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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