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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon Z8

Portability
76
Imaging
67
Features
79
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T2 front
 
Nikon Z8 front
Portability
55
Imaging
83
Features
83
Overall
83

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon Z8 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T2
(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)
  • 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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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon Z8 Overview

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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The Fujifilm X-T2 was brought out 7 years prior to the Z8 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

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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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 
ReleasedMay 2023July 2016More modern by 83 months
Display resolution2089k1040kSharper 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 typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3.2"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).

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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.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon Z8 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon Z8 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon Z8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon Z8 Portrait photography highlights
80
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
89
manual focus
high resolution (46MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T2
Street photography with Nikon Z8
75
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
72
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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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Sports photography advice
Nikon Z8 Sports photography advice
72
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)
81
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