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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon Z8

Portability
73
Imaging
71
Features
88
Overall
77
Fujifilm X-S10 front
 
Nikon Z8 front
Portability
55
Imaging
83
Features
83
Overall
83

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
75
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