| General | Nikon Z8 | Fujifilm X-T3 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Nikon | Fujifilm |
| Model | Z8 | X-T3 |
| Predecessor Model | Fujifilm X-T2 | |
| Successor Model | Fujifilm X-T4 | |
| MSRP | $3999 (body only) | $1499 (body only), $1899 (w/18-55mm lens) |
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens | Interchangeable Lens |
| Body Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Nikon Z8 | Fujifilm X-T3 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | Stacked CMOS | X-Trans CMOS 4 |
| Sensor Format | FX | |
| Sensor Size | Full Frame | APS-C |
| Sensor Dimensions | 35.9 x 23.9 mm | 23.5 x 15.6 mm |
| Total Pixels | 52.37 Megapixel | |
| Effective Pixels | 45.7 Megapixel | 26.1 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 64 - 25,600 | 160 - 12,800 |
| Boosted ISO Range | 32 - 102,400 | 80 - 51,200 |
| Photo | Nikon Z8 | Fujifilm X-T3 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | EXPEED 7 | X-Processor 4 |
| Max Image Resolution | 8256 x 5504 | 6240 x 4160 |
| Other Resolutions | 4416 x 2944, 3120 x 2080 | |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 1:1, 3:2, 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2, 16:9 |
| Image File Format | JPEG, RAW | JPEG, RAW |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Fine, normal | |
| Bit Depth | 14-Bit | 14-Bit |
| Timelapse Recording | ||
| White Balance | 2500 to 10,000K Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade | Presets: Automatic Scene Recognition, Color Temperature, Custom, Fine, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, Underwater |
| Active D-Lighting | Can be selected from: Auto Extra high 2 Extra high 1 Extra High High Normal Low Off | |
| Active D-Lighting Bracketing |
| Focus | Nikon Z8 | Fujifilm X-T3 |
|---|---|---|
| Focusing System | Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist | Intelligent Hybrid AF (TTL contrast AF / TTL phase detection AF) |
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection Live View | Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection Live View |
| Lens Servo | Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF | Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF |
| AF Detection Range | -9 to +19 EV | |
| Number of Focus Points | 493 | 425 |
| Touch-to-Focus | ||
| Live View Autofocus | ||
| Animal Eye Detection | ||
| Vehicle Tracking Mode | ||
| Insect Tracking Mode | ||
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Phase Detection for Autofocus |
| Optics | Nikon Z8 | Fujifilm X-T3 |
|---|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Nikon Z | Fujifilm X |
| Crop Factor | 1x | 1.5x |
| Image Stabilization | 5-Axis Sensor Shift | |
| Image Stabilization Compensation | 6 stops | |
| Digital Image Stabilization |
| Screen | Nikon Z8 | Fujifilm X-T3 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Tilting | Tilting |
| Screen Technology | TFT LCD | |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2" | 3.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 2,100k dot | 1,040k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View | ||
| Live Composition |
| Viewfinder | Nikon Z8 | Fujifilm X-T3 |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Electronic (OLED) | Electronic (OLED) |
| Viewfinder Size | 0.5" | 0.5" |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.80x | 1.125x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.80x | 0.75x |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 3,690k dot | 3,690k dot |
| No Blackout Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder Eyepoint | 23 mm | 23 mm |
| Diopter Adjustment | -4 to +3 | -4 to +2 |
| Eye Sensor | Automatically switches between monitor and viewfinder displays |
| Shutter | Nikon Z8 | Fujifilm X-T3 |
|---|---|---|
| Shutter Type | Electronic | Mechanical Focal Plane, Electronic |
| Min Shutter Speed | 900 sec | 30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/8000 sec | |
| Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) | 1/32000 sec | 1/32000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 11.0 fps | |
| Max Continuous Shooting (Electronic) | 30.0 fps | 20.0 fps |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 30.0 fps | 20.0 fps |
| Anti-dust Shutter | ||
| Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/buffer | Electronic Shutter Up to 20 fps at 45.7 MP for up to 1000 Frames (Raw) Up to 30 fps at 45.7 MP for Unlimited Frames (JPEG) Up to 60 fps at 19 MP Up to 120 fps at 11 MP | Approx. 20fps [Only electronic shutter ] (JPEG: 79 frames Lossless compression RAW: 36 frames Uncompressed RAW: 34 frames) Approx. 11fps (JPEG: 145 frames Lossless compression RAW: 42 frames Uncompressed RAW: 36 frames) Approx. 8.0fps (JPEG: 200 frames Lossless compression RAW: 49 frames Uncompressed RAW: 39 frames) |
| Flash | Nikon Z8 | Fujifilm X-T3 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | Front-curtain sync Rear-curtain sync Red-eye reduction Red-eye reduction with slow sync Slow sync Off | |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/200 sec | 1/250 sec |
| Flash Compensation | -3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps) | |
| External Flash Connectivity | ||
| External Flash System | TTL: i-TTL flash control; i-TTL balanced fill-flash is used with matrix, center-weighted, and highlight-weighted metering, standard i-TTL fill-flash with spot metering | TTL |
| External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe | Hot Shoe, PC Terminal |
| Exposure | Nikon Z8 | Fujifilm X-T3 |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Highlight-weighted Spot Spot AF-area | Multi Center-weighted Average Spot |
| Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority | Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority |
| Metering Range | -3 to +17 EV | |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) | ±5 EV (1/3 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing | ±5 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments) | |
| Exposure Lock | Luminosity locked at detected value |
| DXO | Nikon Z8 | Fujifilm X-T3 |
|---|---|---|
| DxO Low Light ISO | 2548 | |
| DxO Color Depth | 26.3 | |
| DxO Dynamic Range | 14.2 | |
| DxO Overall Score | 98 |
| Video | Nikon Z8 | Fujifilm X-T3 |
|---|---|---|
| Movie File Format | MOV MP4 NEV | |
| Internal Recording Modes | H.265 4:2:2 10-Bit 8K UHD: 7680 x 4320 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps ProRes 422 HQ 4:2:2 10-Bit 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps H.265 4:2:0 8-Bit 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps H.264 4:2:0 8-Bit 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps Raw 12-Bit 7680 x 4320 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps | |
| Interval Recording | ||
| Video Formats | H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 |
| Max Video Resolution | 7680 x 4320 | 4096 x 2160 |
| 10-bit 4:2:2 Color | ||
| External Recording Modes | HDMI UHD 8K (7680 x 4320) up to 29.97 fps UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) | HDMI DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) @ 23.98p/24.00p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 23.98p/24.00p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p DCI 2K (2048 x 1080) @ 23.98p/24.00p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p Full HD (1920 x 1080) @ 23.98p/24.00p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p |
| No crop on 4K Videos | ||
| Webcam Functionality | ||
| Gamma Curve | HDR-HLG | |
| Unlimited Video Recording | ||
| Recording Limit | 2 hour, 5 min | 30 min |
| Terminals | Nikon Z8 | Fujifilm X-T3 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio I/O | 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Input 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input/Output | 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input |
| Power I/O | 1 x USB-C Input | 1 x USB Type-C Input/Output |
| Other I/O | 1 x USB-C Data Output 1 x Nikon 10-Pin Control Input | 1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input) 1 x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini Control Input 1 x PC Sync Socket Output |
| USB Speed | USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Full Size | Micro |
| Speaker | Mono | Mono |
| Built-in Microphone | Stereo | Stereo |
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output | ||
| Flash Sync Port |
| Connectivity | Nikon Z8 | Fujifilm X-T3 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | ||
| Wi-Fi Version | Wi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz | 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz |
| Built-In Bluetooth | ||
| Bluetooth Version | 5 | 4.2 LE |
| Mobile App Compatible | : Android & iOS App Name: SnapBridge *As of May, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility | |
| Remote Control | via app | via smartphone or cable release |
| Environmental | Nikon Z8 | Fujifilm X-T3 |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing | ||
| Operating Temperature | 14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C | 14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C |
| Operating Humidity | 0 to 85% | 10 to 80% (Non-Condensing) |
| Physical | Nikon Z8 | Fujifilm X-T3 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 144 x 119 x 83 mm (5.67 x 4.69 x 3.27") | 133 x 93 x 59 mm (5.24 x 3.66 x 2.32") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 910 g (2.01 lb / 32.10 oz) | 539 g (1.19 lb / 19.01 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 9.55 x 8.3 x 6.05" | 8 x 6.5 x 5.5" |
| Package Weight | 3.565 lb | 3.2 lb |
| Power and Storage | Nikon Z8 | Fujifilm X-T3 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Pack | EN-EL15c | NP-W126S |
| Battery Life | 330 shots | 390 shots |
| USB Charging | ||
| Internal Storage | ||
| External Storage | Slot 1: CFexpress Type B / XQD Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) [V90 or Faster Recommended] |
| Other | Nikon Z8 | Fujifilm X-T3 |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | ||
| Orientation Sensor | ||
| Tripod Mounting Thread | 1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom) | 1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom) |
| Accessory Mount | 1 x Hot Shoe Mount on Camera Body | 1 x Hot Shoe Mount |
| Material of Construction | Magnesium Alloy | |
| Illuminated Buttons | ||
| Electronic Level Gauge | ||
| Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System | Image Dust Off reference data (NX Studio software required) | Ultra Sonic Vibration |
| Included Accessories | Li-ion battery NP-W126S USB cable Shoulder strap, Body cap Strap clip Protective cover Clip attaching tool Hot shoe cover Vertical Grip connector cover Connector cover (detachable) Sync terminal cover Cable protector |
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