X-T3vs Nikon Z8
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Nikon Z8 (2023)
Starting from £3999 new
Best for Sports, wildlife & hybrid professionals
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Video, Street, Travel, Portrait — X-T3 (2018): The camera that proved APS-C could punch above full-frame on video.
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.
Who should buy what
X-T3 (2018)
- Hybrid shooters who want 4K 60fps 10-bit without full-frame prices
- Street photographers who want physical dials and compact size
Nikon Z8 (2023)
- Professional photographers who want Z9 capability in a smaller body
- Wildlife and sports shooters who want 8K RAW and 120fps burst
- Z6 III or Z7 II owners upgrading to pro-grade performance
- Hybrid professionals who need the best Nikon video and stills in one body
Quick take: The nikon z8 has the highest resolution at 46mp; the x-t3 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T3 (2018) | Nikon Z8 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £649 | £3,999 |
| Sensor | APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI | 45.7MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 45.7MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps 10-bit (internal) | 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, ProRes RAW |
| Autofocus | 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF | Subject detection AF, 493-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | None | 6-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 11fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 20fps RAW / 120fps JPEG |
| Battery Life | 390 shots (CIPA) | 330 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 539g (body only) | 910g body only |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 92.8 × 58.8mm | 144.0 × 118.5 × 83.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.75× 3.69M-dot | 0.5" Quad-VGA OLED EVF, 3.69M dots, 120fps |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-Mount | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Dual CFexpress Type B / XQD |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, Micro HDMI | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T3 | Nikon Z8 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Travel | — |
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