Nikon Z Z8 Black 2023
Nikon
88 Overall Score
vs
Leica SL SL3-S Black 2025
Leica
76 Overall Score
Scores
Wedding Events
Sports Wildlife
Beginner
Photography
Youtube
Video
Product Photography
Travel
Streaming
Vlogging
Specifications
| Nikon Z Z8 | Leica SL SL3-S | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Stacked CMOS | BSI CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 45.70000076293945 MP★ | 24 MP |
| ISO Range | 32★ | 50 |
| Processor | EXPEED 7 | Maestro IV |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | — | PhotoContrast Detection: 315PhotoPhase Detection: 779 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | — |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 120 fps★ | 30 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 120 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | — | 1/16000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 8K★ | 6K |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps★ | 60 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 120 fps★ | 60 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | ProRes 422 HQ, ProRes RAW, N-RAW | H.264, H.265 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2" | 3.2" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots | 5.8M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.91 kg | 0.77 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 340 shots★ | 315 shots |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| HDMI | Full-size HDMI | HDMI Type A |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Nikon Z Z8 Black 2023
- Strong burst (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong video (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong evf (95th percentile)95th %ile
Leica SL SL3-S Black 2025
- Strong evf (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong af (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong video (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average social proof (20th percentile)20th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Nikon Z Z8
Scores 88 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 9 of 33 specs.