X-T5vs Z6
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Portraits & Landscape — X-T5 (2022): Fujifilm's finest stills camera — 40MP, 7-stop IBIS, and the most distinctive colour rendering available.
Travel, Portrait, Video — Z6 (2018): Nikon's proof of concept — and a genuinely excellent camera.
Who should buy what
X-T5 (2022)
- Landscape and studio photographers who want maximum APS-C resolution
- X-T4 owners who want 40MP and a more compact, stripped-back body
- Fujifilm shooters who prioritise stills quality over video features
- Photographers who want the best sensor in the X-mount system
Z6 (2018)
- Nikon DSLR users making their first move to mirrorless
- Photographers who want full-frame Nikon glass on a budget
Quick take: The x-t5 has the highest resolution at 40mp; the z6 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T5 (2022) | Z6 (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £749 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | 24.5MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 10-bit | 4K 30fps (full-width), 1080p 120fps |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | 273-point phase-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 12fps |
| Battery Life | ~740 shots (CIPA) | 310 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 557g body only | 585g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 129.5 × 91.1 × 63.8mm | 134.0 × 100.5 × 67.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification | EVF 0.80× 3.69M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M-dot |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Nikon Z-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual slots: UHS-II + UHS-I | Single XQD / CFexpress Type B |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T5 | Z6 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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