Nikon Z8 Professional Full Frame Mirrorless
Its 45.7MP full-frame BSI CMOS sensor and IBIS deliver highly detailed, stabilized stills ideal for large-format output. The bundled 24-120mm f/4 lens adds versatile range while keeping the kit at a travel-friendly 816g. This camera suits studio and product photographers who need maximum resolution for controlled shoots, as its video and streaming performance is limited.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong sensor (100th percentile) 100th
- Strong stabilization (71th percentile) 71th
Cons
- Below average connectivity (16th percentile)
- Below average video (20th percentile)
- Below average display (25th percentile)
- Below average burst (28th percentile)
What owners think
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | BSI CMOS |
| Size | Full Frame |
| Megapixels | 45.7 MP |
Build
| Weight | 0.8 kg / 1.8 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon Z8 Professional Full Frame Mirrorless | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | Sony a1 a1 II | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | 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 | 32.5MP full-frame | 50.1MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 1053 | 759 | 425 | 315 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | - | 40 | 30 | 20 | 75 | 120 |
| Video | - | 6K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 5K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 816 | 609 | 658 | 579 | 721 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon Z8 Professional Full Frame Mirrorless | 31.9 | 34.9 | 53.1 | 27.8 | 20.1 | 99.8 | 44.9 | 24.5 | 15.9 | 71.1 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare | 98.2 | 86.6 | 94.4 | 92.7 | 89.2 | 57.8 | 96.4 | 98.9 | 93 | 99.5 |
| Sony a1 a1 II Compare | 95.2 | 98.5 | 96.4 | 90.3 | 98.8 | 67.4 | 91.8 | 99.4 | 93 | 99.5 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 87 | 95.4 | 89.1 | 84.5 | 95.2 | 97.7 | 96.9 | 82.2 | 93 | 93.6 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Compare | 83 | 86.6 | 97.5 | 95 | 97.2 | 55.3 | 89.1 | 82.2 | 93 | 96.2 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.2 | 89 | 88.6 | 99.8 | 84.1 | 39.9 | 94.1 | 82.2 | 93 | 99.5 |
Usage Scores
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