X-T3vs Nikon Zfc

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 Zfc Nikon Nikon Zfc (2021) Starting from £799 new Best for Lifestyle, street & casual shooters View Nikon Zfc

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.

Lifestyle, Street & Casual Shooters — Nikon Zfc (2021): Nikon's most beautiful camera — FM2-inspired dials and styling wrapped around a capable modern sensor with Z-mount access.

↓ 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 Zfc (2021)

  • Photographers who want APS-C Z quality in a retro film-camera aesthetic
  • Beginners and enthusiasts attracted to tactile dial controls
  • Street and travel photographers who want a compact, stylish Z body
  • Anyone who wants the Nikon Z system entry point with a distinctive look

Quick take: The x-t3 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the x-t3 is the most affordable; only the x-t3 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification X-T3 (2018)Nikon Zfc (2021)
Price £649 £799
Sensor APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI 20.9MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution 26.1MP 20.9MP
Video 4K 60fps 10-bit (internal) 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/120p
Autofocus 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF Hybrid phase/contrast AF with subject detection
Stabilisation None None (lens-based only)
Burst Rate 11fps mechanical, 20fps electronic 11fps
Battery Life 390 shots (CIPA) 300 shots (CIPA)
Weight 539g (body only) 445g body only
Dimensions 132.5 × 92.8 × 58.8mm 134.5 × 93.5 × 43.5mm
Weather Sealed Yes No
Viewfinder EVF 0.75× 3.69M-dot 0.39" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots
Screen 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount Fujifilm X-Mount Nikon Z-mount
Memory Cards 2× SD UHS-II Single UHS-I SD
Connectivity Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, Micro HDMI USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Genre X-T3Nikon Zfc
Street
9.0
Travel
9.0
Portrait
7.0
Family & Everyday
7.0
Vlogging & Video
4.0
Sports & Action
4.0
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