Fujifilm GFX 100 II vs Nikon Z8

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm GFX 100 II and Nikon Z8. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Fujifilm GFX 100 II

Nikon Z8

Manufacturing

Fujifilm GFX 100 II is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Nikon Z8 is from Nikon. Both Fujifilm and Nikon are well known brands though.

These two camera models were both released 2023.

Camera	Released
Fujifilm GFX 100 II	2023
Nikon Z8	2023

Type of camera

Both these cameras are Mirrorless cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm GFX 100 II has a "Fujifilm Medium Format"-sensor while Nikon Z8 has a "Nikon FX"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

Camera	Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Fujifilm GFX 100 II	39.5 mm Fujifilm Medium Format sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 0.79
Nikon Z8	50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:

Resolution

Fujifilm GFX 100 II has a 102 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon Z8 has 46 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera	Megapixels
Fujifilm GFX 100 II	102 MP 101756928 pixels 11648 x 8736
Nikon Z8	46 MP 45441024 pixels 8256 x 5504

Fujifilm GFX 100 II has a 124 % larger resolution than Nikon Z8. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Nikon Z8 has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm GFX 100 II. Nikon Z8 has an ISO range that stretches from 32 to 102400 while Fujifilm GFX 100 II has 100 to 12800.

Camera	ISO Range
Fujifilm GFX 100 II	100-12800
Nikon Z8	32-102400

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Fujifilm GFX 100 II
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon Z8

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm GFX 100 II can shoot up to 8 pictures per seconds and Nikon Z8 can shoot up to 30 pictures per seconds.

Camera	FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm GFX 100 II	8
Nikon Z8	30

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

In this case, both Fujifilm GFX 100 II and Nikon Z8 can shoot movies.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Fujifilm GFX 100 II weighs 1030 gr (equal to 2.27 lb) which is 13% heavier than Nikon Z8 and its 910 gr (or 2.01 lb).

Camera	Weight
Fujifilm GFX 100 II	1030 gr 2.27 lb
Nikon Z8	910 gr 2.01 lb