Between the GFX 100 II and Z 8, the GFX 100 II comes out ahead in megapixels and sensor size, while the Z 8 wins on weight and af points. Overall, the GFX 100 II scores 95 and the Z 8 scores 61.1 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The GFX 100 II is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 33.9 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the GFX 100 II if you care most about megapixels and sensor size. The biggest gaps in its favor are megapixels, sensor size.
Pick the Z 8 if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. Its strongest claims are weight, af points.
Both ship with comparable max video, in-body stabilization, log profile, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the GFX 100 II is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Fujifilm - GFX 100 II wins
- ▲Megapixels — 126.67% more. 102 MP vs 45 MP.
- ▲Sensor size: Medium Format (vs Full Frame).
Why Nikon - Z 8 wins
- ▲Weight — 120.00 g less. 910 vs 1030.
- ▲AF points — 16.00% more. 493 vs 425.
Spec comparison
Sensor
| Spec | Fujifilm - GFX 100 II | Nikon - Z 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor sizeⓘ | Medium Formatlead | Full Frame |
| Megapixels | 102 MPlead | 45 MP |
| Max ISO | 12800 | 102400lead |
Video
| Spec | Fujifilm - GFX 100 II | Nikon - Z 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Max video | 8K | 8K |
| RAW video | true | true |
| Log profileⓘ | true | true |
Autofocus
| Spec | Fujifilm - GFX 100 II | Nikon - Z 8 |
|---|---|---|
| AF pointsⓘ | 425 | 493lead |
| Eye AFⓘ | true | true |
| In-body stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Body & Controls
| Spec | Fujifilm - GFX 100 II | Nikon - Z 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1030 g | 910 glead |
| Weather sealedⓘ | true | true |
| Dual card slotsⓘ | true | true |
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