Fujifilm X-T5
40.2 MP APS-C · X-Processor 5 · 7-stop IBIS
Nikon Z8
Stacked 45 MP · 8K 60p · Pro hybrid
Nikon Z8 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Fujifilm X-T5 lands at 91 and Nikon Z8 at 95. That puts Nikon Z8 ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Fujifilm X-T5 if…
- ✓40.2 MP APS-C with 7-stop IBIS
- ✓20 film simulations out-of-camera
- ✓Tactile SLR-style dials
Pick Nikon Z8 if…
- ✓Z9 sensor in compact body
- ✓8K 60p RAW internal
- ✓Class-leading EVF
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testErgonomics
Fujifilm X-T5Compared on the ergonomics sub-score
Fujifilm X-T5 leads on ergonomics (94 vs 92).
Video
Nikon Z8Compared on the video sub-score
Nikon Z8 leads on video (96 vs 82).
Value for money
Fujifilm X-T5Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
Fujifilm X-T5 more score per dollar ($1,699 vs $3,999).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | 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) | — |
| Stabilization | 7-stop IBIS | — |
| Weight | ▲ 557 g | 910 g |
| Storage | — | CFexpress B + SD UHS-II |
Fujifilm X-T5
- +40.2 MP APS-C with 7-stop IBIS
- +20 film simulations out-of-camera
- +Tactile SLR-style dials
- −Video less polished than X-H2S
- −AF still trails Sony for sports
- −40 MP demands good glass
Nikon Z8
- +Z9 sensor in compact body
- +8K 60p RAW internal
- +Class-leading EVF
- −No vertical grip integrated
- −Only 1 CFexpress + 1 SD slot
- −Heavy at 910g
FAQ: Fujifilm X-T5 vs Nikon Z8
Which is better, Fujifilm X-T5 or Nikon Z8? +
Nikon Z8 scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Fujifilm X-T5 worth the price? +
At $1,699, Fujifilm X-T5 delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in photo.
Is Nikon Z8 worth the price? +
At $3,999, Nikon Z8 delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in sensor.
Does Fujifilm X-T5 or Nikon Z8 last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for ergonomics, Fujifilm X-T5 or Nikon Z8? +
Fujifilm X-T5 — leads on ergonomics (94 vs 92). Compared on the ergonomics sub-score.
Which is better for video, Fujifilm X-T5 or Nikon Z8? +
Nikon Z8 — leads on video (96 vs 82). Compared on the video sub-score.