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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Nikon Z8

Portability
67
Imaging
71
Features
92
Overall
79
Fujifilm X-T4 front
 
Nikon Z8 front
Portability
55
Imaging
83
Features
83
Overall
83

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Nikon Z8 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 607g - 135 x 93 x 64mm
  • Released February 2020
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T3
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-T5
Nikon Z8
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Launched May 2023
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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Nikon Z8 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm X-T4 vs Nikon Z8, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T4 (26MP) and Z8 (46MP) and the Fujifilm X-T4 (APS-C) and Z8 (Full frame) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-T4 was revealed 4 years before the Z8 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T4 matches up vs the Z8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T4 over the Nikon Z8

 Fujifilm X-T4 Z8 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon Z8 over the Fujifilm X-T4

 Z8 Fujifilm X-T4 
LaunchedMay 2023February 2020More modern by 39 months
Screen size3.20"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2089k1620kClearer screen (+469k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T4 and Nikon Z8

 Fujifilm X-T4 Z8 
Manual focus More precise focus
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Nikon Z8 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T4 provides outer measurements of 135mm x 93mm x 64mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.5") along with a weight of 607 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Nikon Z8 has proportions of 144mm x 119mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-T4 vs Nikon Z8 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T4 against the Z8.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Nikon Z8 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T4 and Z8 is 67 and 55 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Nikon Z8 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Nikon Z8 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The pic here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T4 and Z8.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T4 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Nikon Z8 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 20 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-T4 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Nikon Z8 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Nikon Z8 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Nikon Z8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Portrait photography info
Nikon Z8 Portrait photography info
82
manual focus
megapixel count great (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
89
manual focus
great sensor resolution (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 as a Street photography camera
Nikon Z8 as a Street photography camera
74
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
offers focus via touch
environment proofing
heavier than competition in class (607g)
72
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
comes with touch focus
weather proof
great high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than average (910g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T4
Sports photography with Nikon Z8
85
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count great (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (500 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
81
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor resolution (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
low max shutter speed (1/ seconds)
not so great battery pack (330 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T4
Travel photography with Nikon Z8
75
better than average battery pack (500 per charge)
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
megapixel count great (26 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (607g)
61
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch focus
great sensor resolution (46 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (330 shots)
more heavy than average (910g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon Z8 as a Landscape photography camera
85
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count great (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
supports RAW files
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (500 shots)
two card slots
84
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is decent (3.20 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor resolution (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proof
2 card slots
not so great battery pack (330 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T4
Vlogging with Nikon Z8
75
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic socket
heavier than competition in class (607g)
33
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
high res video (7680 x 4320 resolution)
does have microphone support
does not have a selfie friendly screen
more heavy than average (910g)
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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Nikon Z8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T4 and Nikon Z8
 Fujifilm X-T4Nikon Z8
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-T4 Nikon Z8
Class Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2020-02-24 2023-05-10
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type X-Trans CMOS 4 Stacked CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 46 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6240 x 4160 8256 x 5504
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max enhanced ISO 51200 102400
Lowest native ISO 160 64
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 32
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 425 493
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Nikon Z
Available lenses 54 46
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.20 inches
Resolution of screen 1,620k dots 2,089k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 3,686k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.8x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 900 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 15.0 frames/s 30.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash 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 synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 240p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 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
Max video resolution 4096x2160 7680x4320
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 H.264, H.265
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (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 607 grams (1.34 pounds) 910 grams (2.01 pounds)
Physical dimensions 135 x 93 x 64mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.5") 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 500 pictures 330 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL15c
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots (UHS-II supported) one CFexpress Type B slot and one UHS-II SD slot
Card slots Two Two
Price at release $1,700 $3,999