X-T3vs Z6 III
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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.
Hybrid Video & Action — Z6 III (2024): Partial-stacked FF sensor for near-zero blackout, 6K RAW video, and 60fps burst — Nikon's most capable hybrid.
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
Z6 III (2024)
- Hybrid photographers who want partially-stacked sensor speed with full-frame quality
- Z6 II owners ready for a major AF and video upgrade
- Sports and action shooters who want 6K RAW video and fast burst
- Professionals who want a versatile full-frame Z body for any situation
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 III (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £649 | £2,199 |
| Sensor | APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI | 24.5MP Full-frame Partial-stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 24.5MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps 10-bit (internal) | 6K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, N-Log, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF | Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle/aircraft) |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, 6.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 11fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 390 shots (CIPA) | ~380 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 539g (body only) | 760g body only |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 92.8 × 58.8mm | 138.5 × 101.5 × 74.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.75× 3.69M-dot | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.90× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-Mount | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
| 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 | Z6 III |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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