Fujifilm X-T4vs Nikon Z8
Fujifilm
Fujifilm X-T4 (2020)
Starting from £999 new
Best for Hybrid shooters & enthusiasts
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Nikon
Nikon Z8 (2023)
Starting from £3999 new
Best for Sports, wildlife & hybrid professionals
View Nikon Z8
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Hybrid Shooters & Enthusiasts — Fujifilm X-T4 (2020): The X-T series reached hybrid maturity with the X-T4 — IBIS, 4K/60p, and Fujifilm colour science in the most complete X-T package.
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
Fujifilm X-T4 (2020)
- Hybrid photographers who want IBIS and 4K video in the X-T body style
- X-T3 owners who want in-body stabilisation and a fully articulating screen
- Fujifilm shooters who need a capable video body alongside stills
- Anyone who wants a well-rounded X-T camera at a now very competitive price
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 fujifilm x-t4 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Fujifilm X-T4 (2020) | Nikon Z8 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £999 | £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/60p, 1080p/240p, F-Log | 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, ProRes RAW |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection | Subject detection AF, 493-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | 6.5-stop IBIS | 6-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical / 30fps electronic | 20fps RAW / 120fps JPEG |
| Battery Life | 600 shots (CIPA) | 330 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 607g body only | 910g body only |
| Dimensions | 134.6 × 92.8 × 63.8mm | 144.0 × 118.5 × 83.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.5" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots, 100fps | 0.5" Quad-VGA OLED EVF, 3.69M dots, 120fps |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual 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 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Fujifilm X-T4 | Nikon Z8 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Street | — | |
| Sports & Action | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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