Nikon Z8
Stacked 45 MP · 8K 60p · Pro hybrid
Fujifilm X100VI
40 MP · Fixed 23 mm f/2 · IBIS
Nikon Z8 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Nikon Z8 lands at 95 and Fujifilm X100VI at 92. That puts Nikon Z8 ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Nikon Z8 if…
- ✓Z9 sensor in compact body
- ✓8K 60p RAW internal
- ✓Class-leading EVF
Pick Fujifilm X100VI if…
- ✓Viral for a reason — gorgeous JPEGs out of camera
- ✓Compact with IBIS
- ✓Hybrid OVF/EVF
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testErgonomics
Fujifilm X100VICompared on the ergonomics sub-score
Fujifilm X100VI leads on ergonomics (96 vs 92).
Video
Nikon Z8Compared on the video sub-score
Nikon Z8 leads on video (96 vs 84).
Value for money
Fujifilm X100VISpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Fujifilm X100VI more score per dollar ($1,599 vs $3,999).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Nikon Z8 | Fujifilm X100VI |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | 45.4 MP stacked CMOS (8256×5504) | 40 MP X-Trans 5 HR APS-C |
| Mount | Nikon Z | — |
| Burst | 20 fps RAW / 30 fps JPEG / 120 fps reduced-res | — |
| Video | 8.3K 60p 12-bit N-RAW · 4K 120p | — |
| AF | 3D-Tracking + 9 subject types | — |
| Storage | CFexpress B + SD UHS-II | — |
| Weight | 910 g | — |
| Lens | — | Fixed 23 mm f/2 (35 mm equiv) |
| Stabilization | — | 6-stop IBIS |
Nikon Z8
- +Z9 sensor in compact body
- +8K 60p RAW internal
- +Class-leading EVF
- −No vertical grip integrated
- −Only 1 CFexpress + 1 SD slot
- −Heavy at 910g
Fujifilm X100VI
- +Viral for a reason — gorgeous JPEGs out of camera
- +Compact with IBIS
- +Hybrid OVF/EVF
- −Fixed lens (not for everyone)
- −Severe supply issues
- −AF still behind Sony
FAQ: Nikon Z8 vs Fujifilm X100VI
Which is better, Nikon Z8 or Fujifilm X100VI? +
Nikon Z8 scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Nikon Z8 worth the price? +
At $3,999, Nikon Z8 delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in sensor.
Is Fujifilm X100VI worth the price? +
At $1,599, Fujifilm X100VI delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in ergonomics.
Does Nikon Z8 or Fujifilm X100VI last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for ergonomics, Nikon Z8 or Fujifilm X100VI? +
Fujifilm X100VI — leads on ergonomics (96 vs 92). Compared on the ergonomics sub-score.
Which is better for video, Nikon Z8 or Fujifilm X100VI? +
Nikon Z8 — leads on video (96 vs 84). Compared on the video sub-score.