Nikon
Nikon Z8
45.7 MP · 8K60 N-RAW · Z9 in smaller body
94
/ 100
From $3,999
VS
Nikon Z8 wins by 3
Fujifilm
Fujifilm X-T5
40 MP APS-C · X-Processor 5 · Film sims
91
/ 100
From $1,699
Specdex verdict
Nikon Z8 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Nikon Z8 lands at 94 and Fujifilm X-T5 at 91. That puts Nikon Z8 ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Nikon Z8 if…
- ✓Z9 internals, smaller body
- ✓No mechanical shutter
- ✓Superb N-Log video
Pick Fujifilm X-T5 if…
- ✓40 MP APS-C with IBIS
- ✓Film simulations out-of-camera
- ✓Tactile controls
Score breakdown
Nikon Z8
94 photo 96
video 94
autofocus 94
ergonomics 90
Fujifilm X-T5
91 photo 94
video 82
autofocus 82
ergonomics 94
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Nikon Z8
Fujifilm X-T5
Sensor
45.7 MP BSI stacked
40 MP X-Trans 5 HR APS-C
Mount
Nikon Z
Fujifilm X
Video
8K60 N-RAW, 4K120
6.2K30, 4K60 1.23× crop
Stabilization
5-axis IBIS
7-stop IBIS
Nikon Z8
Pros
- +Z9 internals, smaller body
- +No mechanical shutter
- +Superb N-Log video
Cons
- −Heavy
- −Battery life shorter than Z9
- −Complex menu system
Fujifilm X-T5
Pros
- +40 MP APS-C with IBIS
- +Film simulations out-of-camera
- +Tactile controls
Cons
- −Video less polished vs X-H2S
- −AF still trails Sony
- −40 MP demands good glass
FAQ: Nikon Z8 vs Fujifilm X-T5
Which is better, Nikon Z8 or Fujifilm X-T5? +
Nikon Z8 scores 94 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. 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 94 — strongest in photo.
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.