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Fujifilm

X-T3

APS-C hybrid that put Fujifilm on the video map with 10-bit internal 4K.

$1,499

Launch price

Released Sep 2018

vs
ZR

Nikon

ZR

Compact Nikon RED full-frame 6K cinema camera with R3D NE RAW, 32-bit float audio, 7.5-stop VR, and Z mount.

$2,199

Launch price

Released Sep 2025

ZR is 7 years newer.

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Wins

3categories

X-T3

Sports & ActionTravel

Wins

5categories

ZR

Video & HybridPortrait

1 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

X-T3 wins 1 categories·ZR wins 4 categories
  • AX-T3 has higher Burst (mechanical) (11 fps vs 0 fps)
  • BZR has higher IBIS effectiveness (7.5 stops vs 0 stops)
  • BZR has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 12,800)
  • BZR has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 30 fps)
  • BZR has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)

Key specs at a glance

X-T3ZR
Resolution26.1 MP24.5 MP
SensorAPS-CFull Frame
ISO max12,80051,200
Burst30 fps120 fps
4K60 fps120 fps
IBISNo7.5-stop
Weight539 g630 g
Battery390 shots

Size and weight, to scale

X-T3

133 × 93 × 59 mm

539 g (1.19 lb / 19.01 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

ZR front view

ZR

134 × 81 × 49 mm

630 g (1.39 lb / 22.22 oz)

X-T3 is 2mm narrower than ZR but it is also 12mm taller and 10mm thicker.

X-T3 is 91 g lighter than ZR.

Depth (front-to-back): 59mm X-T3 · 49mm ZR

Back view, to scale

Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.

X-T3

133 × 93 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

ZR back view

ZR

134 × 81 mm

Top view, to scale

Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.

X-T3

133 × 59 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

ZR top view

ZR

134 × 49 mm

Sensor size, to scale

X-T3

23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C

367 mm² area

ZR

35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame

858 mm² area

2.3× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.

Lens ecosystem

Native lens selection

X-T3

✓ more lenses

Fujifilm X

105+

native lenses available

45 first-party60 third-party

ZR

Nikon Z

90+

native lenses available

40 first-party50 third-party

Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseX-T3ZR
Portrait
5.5Fair
7.5Good✓ wins
Sports & Action
7.0Good✓ wins
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
5.0Fair
9.0Excellent✓ wins
Landscape
4.0Fair
7.0Good✓ wins
Travel
6.5Good
6.5Good
Wildlife
6.5Good
6.5Good
Vlogging
5.5Fair
7.0Good✓ wins

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

X-T3

  • Burst (mechanical)

    11 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 132.5, 92.8, 58.8

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-II

  • Weight

    539 g vs 630 g — lower is better

  • Resolution

    26.1 MP vs 24.5 MP — higher is better

Reasons to choose

ZR

  • Subject recognition

    Adds People, Birds, Dogs…

  • IBIS effectiveness

    7.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 134, 80.5, 49

  • Card types

    Adds CFexpress Type B, XQD, MicroSD UHS-I

  • ISO max (native)

    51,200 vs 12,800 — higher is better

  • Burst (electronic)

    120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better

  • Codecs

    Adds R3D NE, N-RAW, ProRes RAW HQ…

  • AA filter

    Only ZR supports it

Both cameras share

  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseBoth support pre-capture / pre-release
  • Weather sealingBoth support weather sealing
  • Card slotsBoth 2
  • TouchscreenBoth support touchscreen
  • Wi-FiBoth support wi-fi

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

X-T3

Pros

  • 10-bit 4K internal
  • 26MP
  • Great used value

Cons

  • No IBIS
  • Superseded
  • APS-C

ZR

Pros

  • 6K/60p R3D NE RAW
  • 32-bit float audio
  • 7.5-stop stabilization
  • Compact 535g cinema body

Cons

  • No built-in EVF
  • Cinema-first ergonomics
  • Single CFexpress plus MicroSD workflow

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

X-T3
ZR
Resolution
26.1 MP+7%
24.5 MP
Sensor type
APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4
Full Frame CMOS
Sensor size
23.5 x 15.6 mm
35.9 × 23.9 mm
AA filter
No
Yes
X-T3
ZR
Processor
X-Processor 4
EXPEED 7 / RED imaging pipeline
X-T3
ZR
ISO min (native)
160
100−60 less
ISO max (native)
12,800
51,200+2 stops
ISO max (expanded)
51,200
204,800
X-T3
ZR
Shutter type
Focal Plane Shutter
Electronic
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
N/A
Max electronic speed
1/32000 sec
1/16000 sec
X-T3
ZR
AF system
Intelligent Hybrid AF (TTL contrast AF / TTL phase detection AF)
Hybrid AF with deep-learning subject detection
AF points / zones
425
AF frame coverage
100 %
AF low-light limit
-3 EV
Eye AF
Yes
Yes
Animal / bird AF
No
Yes
Subject recognition
People, Birds, Dogs, Cats, Cars, Bicycles, Motorcycles, Trains, Airplanes

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for video, X-T3 or ZR?

ZR scores 9.0/10 versus 5.0/10 for X-T3 — 6K video for oversampled 4K.

What's the resolution difference between the X-T3 and ZR?

X-T3 is 26.1 MP and ZR is 24.5 MP, so the X-T3 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the X-T3 and ZR have in-body image stabilization?

X-T3 does not have IBIS, while zR has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the X-T3 or the ZR?

X-T3 reaches 30 fps electronic. ZR reaches 120 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the X-T3 and ZR?

X-T3 weighs 539 g and ZR weighs 630 g, so the X-T3 is 91 g lighter.

Do the X-T3 and ZR record 4K video?

X-T3: 4K up to 60p. ZR: 6K (max), 4K up to 120p.

Are the X-T3 and ZR weather sealed?

X-T3: Yes. ZR: Yes.

How much does each cost?

X-T3 launched at $1,499 and ZR at $2,199. The X-T3 is $700 less.

Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.

Product images courtesy of Fujifilm and Nikon press materials.