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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Nikon Z8

Portability
52
Imaging
92
Features
86
Overall
89
Fujifilm GFX 100 front
 
Nikon Z8 front
Portability
55
Imaging
83
Features
83
Overall
83

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Nikon Z8 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 100
(Full Review)
  • 102MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 1320g - 156 x 144 x 75mm
  • Introduced May 2019
Nikon Z8
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 910g - 144 x 119 x 83mm
  • Launched May 2023
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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Nikon Z8 Overview

Below is a extended review of the Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Nikon Z8, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100 (102MP) and Z8 (46MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100 (Medium format) and Z8 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm GFX 100 was unveiled 5 years before the Z8 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm GFX 100 scores vs the Z8 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100 over the Nikon Z8

 Fujifilm GFX 100 Z8 
Screen resolution2360k2089kClearer screen (+271k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon Z8 over the Fujifilm GFX 100

 Z8 Fujifilm GFX 100 
LaunchedMay 2023May 2019More recent by 48 months

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100 and Nikon Z8

 Fujifilm GFX 100 Z8 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3.20"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Nikon Z8 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm GFX 100 comes with exterior dimensions of 156mm x 144mm x 75mm (6.1" x 5.7" x 3.0") having a weight of 1320 grams (2.91 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z8 has measurements of 144mm x 119mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Nikon Z8 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100 and the Z8.

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Nikon Z8 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 100 and Z8 is 52 and 55 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Nikon Z8 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Nikon Z8 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over specs. The graphic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm GFX 100 and Z8.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 100 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm GFX 100 will offer you greater detail having an extra 56 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The older Fujifilm GFX 100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Nikon Z8 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Nikon Z8 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Nikon Z8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Portrait photography factors
Nikon Z8 Portrait photography factors
95
focusing manually
resolution is excellent (102MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
89
manual focus
high MP (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Street photography features
Nikon Z8 Street photography features
72
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
exports RAW formats
offers touch to focus
environment sealing
more heavy than competition (1,320 grams)
72
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
environment proofing
great ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than others in class (910g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Sports photography advice
Nikon Z8 Sports photography advice
90
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is excellent (102MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery power (800 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
81
silent mode (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (30.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low