Fujifilm X-Pro3vs Nikon Z8vs Nikon Zfc
Fujifilm
Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019)
From £1599
Best for Street, documentary & rangefinder enthusiasts
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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.
Lifestyle, Street & Casual Shooters — Nikon Zfc (2021): Nikon's most beautiful camera — FM2-inspired dials and styling wrapped around a capable modern sensor with Z-mount access.
Who should buy what
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
Nikon Zfc (2021)
- You want an APS-C camera with character, physical controls, and a classic look
- You're new to serious photography and want something you'll be motivated to pick up every day
- You appreciate Nikon's FM-inspired retro design in a modern mirrorless package
Quick take: The nikon z8 has the highest resolution at 46mp; the nikon zfc is the most affordable; only the fujifilm x-pro3, nikon z8 are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019) | Nikon Z8 (2023) | Nikon Zfc (2021) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,599 | £3,999 | £799 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 45.7MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 45.7MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p | 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, ProRes RAW | 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection | Subject detection AF, 493-point phase-detect | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with subject detection |
| Stabilisation | None (lens-based only) | 6-stop IBIS | None (lens-based only) |
| Burst Rate | 11fps mechanical / 20fps electronic | 20fps RAW / 120fps JPEG | 11fps |
| Battery Life | 440 shots (CIPA) | 330 shots (CIPA) | 300 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 497g body only | 910g body only | 445g body only |
| Dimensions | 140.5 × 82.8 × 46.1mm | 144.0 × 118.5 × 83.0mm | 134.5 × 93.5 × 43.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.5" OLED, 3.69M dots | 0.5" Quad-VGA OLED EVF, 3.69M dots, 120fps | 0.39" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" hidden sub-LCD (opens down only) | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Nikon Z-mount | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Dual CFexpress Type B / XQD | Single UHS-I SD |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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