Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon Z8
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67 Features
79 Overall
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83 Overall
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon Z8 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon Z8 Gallery
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 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon Z8 over the Fujifilm X-T2
Z8 | Fujifilm X-T2 | |||
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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 | |||
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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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