X-T3vs Nikon Zf

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 Nikon Zf Nikon Nikon Zf (2023) Starting from £1699 new Best for Street & travel photography View Nikon Zf

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.

Street & Travel Photography — Nikon Zf (2023): Full-frame performance in a stunning retro body — the Zf's 8-stop IBIS and gorgeous design make it uniquely compelling.

↓ 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

Nikon Zf (2023)

  • Photographers who want full-frame Z quality in a retro-styled body
  • Street and travel photographers attracted to the classic dial aesthetic
  • Zfc owners who want to step up to full-frame without losing the retro design
  • Anyone who wants the best-looking full-frame mirrorless available

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)Nikon Zf (2023)
Price £649 £1,699
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, FHD/120p, N-Log, 10-bit
Autofocus 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF Phase-detect 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle)
Stabilisation None 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops
Burst Rate 11fps mechanical, 20fps electronic 14fps mechanical, 30fps electronic
Battery Life 390 shots (CIPA) ~380 shots (CIPA)
Weight 539g (body only) 710g with battery
Dimensions 132.5 × 92.8 × 58.8mm 144.0 × 103.0 × 49.0mm
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" vari-angle touchscreen
Mount Fujifilm X-Mount Nikon Z-mount (full-frame)
Memory Cards 2× SD UHS-II Single SD UHS-II slot
Connectivity Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, Micro HDMI USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Genre X-T3Nikon Zf
Street
9.0
Portrait
9.0
Travel
9.0
Landscape
9.0
Vlogging & Video
7.0
Sports & Action
4.0
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