Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon Z8
Portability
76 Imaging
66 Features
79 Overall
71
76 Imaging
66 Features
79 Overall
71
Portability
55 Imaging
82 Features
83 Overall
82
55 Imaging
82 Features
83 Overall
82
Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon Z8 Key Specs
Fujifilm X-T2
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 507g - 133 x 92 x 49mm
- Launched July 2016
- Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T1
- Newer Model is Fujifilm X-T3
Nikon Z8
(Full Review)
(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
- Released May 2023
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Below, we are contrasting the Fujifilm X-T2 and Nikon Z8, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) and Z8 (46MP) and the Fujifilm X-T2 (APS-C) and Z8 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor measurements.
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Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T2 scores against the Z8 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-T2 & Nikon Z8. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X-T2 Gallery & Nikon Z8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T2 over the Nikon Z8
| Fujifilm X-T2 | Z8 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Nikon Z8 over the Fujifilm X-T2
| Z8 | Fujifilm X-T2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | May 2023 |  | July 2016 | More modern by 83 months |
| Display resolution | 2089k |  | 1040k | Sharper display (+1049k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T2 and Nikon Z8
| Fujifilm X-T2 | Z8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting display |
| Display dimension | 3.2" |  | 3.20" | Identical display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen |
Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon Z8 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T2 provides external dimensions of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z8 has proportions of 144mm x 119mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm X-T2 and Nikon Z8 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 versus the Z8.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T2 and Z8 is 76 and 55 respectively.
Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon Z8 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The image below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T2 and Z8.
Clearly, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T2 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Nikon Z8 will give extra detail having its extra 22 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-T2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon Z8 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-T2 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon Z8 Portrait photography highlights
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
manual focus
high resolution (46MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street photography with Fujifilm X-T2
Street photography with Nikon Z8
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
has touch focus
weather proof
great high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than competitors in class (910g)
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Nikon Z8 Sports photography advice
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
low battery (340 per charge)
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
high fps (30.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high resolution (46MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
has phase detect AF
max shutter speed is low (1/s)
low battery power (330 per charge)
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Fujifilm X-T2 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon Z8 as a Travel photography camera
environment proofing
MP count good (24MP)
low battery (340 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
has touch focus
high resolution (46 megapixels)
low battery power (330 CIPA)
more heavy than competitors in class (910g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Fujifilm X-T2 Landscape photography features
Nikon Z8 Landscape photography features
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
low battery (340 per charge)
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.20 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high resolution (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proof
2 card slots
low battery power (330 CIPA)
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Nikon Z8 Vlogging details
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (7680 x 4320 resolution)
has external microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors in class (910g)
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon Z8 Specifications
| Fujifilm X-T2 | Nikon Z8 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | FujiFilm | Nikon |
| Model | Fujifilm X-T2 | Nikon Z8 |
| Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2016-07-07 | 2023-05-10 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | X-Processor Pro2 | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS III | Stacked CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
| Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.6mm | 35.9 x 23.9mm |
| Sensor area | 368.2mm² | 858.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 46 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 8256 x 5504 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 51200 | 102400 |
| Min native ISO | 200 | 64 |
| RAW files | ||
| Min boosted ISO | 100 | 32 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 325 | 493 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Fujifilm X | Nikon Z |
| Amount of lenses | 54 | 46 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Tilting | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 3.2 inch | 3.20 inch |
| Resolution of display | 1,040k dots | 2,089k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | 3,686k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.77x | 0.8x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 900s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | - |
| Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/32000s | 1/32000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 14.0 frames per second | 30.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander | Front-curtain sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/250s | 1/200s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) | 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 |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 7680x4320 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264, H.265 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.0 (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 | 507 gr (1.12 lbs) | 910 gr (2.01 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 133 x 92 x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") | 144 x 119 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | 340 photographs | 330 photographs |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-W126S | EN-EL15c |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II | one CFexpress Type B slot and one UHS-II SD slot |
| Card slots | 2 | 2 |
| Pricing at launch | $1,600 | $3,999 |