Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon D6

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-T20 and Nikon D6. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-T20 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Nikon D6 is from Nikon. Both Fujifilm and Nikon are well known brands though.

Fujifilm X-T20 were released 2017 and Nikon D6 was released 2020. That is a 3 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm X-T20 2017
Nikon D6 2020

Type of camera

Fujifilm X-T20 is a Mirrorless camera while Nikon D6 is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-T20 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Nikon D6 has a "Nikon FX"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

Camera Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Fujifilm X-T20 75 mm
Fujifilm sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Nikon D6 50 mm
Full-frame sensor
No crop factor/focal length multiplier

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:

Resolution

Fujifilm X-T20 has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon D6 has 21 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Fujifilm X-T20 24 MP
24000000 pixels
6000 x 4000
Nikon D6 21 MP
20668416 pixels
5568 x 3712

Fujifilm X-T20 has a 16 % larger resolution than Nikon D6. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Nikon D6 has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm X-T20. Nikon D6 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 102400 while Fujifilm X-T20 has 200 to 12800.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm X-T20 200-12800
Nikon D6 100-102400

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Fujifilm X-T20
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D6

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm X-T20 can shoot up to 8 pictures per seconds and Nikon D6 can shoot up to 14 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-T20 8
Nikon D6 14

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

In this case, both Fujifilm X-T20 and Nikon D6 can shoot movies.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Nikon D6 weighs 1270 gr (equal to 2.8 lb) which is 232% heavier than Fujifilm X-T20 and its 383 gr (or 0.84 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm X-T20 383 gr
0.84 lb
Nikon D6 1270 gr
2.8 lb

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon D6 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-T20 and Nikon D6, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product
Fujifilm X-T20
Nikon D6
Name Fujifilm X-T20 Nikon D6
Manufacturer Fujifilm Nikon
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm X-T20
Nikon D6
Release Year 2017 2020
Release Date 2017-01-19 2019-09-04
MSRP 899 USD 6499 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm X-T20
Nikon D6
Camera Type Mirrorless DSLR
Sensor
Fujifilm X-T20
Nikon D6
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) Full Frame (approx 36 x 23.9 mm)
Also known as "FX"
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Resolution 6000 x 4000 pixels 5568 x 3712 pixels
Megapixels 24 MP 21 MP
Image Processor X-Processor Pro2 EXPEED 6
Image
Fujifilm X-T20
Nikon D6
ISO Range 200 - 12800 100 - 102400
White Balance Presets 7 12
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW
Optics & Focus
Fujifilm X-T20
Nikon D6
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 325 105
Lens Mount Fujifilm X

See Compatible Lenses
Nikon F

See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier APS-C Sensor (1.5x)
1.5x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 36 mm
50 mm becomes 75 mm
100 mm becomes 150 mm
200 mm becomes 300 mm
FX (Full frame)
No multiplier
Example:
24 mm remains 24 mm
50 mm remains 50 mm
100 mm remains 100 mm
200 mm remains 200 mm
Screen & Viewfinder
Fujifilm X-T20
Nikon D6
Articulated LCD Tilting Fixed
Screen size 3” 3.2”
Screen dots 1040000 2359000
Touch screen Yes Yes
Screen type TFT LCD (RGBW) TFT LCD
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.93× (0.62× 35mm equiv.) 0.72x
Viewfinder Resolution 2360000 0
Photography features
Fujifilm X-T20
Nikon D6
Frames per second 8 fps 14 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 900 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Built-in Flash Yes No
Built-in Flash Range 5 meters N/A
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse Yes Yes
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Average
Multi
Center Weighted
Highlight Weighted
Spot
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps) +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV steps)
Videography features
Fujifilm X-T20
Nikon D6
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format H.264
MPEG4
H.264
Video resolution 1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes
Built-in Speakers Yes Yes
Storage
Fujifilm X-T20
Nikon D6
Memory Card SD/SDHC
Compact Flash Express
XQD
Connectivity
Fujifilm X-T20
Nikon D6
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port Yes Yes
Headphone Port No Yes
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n)
Yes
Built-in (802.11ac + Bluetooth)
Remote Control Yes (via smartphone, cable release) Yes (Wired or smartphone)
GPS Yes
Optional via Smartphone
Yes
Built-in
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm X-T20
Nikon D6
Enviromentally sealed No Yes
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details NP-W126S lithium-ion battery
EN-EL18c lithium-ion battery & charager
Battery Life (CIPA) 350 shots 3580 shots
Width 118 mm 160 mm
Height 83 mm 163 mm
Depth 41 mm 92 mm
Weight 383 gram 1270 gram