Nikon Z Z8 Black
A 45.7MP stacked CMOS sensor and EXPEED 7 processor enable 120fps burst shooting and internal 8K/60p N-RAW video in a body 30% smaller than the Z9. Its 493-point AF with subject detection and 5-axis IBIS provide reliable focus and stabilization for both fast action and handheld recording. This camera is ideal for wedding, sports, and hybrid shooters who demand flagship speed and 8K video without the bulk.
About This Camera
A 45.7MP stacked CMOS sensor and EXPEED 7 processor enable 120fps burst shooting and internal 8K/60p N-RAW video in a body 30% smaller than the Z9. Its 493-point AF with subject detection and 5-axis IBIS provide reliable focus and stabilization for both fast action and handheld recording. This camera is ideal for wedding, sports, and hybrid shooters who demand flagship speed and 8K video without the bulk.
- Type mirrorless
- Sensor 45.7MP full-frame
- Af points 493
- Burst fps 30
- Video 8K @120fps
- Ibis
- Weight g 821
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong video (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong burst (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong social proof (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong evf (93th percentile) 93th
Cons
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | Stacked CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 45.7 |
| ISO Range | 64 |
| Processor | EXPEED 7 |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 493 |
| Eye AF | No |
| Animal AF | Yes |
| Subject Detection | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 |
| Burst (Electronic) | 120 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 8K |
| 4K FPS | 120 |
| 10-bit | Yes |
| RAW Video | Yes |
| Codec | N-RAW, ProRes RAW, ProRes 422 HQ, H.265 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3.2 |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 3690000 |
Build
| Weight | 0.8 kg / 1.8 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB-C |
| HDMI | HDMI-type A |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon Z Z8 | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | Sony a7 a7 V | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 | OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 45.7MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 32.5MP full-frame | 33MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 493 | 425 | 1053 | 759 | 315 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 30 | 20 | 40 | 30 | 75 | 60 |
| Video | 8K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 4K @120fps | 5K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 821 | 579 | 609 | 610 | 721 | 499 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon Z Z8 | 86.2 | 93.4 | 53.7 | 96 | 98 | 64.8 | 44.9 | 84.1 | 77.1 | 94.7 | 84.7 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 88.1 | 95.5 | 89.3 | 85.4 | 99.9 | 97.2 | 96.9 | 84.1 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 93.4 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare | 98.5 | 88.1 | 94.5 | 93 | 89.9 | 58.6 | 96.5 | 99.1 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 99.5 |
| Sony a7 a7 V Compare | 95.8 | 88.9 | 94.6 | 91 | 89.9 | 59.9 | 96.6 | 99.5 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 96 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Compare | 84.6 | 88.1 | 97.2 | 95.1 | 97.6 | 56 | 89.3 | 84.1 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 96 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.5 | 99.6 | 88.4 | 98.1 | 84.1 | 41.2 | 94.2 | 84.1 | 77.1 | 94.7 | 99.5 |
Usage Scores
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