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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon Z8

Portability
73
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Fujifilm X-S10 front
 
Nikon Z8 front
Portability
55
Imaging
82
Features
83
Overall
82

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon Z8 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S10
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 465g - 126 x 85 x 65mm
  • Released October 2020
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-S20
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
  • Introduced May 2023
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon Z8 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Fujifilm X-S10 versus Nikon Z8, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) and Z8 (46MP) and the Fujifilm X-S10 (APS-C) and Z8 (Full frame) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-S10 was brought out 3 years prior to the Z8 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm X-S10 grades against the Z8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S10 over the Nikon Z8

 Fujifilm X-S10 Z8 
Screen typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon Z8 over the Fujifilm X-S10

 Z8 Fujifilm X-S10 
IntroducedMay 2023October 2020More recent by 31 months
Screen size3.20"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2089k1040kCrisper screen (+1049k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S10 and Nikon Z8

 Fujifilm X-S10 Z8 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon Z8 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-S10 has got outer dimensions of 126mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) and the Nikon Z8 has sizing of 144mm x 119mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-S10 versus Nikon Z8 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-S10 vs the Z8.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon Z8 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-S10 and Z8 is 73 and 55 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon Z8 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon Z8 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-S10 and Z8.

All in all, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-S10 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Nikon Z8 will provide more detail having its extra 20 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-S10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon Z8 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon Z8 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon Z8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-S10
Portrait photography with Nikon Z8
82
focusing manually
megapixel count fantastic (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW files
89
manual focus
MP count excellent (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-S10
Street photography with Nikon Z8
74
built in image stabilization
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
offers touch focus
heavier than average (465g)
72
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
provides focus via touch
weather proof
great high ISO (25,600)
heavier than average (910 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-S10
Sports photography with Nikon Z8
85
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
max frames per second high (20.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization
megapixel count fantastic (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
81
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
high fps (30.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
comes with phase detect AF
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/s)
not so great battery life (330 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Travel photography highlights
Nikon Z8 Travel photography highlights
76
has bluetooth
offers touch focus
megapixel count fantastic (26 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
heavier than average (465 grams)
61
weather proof
supports bluetooth
provides focus via touch
MP count excellent (46MP)
not so great battery life (330 per charge)
heavier than average (910g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Landscape photography features
Nikon Z8 Landscape photography features
85
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization
megapixel count fantastic (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
supports RAW files
83
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.20 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
2 card slots
not so great battery life (330 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Vlogging highlights
Nikon Z8 Vlogging highlights
77
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
built in image stabilization
supports face detect focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic port
heavier than average (465g)
33
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
high res video (7680 x 4320 pxls)
does have external mic support
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than average (910 grams)
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon Z8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S10 and Nikon Z8
 Fujifilm X-S10Nikon Z8
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-S10 Nikon Z8
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2020-10-15 2023-05-10
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS Stacked CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 46MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6240 x 4160 8256 x 5504
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max enhanced ISO 51200 102400
Minimum native ISO 160 64
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 32
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 425 493
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Nikon Z
Amount of lenses 54 46
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Type of display Fully articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3.20 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 2,089k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 3,686k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.8x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 900 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs -
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames/s 30.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Front-curtain sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 7680 x 4320 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, L
Max video resolution 4096x2160 7680x4320
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, H.265
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 465 grams (1.03 pounds) 910 grams (2.01 pounds)
Physical dimensions 126 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") 144 x 119 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 98
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.2
DXO Low light score not tested 2548
Other
Battery life 325 images 330 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL15c
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I supported) one CFexpress Type B slot and one UHS-II SD slot
Card slots One Two
Price at release $999 $3,999