Nikon Z8
Stacked 45 MP · 8K 60p · Pro hybrid
Fujifilm X-T5
40.2 MP APS-C · X-Processor 5 · 7-stop IBIS
Nikon Z8 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Nikon Z8 lands at 95 and Fujifilm X-T5 at 91. That puts Nikon Z8 ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Nikon Z8 if…
- ✓Z9 sensor in compact body
- ✓8K 60p RAW internal
- ✓Class-leading EVF
Pick Fujifilm X-T5 if…
- ✓40.2 MP APS-C with 7-stop IBIS
- ✓20 film simulations out-of-camera
- ✓Tactile SLR-style dials
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 | Nikon Z8 | Fujifilm X-T5 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | 45.4 MP stacked CMOS (8256×5504) | 40.2 MP X-Trans 5 HR APS-C |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Fujifilm X |
| Burst | 20 fps RAW / 30 fps JPEG / 120 fps reduced-res | 20 fps electronic / 15 fps mechanical |
| Video | 8.3K 60p 12-bit N-RAW · 4K 120p | 6.2K 30p, 4K 60p (1.23× crop) |
| AF | 3D-Tracking + 9 subject types | 425-point hybrid phase + contrast |
| Storage | CFexpress B + SD UHS-II | — |
| Weight | 910 g | ▲ 557 g |
| ISO | — | 125–12800 (ext. 64–51200) |
| Stabilization | — | 7-stop IBIS |
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
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
FAQ: Nikon Z8 vs Fujifilm X-T5
Which is better, Nikon Z8 or Fujifilm X-T5? +
Nikon Z8 scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Nikon Z8 worth the price? +
At $3,999, Nikon Z8 delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in sensor.
Is Fujifilm X-T5 worth the price? +
At $1,699, Fujifilm X-T5 delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in photo.
Does Nikon Z8 or Fujifilm X-T5 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, Nikon Z8 or Fujifilm X-T5? +
Fujifilm X-T5 — leads on ergonomics (94 vs 92). Compared on the ergonomics sub-score.
Which is better for video, Nikon Z8 or Fujifilm X-T5? +
Nikon Z8 — leads on video (96 vs 82). Compared on the video sub-score.