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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon Z8

Portability
79
Imaging
58
Features
76
Overall
65
Fujifilm X-T1 front
 
Nikon Z8 front
Portability
55
Imaging
83
Features
83
Overall
83

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon Z8 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Boost to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Revealed April 2014
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-T2
Nikon Z8
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Push 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-T1 vs Nikon Z8 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Fujifilm X-T1 versus Nikon Z8, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T1 (16MP) and Z8 (46MP) and the Fujifilm X-T1 (APS-C) and Z8 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-T1 was announced 10 years earlier than the Z8 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm X-T1 scores against the Z8 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 over the Nikon Z8

 Fujifilm X-T1 Z8 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z8 over the Fujifilm X-T1

 Z8 Fujifilm X-T1 
IntroducedMay 2023April 2014More modern by 110 months
Display size3.20"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2089k1040kClearer display (+1049k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 and Nikon Z8

 Fujifilm X-T1 Z8 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon Z8 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T1 provides physical measurements of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") having a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z8 has sizing of 144mm x 119mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-T1 versus Nikon Z8 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 versus the Z8.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon Z8 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T1 and Z8 is 79 and 55 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon Z8 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon Z8 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T1 and Z8.

As you can see, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T1 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Nikon Z8 will show more detail with its extra 30 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-T1 will be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon Z8 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon Z8 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon Z8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Portrait photography information
Nikon Z8 Portrait photography information
74
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
89
has manual focus
resolution is great (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Street photography details
Nikon Z8 Street photography details
75
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
no image stabilization
72
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
features focus via touch
environment proof
great high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than average in class (910g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Sports photography factors
Nikon Z8 Sports photography factors
66
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (350 CIPA)
81
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
high max frames per second (30.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is great (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
supports phase detect AF
low maximum shutter speed