Fujifilm X-T5
91/100 editorial
US launch / reference: $1,699
Third-party reference ↗Fujifilm X-T5 vs Nikon Z8
Nikon Z8 leads by 4 editorial points. Your priorities and current prices can change the better choice.
Nikon Z8
95/100 editorial
US launch / reference: $3,999
Third-party reference ↗Start with the tradeoffs
Consider Fujifilm X-T5 for
- 40.2 MP APS-C with 7-stop IBIS
- 20 film simulations out-of-camera
- Tactile SLR-style dials
Tradeoff: Video less polished than X-H2S
Consider Nikon Z8 for
- Z9 sensor in compact body
- 8K 60p RAW internal
- Class-leading EVF
Tradeoff: No vertical grip integrated
Scores and judgments are editorial. Specdex does not run an in-house benchmark lab. Manufacturer claims and independent measurements may use different test conditions.
Editorial fit by scenario
Ergonomics
Fujifilm X-T5
leads on ergonomics (94 vs 92)
Based on available shared editorial ratings.
Video
Nikon Z8
leads on video (96 vs 82)
Based on available shared editorial ratings.
Specifications side by side
Arrows indicate a higher capacity, higher power rating, or lower weight/time for comparable simple quantities. They do not establish overall product quality. Unknown values remain unavailable.
| Specification | Fujifilm X-T5 | Nikon Z8 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | 40.2 MP X-Trans 5 HR APS-C | 45.4 MP stacked CMOS (8256×5504) |
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Nikon Z |
| Burst | 20 fps electronic / 15 fps mechanical | 20 fps RAW / 30 fps JPEG / 120 fps reduced-res |
| Video | 6.2K 30p, 4K 60p (1.23× crop) | 8.3K 60p 12-bit N-RAW · 4K 120p |
| AF | 425-point hybrid phase + contrast | 3D-Tracking + 9 subject types |
| ISO | 125–12800 (ext. 64–51200) | Not documented |
| Stabilization | 7-stop IBIS | Not documented |
| Weight | ↑ 557 g | 910 g |
| Storage | Not documented | CFexpress B + SD UHS-II |
Inspect the shared editorial ratings
Missing criteria are excluded from pairwise scenarios. A difference below two points is treated as a tie. These are not raw benchmarks.
- video
- 82 / 96
- ergonomics
- 94 / 92
Fujifilm X-T5
Prices & availability
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Nikon Z8
Prices & availability
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