X-T3vs ZV-1 II
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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.
Pocket Vlogging — ZV-1 II (2023): The best pocket vlogging camera — 1-inch sensor, ultrawide zoom, flip screen, and real-time Eye AF in a shirt pocket.
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
ZV-1 II (2023)
- Vloggers and content creators who want a pocketable fixed-lens camera
- Travellers who want 4K video and a flip screen in a jacket-pocket size
- ZV-1 owners who want a wider lens and improved subject tracking
- Beginners who want a simple, capable vlogging camera without changing lenses
Quick take: The x-t3 has the highest resolution at 26mp; only the x-t3 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T3 (2018) | ZV-1 II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £649 | £649 |
| Sensor | APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps 10-bit (internal) | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF | Phase-detect + contrast, 315 points, Real-time Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | None | Optical SteadyShot (OIS) |
| Burst Rate | 11fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 15fps |
| Battery Life | 390 shots (CIPA) | ~260 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 539g (body only) | 292g |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 92.8 × 58.8mm | 105.5 × 60.0 × 43.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.75× 3.69M-dot | None |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-Mount | Fixed zoom — 18–50mm f/1.8–4.0 equiv |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, Micro HDMI | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T3 | ZV-1 II |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — |
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