Nikon
Nikon Z8
45.7 MP · 8K60 N-RAW · Z9 in smaller body
94
/ 100
From $3,999
VS
Nikon Z8 wins by 2
Fujifilm
Fujifilm X100VI
40 MP · Fixed 23 mm f/2 · IBIS
92
/ 100
From $1,599
Specdex verdict
Nikon Z8 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Nikon Z8 lands at 94 and Fujifilm X100VI at 92. That puts Nikon Z8 ahead by 2 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 X100VI if…
- ✓Viral for a reason — gorgeous JPEGs out of camera
- ✓Compact with IBIS
- ✓Hybrid OVF/EVF
Score breakdown
Nikon Z8
94 photo 96
video 94
autofocus 94
ergonomics 90
Fujifilm X100VI
92 photo 94
video 84
autofocus 82
ergonomics 96
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Nikon Z8
Fujifilm X100VI
Sensor
45.7 MP BSI stacked
40 MP X-Trans 5 HR APS-C
Mount
Nikon Z
—
Video
8K60 N-RAW, 4K120
—
Stabilization
5-axis IBIS
6-stop IBIS
Lens
—
Fixed 23 mm f/2 (35 mm equiv)
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 X100VI
Pros
- +Viral for a reason — gorgeous JPEGs out of camera
- +Compact with IBIS
- +Hybrid OVF/EVF
Cons
- −Fixed lens (not for everyone)
- −Severe supply issues
- −AF still behind Sony
FAQ: Nikon Z8 vs Fujifilm X100VI
Which is better, Nikon Z8 or Fujifilm X100VI? +
Nikon Z8 scores 94 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. 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 X100VI worth the price? +
At $1,599, Fujifilm X100VI delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in ergonomics.
Does Nikon Z8 or Fujifilm X100VI 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.