X-T3vs Z7

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 Z7 Nikon Z7 (2018) Starting from £1099 new Best for Landscape, studio, commercial View Z7

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.

Landscape, Studio, Commercial — Z7 (2018): 45MP full-frame in the same body as the Z6 — choose your priority.

↓ 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

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-t3 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification X-T3 (2018)Z7 (2018)
Price £649 £1,099
Sensor APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm
Resolution 26.1MP 45.7MP
Video 4K 60fps 10-bit (internal) 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps
Autofocus 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF 493-point phase-detect hybrid AF
Stabilisation None 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops
Burst Rate 11fps mechanical, 20fps electronic 9fps
Battery Life 390 shots (CIPA) 330 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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