Nikon Z Z8

Nikon Z Z8

Nikon
86 Overall Score
vs
Fujifilm X-T20 XF18-55 SLV

Fujifilm X-T20 XF18-55 SLV

Fujifilm
77 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Nikon Z Z8

85 out of 100 high confidence 389 reviews

The Nikon Z8 is widely praised as a powerful, versatile mirrorless camera that excels in autofocus, image quality, and build. Users upgrading from DSLRs like the D850 or D500 find the transition smooth, and many highlight its exceptional performance for wildlife, sports, and video. However, a minority report issues with battery life, occasional autofocus misses, and a steep learning curve, while a few experienced defects or poor customer service from certain retailers. Overall, the Z8 is seen as a top-tier camera that delivers on its promise, though not without minor drawbacks.

Pros
  • Excellent autofocus performance
  • High image quality and sharpness
  • Great for wildlife and sports photography
  • Smooth transition from DSLR
  • Solid build and ergonomics
Cons
  • Battery life could be better
  • Occasional autofocus misses
  • Steep learning curve for some
  • No included reference guide
  • Some units had defects or recalls
👍 Autofocus performance 25
👍 Image quality 20
👎 Battery life 8
👍 Build quality 15
👎 Learning curve 6
👎 Customer service 5

Fujifilm X-T20 XF18-55 SLV

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Scores

Wedding Events
Nikon
89
Fujifilm
64
Sports Wildlife
Nikon
89
Fujifilm
66
Photography
Nikon
85
Fujifilm
80
Beginner
Nikon
84
Fujifilm
80
Youtube
Nikon
83
Fujifilm
78
Product Photography
Nikon
81
Fujifilm
83
Video
Nikon
81
Fujifilm
69
Streaming
Nikon
72
Fujifilm
63
Vlogging
Nikon
69
Fujifilm
57
Travel
Nikon
68
Fujifilm
50

Specifications

Nikon Z Z8Fujifilm X-T20 XF18-55 SLV
Sensor
TypeBSI CMOSX-Trans CMOS III
Sizefull-frameaps-c
Megapixels45.70000076293945 MP★24.299999237060547 MP
ISO Range64★200
ProcessorEXPEED 7X-Processor Pro
Autofocus
AF Points
493
91
AF TypePhoto, VideoPhase Detection: 493Phase Detection: 91
Eye AF✓★✗
Animal AF✓★✗
Subject Detection✓★✗
Shooting
Burst (Mechanical)20 fps★14 fps
Burst (Electronic)120 fps★14 fps
Max Shutter1/2001/32000
Electronic Shutter✓✓
Video
Max Resolution8K★4K
4K FPS120 fps★30 fps
1080p FPS120 fps★60 fps
10-bit✓★✗
Log Profile✓★✗
RAW Video✓★✗
CodecN-RAW, ProRes RAWMPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Display & EVF
Screen Size3.2"★3"
Touchscreen✓✓
Articulating✓✓
EVF Resolution3.7M dots★2.4M dots
Build
Weather Sealed✓★✗
Weight0.82 kg★1.59 kg
Battery Life340 shots★330 shots
Connectivity
Wi-Fi✓✓
Bluetooth✓✓
USBUSB-C★USB 2.0
HDMIHDMI OutputMicro HDMI★
Hot Shoe✓✓

Pros & Cons

Nikon Z Z8

  • Strong video (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong burst (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Below average social proof (24th percentile)

Fujifilm X-T20 XF18-55 SLV

  • Strong sensor (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Strong battery (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Strong display (87th percentile)87th %ile

Pricing

Fujifilm X-T20 XF18-55 SLV is $1,970 cheaper (2.6x less).

Nikon Z Z80.027score per dollar
vs
Fujifilm X-T20 XF18-55 SLV0.065score per dollar

Fujifilm X-T20 XF18-55 SLV offers 2.4x better value for money

Verdict

★ Winner: Nikon Z Z8

Scores 86 overall, wins 9 of 10 usage categories and 20 of 33 specs.

Nikon Z Z8 Better at:

VideoTravelYoutubeBeginnerVloggingStreamingPhotographyWedding EventsSports Wildlife

Fujifilm X-T20 XF18-55 SLV Better at:

Product Photography

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