EVF 0.75× 3.69M-dot EVF 0.80× 3.69M-dot
Screen 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M-dot
Mount Fujifilm X-Mount Nikon Z-Mount
Memory Cards 2× SD UHS-II Single XQD / CFexpress Type B
Connectivity Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, Micro HDMI Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, HDMI
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