Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon Z8
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58 Features
76 Overall
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83 Overall
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon Z8 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon Z8 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-T1 and Nikon Z8. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-T1 Gallery and Nikon Z8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 over the Nikon Z8
Fujifilm X-T1 | Z8 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon Z8 over the Fujifilm X-T1
Z8 | Fujifilm X-T1 | |||
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Introduced | May 2023 | ![]() | April 2014 | More modern by 110 months |
Display size | 3.20" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 2089k | ![]() | 1040k | Clearer display (+1049k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 and Nikon Z8
Fujifilm X-T1 | Z8 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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