Fujifilm X-Pro3vs Nikon Z8

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Fujifilm Fujifilm X-Pro3 Fujifilm Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019) From £1599 Best for Street, documentary & rangefinder enthusiasts View Fujifilm X-Pro3
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Nikon Nikon Z8 Nikon Nikon Z8 (2023) From £3999 Best for Sports, wildlife & hybrid professionals View Nikon Z8

Which should you buy?

Street, Documentary & Rangefinder Enthusiasts — Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019): The most opinionated camera Fujifilm makes — a hidden screen and hybrid OVF enforce deliberate photography, rewarding photographers who slow down.

Sports, Wildlife & Hybrid Professionals — Nikon Z8 (2023): Z9 performance in a compact body — 45MP, 8K/60p RAW, and 20fps burst without the bulk or price of the flagship.

↓ Full specifications below

Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019)

  • You shoot street or documentary photography and value a minimal shooting workflow
  • You want a rangefinder experience with modern digital image quality
  • You love Fujifilm film simulations and prioritise stills over video

Nikon Z8 (2023)

  • You need Z9-level performance in a more travel-friendly and portable body
  • You shoot wildlife, weddings, or sport and need exceptional resolution with speed
  • You want the best Nikon mirrorless body available without carrying the full Z9

Quick take: The nikon z8 has the highest resolution at 46mp; the fujifilm x-pro3 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019)Nikon Z8 (2023)
Price £1,599 £3,999
Sensor 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV 45.7MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS
Resolution 26.1MP 45.7MP
Video 4K/30p, 1080p/120p 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, ProRes RAW
Autofocus Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection Subject detection AF, 493-point phase-detect
Stabilisation None (lens-based only) 6-stop IBIS
Burst Rate 11fps mechanical / 20fps electronic 20fps RAW / 120fps JPEG
Battery Life 440 shots (CIPA) 330 shots (CIPA)
Weight 497g body only 910g body only
Dimensions 140.5 × 82.8 × 46.1mm 144.0 × 118.5 × 83.0mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes
Viewfinder Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.5" OLED, 3.69M dots 0.5" Quad-VGA OLED EVF, 3.69M dots, 120fps
Screen 3.0" hidden sub-LCD (opens down only) 3.2" tilting touchscreen
Mount Fujifilm X-mount Nikon Z-mount
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-I Dual CFexpress Type B / XQD
Connectivity USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth
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