Nikon Z Z8
Nikon
91 Overall Score
vs
china UHD-100A
china
23 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Nikon Z Z8
85 out of 100 high confidence 389 reviews
The Nikon Z8 is widely praised as a powerful, versatile mirrorless camera that excels in autofocus, image quality, and build. Users upgrading from DSLRs like the D850 or D500 find the transition smooth, and many highlight its exceptional performance for wildlife, sports, and video. However, a minority report issues with battery life, occasional autofocus misses, and a steep learning curve, while a few experienced defects or poor customer service from certain retailers. Overall, the Z8 is seen as a top-tier camera that delivers on its promise, though not without minor drawbacks.
Pros
- Excellent autofocus performance
- High image quality and sharpness
- Great for wildlife and sports photography
- Smooth transition from DSLR
- Solid build and ergonomics
Cons
- Battery life could be better
- Occasional autofocus misses
- Steep learning curve for some
- No included reference guide
- Some units had defects or recalls
Autofocus performance 25
Image quality 20
Battery life 8
Build quality 15
Learning curve 6
Customer service 5
china UHD-100A
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Beginner
Video
Youtube
Photography
Product Photography
Wedding Events
Streaming
Vlogging
Sports Wildlife
Travel
Specifications
| Nikon Z Z8 | china UHD-100A | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | BSI CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | 1/2.3-inch |
| Megapixels | 45.70000076293945 MP★ | 8.289999961853027 MP |
| ISO Range | 64★ | — |
| Processor | EXPEED 7 | — |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | No data | |
| AF Type | Photo, VideoPhase Detection: 493 | — |
| Eye AF | ✓★ | — |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | — |
| Subject Detection | ✓★ | — |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 20 fps★ | — |
| Burst (Electronic) | 30 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/32000 | — |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓★ | — |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 8K★ | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps★ | 30 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 120 fps★ | 60 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓★ | — |
| RAW Video | ✓★ | — |
| Codec | N-RAW, ProRes RAW | — |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✓★ | — |
| Articulating | ✓★ | — |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.82 kg | 0.45 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 340 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓★ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓★ | — |
| USB | USB-C★ | — |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | HDMI 1.4 |
| Hot Shoe | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Nikon Z Z8
- Strong video (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong af (91st percentile)91st %ile
china UHD-100A
- Strong connectivity (68th percentile)
- Below average sensor (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average build (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average display (30th percentile)
- Below average burst (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Nikon Z Z8
No current pricing available
china UHD-100A
Verdict
Winner: Nikon Z Z8
Scores 91 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 23 of 33 specs.
