Nikon Z Z8 Black 2023
Nikon
88 Overall Score
vs
Leica SL SL3 Black 2024
Leica
78 Overall Score
Scores
Wedding Events
Sports Wildlife
Beginner
Photography
Youtube
Video
Product Photography
Travel
Streaming
Vlogging
Specifications
| Nikon Z Z8 | Leica SL SL3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Stacked CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 45.70000076293945 MP | 60 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 32★ | 50 |
| Processor | EXPEED 7 | Maestro IV |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | — | Contrast Detection, Phase Detection: 315 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 120 fps★ | 15 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 120 fps★ | 30 fps |
| Max Shutter | — | 1/16000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 8K | 8K |
| 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 | ProRes 422 HQ |
| 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★ | 260 shots |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| HDMI | Full-size HDMI | HDMI 2.1 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 Black 2024
- Strong evf (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong video (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average battery (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
Pricing
Nikon Z Z8 Black 2023
No current pricing available
Leica SL SL3 Black 2024
Verdict
Winner: Nikon Z Z8
Scores 88 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 7 of 33 specs.