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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z8

Portability
83 Imaging
67 Features
82 Overall
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Fujifilm X-T20 front
 
Nikon Z8 front
Portability
55 Imaging
82 Features
83 Overall
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z8 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T20
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Revealed January 2017
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-T10
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-T30
Nikon Z8
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 910g - 144 x 119 x 83mm
  • Announced May 2023
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z8 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z8, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) and Z8 (46MP) and the Fujifilm X-T20 (APS-C) and Z8 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-T20 was brought out 7 years earlier than the Z8 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T20 grades against the Z8 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T20 over the Nikon Z8

          

          

            
 Fujifilm X-T20 Z8 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Nikon Z8 over the Fujifilm X-T20

          

          

            
 Z8 Fujifilm X-T20 
AnnouncedMay 2023January 2017Fresher by 76 months
Display size3.20"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2089k920kCrisper display (+1169k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T20 and Nikon Z8

          

          

            
 Fujifilm X-T20 Z8 
Focus manually  Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z8 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T20 offers outside measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Nikon Z8 has proportions of 144mm x 119mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z8 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-T20 versus the Z8.
Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z8 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T20 and Z8 is 83 and 55 respectively.
Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z8 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z8 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Often, it's hard to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The visual below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T20 and Z8.
All in all, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T20 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Nikon Z8 will give extra detail having its extra 22MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T20 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

            Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z8 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z8 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Fujifilm X-T20 as a Portrait photography camera
 Nikon Z8 as a Portrait photography camera
80
 has manual focus
 resolution is good (24MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 includes face detect autofocus
 exports RAW files
89
 manual focus
 high  resolution (46MP)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 supports face detect focus
 supports RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Fujifilm X-T20 as a Street photography camera
 Nikon Z8 as a Street photography camera
78
 screen tilts
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 exports RAW files
 offers focus via touch
 no image stabilization
72
 screen tilts
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 supports RAW files
 provides focus via touch
 weather proofing
 good high ISO (25,600)
 heavier than average in class (910g)
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm X-T20 Sports photography advice
Nikon Z8 Sports photography advice
75
 quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
 resolution is good (24MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 includes tracking focus
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
 no image stabilization
81
 quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
 fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames per second)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 high  resolution (46 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 supports tracking focus
 weather proofing
 comes with phase detect auto focus
 max shutter speed is low (1/s)
 low battery pack (330 per charge)
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm X-T20 Travel photography highlights
Nikon Z8 Travel photography highlights
76
 offers focus via touch
 resolution is good (24MP)
 flash built-in
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
61
 weather proofing
 connects via bluetooth
 provides focus via touch
 high  resolution (46MP)
 low battery pack (330 per charge)
 heavier than average in class (910g)
 display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm X-T20 Landscape photography features
Nikon Z8 Landscape photography features
78
 has manual focus
 switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 resolution is good (24MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 doesnt have anti aliasing filter
 exports RAW files
 no image stabilization
83
 manual focus
 switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 screen is a good size (3.20 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 high  resolution (46MP)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 good high ISO (25,600)
 supports RAW files
 weather proofing
 has dual storage slots
 low battery pack (330 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm X-T20 Vlogging details
Nikon Z8 Vlogging details
36
 built-in touchscreen
 includes face detect autofocus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 includes mic socket
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 no image stabilization
33
 has touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detect focus
 video resolution high (7680 x 4320 pixels)
 does have mic jack
 display isn't selfie friendly
 heavier than average in class (910g)
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z8 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T20 and Nikon Z8
 Fujifilm X-T20Nikon Z8
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-T20 Nikon Z8
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2017-01-18 2023-05-10
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X-Processor Pro2 -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III Stacked CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 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
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 8256 x 5504
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 102400
Min native ISO 200 64
RAW files    
Min enhanced ISO 100 32
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 325 493
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Nikon Z
Total lenses 54 46
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3.20"
Resolution of display 920k dot 2,089k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 3,686k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.8x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 900s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s -
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000s 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed 14.0fps 30.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 5.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, rear-curtain synchro, commander Front-curtain sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Off
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash sync 1/180s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
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 format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, H.265
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 383 gr (0.84 pounds) 910 gr (2.01 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") 144 x 119 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 350 photos 330 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S EN-EL15c
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible) one CFexpress Type B slot and one UHS-II SD slot
Storage slots One 2
Price at release $900 $3,999