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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Nikon Z8: which is better?

Fujifilm X-T5 and Nikon Z8 compared side by side across 123 specs and 12 scored categories — every winner highlighted, so the right pick is obvious.

2 PRODUCTS · 123 SPECS · 12 SCORED CATEGORIES · LIVE RE-RANKING
COMPARING
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CAMERAS
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Fujifilm X-T5 Mirrorless Camera
FUJIFILM
Fujifilm X-T5
$1,699
BEST VALUE
← TOP PICK
Nikon Z8 Mirrorless Camera
NIKON
Nikon Z8
$5,075
BEST OVERALL
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⚡ COMPARZONE VERDICT

The Nikon Z8 takes the overall win.

Highest composite at 9.2/10 — 0.1 ahead of the Fujifilm X-T5. Dead heat on build. Scroll for the category-by-category breakdown.

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CATEGORY WINS · 12 SCOREDTIES SHOWN GREY
AUTO
BATT
BUIL
DESI
DOXM
FEAT
IMAG
OPTI
PERF
VIDE
VIDE
VALU
Fujifilm X-T5×2
Nikon Z8×6
Fujifilm X-T5 Mirrorless CameraBEST VALUE
Nikon Z8 Mirrorless CameraBEST OVERALL
01 · SCORE RADAR

Performance profile

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246810AUTOFOCUSBATTERYBUILDDESIGNDOXMARKFEATURESIMAGE QUALITYOPTICSPERFORMANCEVIDEOGRAPHYVIDEOVALUE
LARGEST GAPVIDEOGRAPHY — Nikon Z8 leads by 1.6
TIGHTESTBuild — dead heat between the top two
02 · CATEGORY BREAKDOWN

Category showdown

X T5NIKON Z8
AutofocusiNikon Z8 · +0.5
X T59.0
NIKON Z89.5
BATTERYiFujifilm X-T5 · +0.5
X T57.5
NIKON Z87.0
BuildiTIED AT 9.5
X T59.5
NIKON Z89.5
DESIGNiTIED AT 9.0
X T59.0
NIKON Z89.0
DOXMARKiNikon Z8 · +1.0
X T58.5
NIKON Z89.5
FEATURESiNikon Z8 · +0.5
X T58.8
NIKON Z89.3
Image QualityiFujifilm X-T5 · +0.3
X T59.8
NIKON Z89.5
OPTICSiTIED AT 9.5
X T59.5
NIKON Z89.5
PERFORMANCEiNikon Z8 · +0.1
X T59.2
NIKON Z89.3
VIDEOGRAPHYiNikon Z8 · +1.6
X T58.0
NIKON Z89.6
VideoiNikon Z8 · +1.6
X T58.0
NIKON Z89.6
ValueiTIED AT 8.5
X T58.5
NIKON Z88.5
03 · VALUE MAP

Price vs performance

TOP-LEFT IS THE SWEET SPOT
SWEET SPOTPREMIUM PICKBUDGET TIERPOOR VALUE$1,817$2,864$3,910$4,9579.19.19.2PRICE →SCORE ↑BEST DEALFujifilm X-T5Nikon Z8
SCORE PER $100 · RANKED
01Fujifilm X-T50.54BEST DEAL
02Nikon Z80.18
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04 · THE FULL SHEET

Full specifications

123 SPECS · ALL SHOWN
SPECS
Fujifilm X-T5$1,6999W9.1
Nikon Z8$5,07523W9.2
AF Pointsi
425
493← BEST +16%
Subject Detectioni
Animals, Birds, Cars, Motorcycles, Planes, Trains
People, Animals, Vehicles
Burst RateFPSi
15 fps
20 fps← BEST +33%
Battery HealthWHi
16.0 Wh
16 Wh
Removable BatteryiSAME
Yes
Yes
Battery Level IndicatoriSAME
Yes
Yes
Battery PowerMAHi
2200 mAh
2280 mAh mAh
Rechargeable BatteryiSAME
Yes
Yes
Full Charge Shotsi
Approx. 740 shots (economy mode)
340-370 shots
Battery VoltageVi
7.2 V← BEST +3%
7 V
Battery Modeli
NP-W235
EN-EL15c ( Li-ion Battery )
Card Slotsi
Dual SD (UHS-II)
1x CFexpress Type B, 1x SD UHS-II
Weather SealingiSAME
Yes
Yes
Battery (CIPA)SHOTSi
680 shots← BEST +100%
340 shots
WeightGi
557 g← 39% lighter
910 g
Weather Sealed ( Splashproof )iSAME
Yes
Yes
Screen Resolutioni
1.84M dots
2.1M dots
Touch ScreeniSAME
Yes
Yes
System CameraiSAME
Yes
Yes
EVF ResolutionM DOTSiSAME
3.69 m dots
3.69 m dots
Screen SizeINCHi
3 inch
3.2 inch← BEST +7%
Hot ShoeiSAME
Yes
Yes
FlashiSAME
No
No
Flip Out Screeni
No
Yes← BEST
VolumeCM³i
757.12 cm³
1,416.9 cm³
Lowest Potential Operating Temperature°Ci
-10 °C
0 °C← BEST +100%
Tilting Viewfinderi
No
N/A
EVF Refresh Rate ( Max )HZi
100 Hz
120 Hz← BEST +20%
WidthMMi
129.5 mm
144 mm← BEST +11%
HeightMMi
91 mm
118.5 mm← BEST +30%
Maximum Operating Temperature°CiSAME
40 °C
40 °C
Waterproof Depthi
0m
0
Thicknessi
63.8 mm
83 mm
Dxomark Sensor Scorei
0
100← BEST
Dxomark Sports Scorei
0
4,078← BEST
Dxomark Landscape Scorei
0
26.3← BEST
Dxomark Portrait Scorei
0
25.5← BEST
Bluetooth Versioni
4.2
5.0
TypeiSAME
Mirrorless
Mirrorless
ViewfinderiSAME
Electronic
Electronic
Viewfinder CoverageiSAME
100
100
WeightGi
557 g
910 g← BEST +63%
Processori
X-Processor 5
EXPEED 7
Release Datei
2022-11-17
2023-05-10
Wi-Fi SupportediSAME
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth SupportediSAME
Yes
Yes
Dual Card SlotsiSAME
Yes
Yes
Pixel Shift ShotiSAME
Yes
Yes
Shoots RawiSAME
Yes
Yes
Supports Lossless Compressed RawiSAME
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi VersioniSAME
802.11ac
802.11ac
Supports A RemoteiSAME
Yes
Yes
HDMI SupportediSAME
Yes
Yes
GPS Supporti
No
Yes← BEST
Support Live StreamingiSAME
Yes
Yes
Advanced Hot ShoeiSAME
Yes
Yes
Internal StorageiSAME
No
No
HDMI Versioni
Type D (Micro)
Type A
Internal Storage SizeiSAME
0 GB
0 GB
NFC SupportediSAME
No
No
USB Type-CiSAME
Yes
Yes
External Memory SlotiSAME
Yes
Yes
Sensori
APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR BSI
Full-Frame Stacked BSI CMOS
ResolutionMPi
40.2 MP
45.7 MP← BEST +14%
ISO Rangei
125-12800 (Expandable to 64-51200)
64-25600 (expandable to 32-102400)
Dynamic RangeSTOPSi
13 stops
14 stops← BEST +8%
Stabilizationi
5-axis In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS)
5-axis Sensor-Shift VR
Sensor Sizei
APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm)
35.9 x 23.9 mm
Lens MountiSAME
Yes
Yes
Megapixelsi
40.2 MP
45.7 MP
Maximum ISOi
12,800
25,600← BEST +100%
Sensor Shift StabilizationiSAME
Yes
Yes
Continuous Shootingi
15 fps
20 fps (RAW), 30 fps (JPEG)
Phase Detection Autofocus For PhotosiSAME
Yes
Yes
Fastest Shutter Speedi
1/8000s (Mechanical)
1/32000s (Electronic)
Focus Pointsi
425
493
Maximum Expanded ISOi
51200
102400
AF TrackingiSAME
Yes
Yes
Manual FocusiSAME
Yes
Yes
Touch AutofocusiSAME
Yes
Yes
Manual Shutter SpeediSAME
Yes
Yes
BSI SensoriSAME
Yes
Yes
Manual ExposureiSAME
Yes
Yes
Serial Shot ModeiSAME
Yes
Yes
CMOS SensoriSAME
Yes
Yes
Built In HDR ModeiSAME
Yes
Yes
Two Stage ShutteriSAME
Yes
Yes
Manual ISOiSAME
Yes
Yes
Flash Sync Speedi
1/250s
1/200s
Manual White BalanceiSAME
Yes
Yes
Exposure Timei
30s to 1/180000s
30 sec
Image Stabilization Ratingi
7
9.8← BEST +40%
Maximum Electronic Shutter Speedi
1/180000s
1/32000s
Can Combine Image Stabilizationi
Yes
Yes (Synchro VR)
Can Create Panoramas In Camerai
Yes← BEST
No
Stacked Cmos Sensori
Yes
USB SupportediSAME
Yes
Yes
USB VersioniSAME
3.2 Gen 2
3.2 Gen 2
Pixel Size ( Main Camera )i
2.12 µm
4.35 µm
Build Qualityi
8.7
9.5← BEST +9%
Controlsi
9.3← BEST +3%
9
Autofocus Pointsi
7.7
9.5← BEST +23%
Image Qualityi
9.8← BEST +3%
9.5
Video Qualityi
7.3
9.5← BEST +30%
Battery Lifei
7.5← BEST +7%
7
Low Light Performancei
8
9← BEST +13%
The VerdictiSAME
CommentsiSAME
Overall Ratingi
9.3← BEST +3%
9
Color Combinationi
9.9← BEST +1%
9.8
Video Recording ( Main Camera )i
6.2K/30p, 4K/60p
8K/60p, 4K/120p
Phase Detection Autofocus For VideosiSAME
Yes
Yes
Microphone InputiSAME
Yes
Yes
Audio Jacki
No
Yes← BEST
Timelapse FunctioniSAME
Yes
Yes
Movie Bit Ratei
360 Mbps
Up to 900 Mbps (N-RAW)
24p Cinema ModeiSAME
Yes
Yes
Supports Slow Motion Video RecordiSAME
Yes
Yes
Continuous Autofocus When Recording MoviesiSAME
Yes
Yes
Stereo MicrophoneiSAME
Yes
Yes
MicrophoneiSAME
Yes
Yes
Max Videoi
6.2K
8K 60p
Internal Colori
10-bit 4:2:2 (internal)
10-bit H.264/H.265, 12-bit N-RAW/ProRes RAW HQ
ROW WINS
9
23
05 · WHICH ONE IS FOR YOU

Pick by persona

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THE ALL-ROUNDER
Best overall
Nikon Z8NIKON9.2
ALL GROUPSEQUAL WEIGHT
Best total score across weighted category factors.
RUNNER-UP · Fujifilm X-T5 (9.1)
FOR VALUE SEEKERS
Best bang for buck
Fujifilm X-T5FUJIFILM9.1
SCORE ÷ PRICELIVE PRICES
Strongest score-to-price ratio from the available price data.
RUNNER-UP · Nikon Z8 (0.2)
PRIORITY · VIDEOGRAPHY
Best for videography
Nikon Z8NIKON9.6
VIDEOGRAPHY WEIGHTEDCONF 92%
Best visible score in the videography category group.
RUNNER-UP · Fujifilm X-T5 (8.0)
PRIORITY · VIDEO
Best for video
Nikon Z8NIKON9.6
VIDEO WEIGHTEDCONF 92%
Best visible score in the video category group.
RUNNER-UP · Fujifilm X-T5 (8.0)
06 · BOTTOM LINE

Why pick each

STRENGTHS · AND ONE HONEST TRADE-OFF
#2FUJIFILM0.0
Fujifilm X-T5
The Fujifilm X-T5 is a high-resolution, retro-styled mirrorless camera designed for photographers seeking exceptional image quality and a cl
Image Quality 9.8
Build 9.5
Wins Image Quality
Wins Overall Rating
TRADE-OFFTilting screen, not fully articulating
BEST VALUEBest price →
#1NIKON0.0
Nikon Z8
The Nikon Z8 is a high-performance, professional-grade mirrorless camera, offering a compact yet powerful solution for demanding photographe
VIDEOGRAPHY 9.6
Video 9.6
Wins AF Points
Wins Resolution
TRADE-OFFPremium price point
BEST OVERALLFull review →
Still deciding? The Nikon Z8 is the safest pick.
COMPOSITE 9.2/10 · WINS 6 OF 12 CATEGORIES
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Fujifilm X-T5 Mirrorless Camera vs Nikon Z8 Mirrorless Camera: which is better?

The Nikon Z8 Mirrorless Camera is our overall pick, scoring 9.2/10 against 9.1/10 for the Fujifilm X-T5 Mirrorless Camera — a 1% edge. Current starting prices span $1,699–$5,075. The score weighs category-specific cameras attributes, spec wins, price signals, and data confidence — not sponsorships.

  • Nikon Z8 Mirrorless Camera leads overall with a 9.2 total score.
  • Fujifilm X-T5 Mirrorless Camera wins 52 comparable specs with a 49% weighted win rate.
  • Fujifilm X-T5 Mirrorless Camera has the strongest high-impact advantage in Image Quality.
  • Fujifilm X-T5 Mirrorless Camera has the best visible score-to-price balance based on available starting price.

Fujifilm X-T5 Mirrorless Camera9.1/10

The Fujifilm X-T5 is a high-resolution, retro-styled mirrorless camera designed for photographers seeking exceptional image quality and a classic shooting experience.

Pros

  • + Exceptional 40.2MP image quality
  • + Excellent 7-stop in-body stabilization
  • + Intuitive, retro-inspired control dials
  • + Advanced AI-powered autofocus

Cons

  • Tilting screen, not fully articulating
  • Video features are good, but not class-leading
  • No dedicated headphone jack

Best for: Professional photographers · Advanced hobbyists · Street and travel photography

<p><strong>Verdict:</strong> The Fujifilm X-T5 is an outstanding mirrorless camera, particularly for photographers who prioritize image quality, a tactile shooting experience, and a compact form factor. It offers a compelling blend of high resolution,…

Nikon Z8 Mirrorless CameraWINNER 9.2/10

The Nikon Z8 is a high-performance, professional-grade mirrorless camera, offering a compact yet powerful solution for demanding photographers and videographers.

Pros

  • + Exceptional 45.7MP stacked sensor
  • + Blazing fast autofocus with subject detection
  • + Robust 8K/60p video capabilities
  • + Durable, weather-sealed construction

Cons

  • Premium price point
  • Battery life could be better
  • No built-in vertical grip

Best for: Professional Photographers · Advanced Videographers · Wildlife and Sports Shooters

<p><strong>Verdict:</strong> The Nikon Z8 is an outstanding professional mirrorless camera, delivering nearly all the capabilities of the flagship Z9 in a more portable form factor. It's a top-tier choice for demanding photographers and videographers who need…

Frequently asked questions

Which is better, Fujifilm X-T5 Mirrorless Camera or Nikon Z8 Mirrorless Camera?

By ComparZone's weighted scoring of category-specific cameras specs, the Nikon Z8 Mirrorless Camera scores highest overall (9.2/10, 0.1 points ahead of the Fujifilm X-T5 Mirrorless Camera). It is the better all-round pick, but the right choice depends on your priorities — the spec table above shows exactly where each one wins.

What are the main differences between Fujifilm X-T5 Mirrorless Camera and Nikon Z8 Mirrorless Camera?

The biggest measurable differences are Image Quality, Overall Rating, Sensor — with the Fujifilm X-T5 Mirrorless Camera leading on Image Quality. The grouped spec sheet above marks the winner of every comparable spec.

Is the Nikon Z8 Mirrorless Camera better value than the Fujifilm X-T5 Mirrorless Camera?

The Nikon Z8 Mirrorless Camera starts around $5,075 and the Fujifilm X-T5 Mirrorless Camera around $1,699. Weigh the score gap against the price gap: a small score lead rarely justifies a large premium unless it comes from the specs you personally care about.

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