Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon Z50

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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon Z50

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APS-C 366.6mm²
26.1 megapixels
ISO 160 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X-T3 Review.
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Compare Fujifilm X-T3 image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Fujifilm X-T3 conclusion.

APS-C 369.0mm²
20.9 megapixels
ISO 100 - 51,200

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Succeeded by the Fujifilm X-T4
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Differences

Fujifilm X-T3 advantages over Nikon Z50

In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

390 vs 320 shots
Capture more photos
More viewfinder magnification
0.75x vs 0.68x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
More pixels
26.1 vs 20.9 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Doesn't require an AA filter
Yes vs No
A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré
Longer exposure
900 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
20.0 fps vs 11.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
20.0 fps vs 11.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Nikon Z50 advantages over Fujifilm X-T3

Less expensive
$897 vs $1499
Save money for lenses or accessories
Longer video battery life
75 vs 40 minutes
Capture more video
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Lighter weight
533g vs 869g
Lighter weight
Wider angle kit lens
24 mm vs 27 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens
Higher extended ISO
204800 vs 51200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera

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Review Excerpt

Great image quality from both JPEGs and raw; Excellent high ISO performance; Up to 20fps full-res burst shooting; Very fast autofocus performance; High-res EVF; 3-way tilting touchscreen; Dual UHS-II slots; 4K 60p video; F-Log support.
Slightly higher noise levels than X-T2; No in-body image stabilization; Slight crop in 4K 60p (1.18x); Internal 10-bit HEVC video files require a fast, modern computer.
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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm X-T2

Fujifilm X-T3

Fujifilm X-T2

$1299
APS-C

Touchscreen
Built-in Bluetooth

$999
APS-C

Less expensive

Compare Fujifilm X-T3 vs Fujifilm X-T2

Nikon Z50

Fujifilm X-T2

$807
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

$999
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
More viewfinder magnification

Compare Nikon Z50 vs Fujifilm X-T2

Compared to Fujifilm X-H1

Fujifilm X-T3

Fujifilm X-H1

$1299
APS-C

Longer stills battery life
Thinner

$1199
APS-C

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X-T3 vs Fujifilm X-H1

Nikon Z50

Fujifilm X-H1

$807
APS-C

Longer video battery life
Internal flash

$1199
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
In-camera panoramas

Compare Nikon Z50 vs Fujifilm X-H1

Compared to Canon EOS M50

Fujifilm X-T3

Canon EOS M50

$1299
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$579
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Fujifilm X-T3 vs Canon EOS M50

Nikon Z50

Canon EOS M50

$807
APS-C

Larger sensor
Longer stills battery life

$579
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Nikon Z50 vs Canon EOS M50

Compared to Sony A6600

Fujifilm X-T3

Sony A6600

$1299
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Higher max flash sync

$1131
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
NFC

Compare Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A6600

Nikon Z50

Sony A6600

$807
APS-C

Less expensive
Internal flash

$1131
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
NFC

Compare Nikon Z50 vs Sony A6600

Compared to Fujifilm X-S10

Fujifilm X-T3

Fujifilm X-S10

$1299
APS-C

Dual card slots
Faster JPEG shooting

$999
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Slower slow-motion

Compare Fujifilm X-T3 vs Fujifilm X-S10

Nikon Z50

Fujifilm X-S10

$807
APS-C

Less expensive
Wider angle kit lens

$999
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Slower slow-motion

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