Nikon Z8 Z8 Black 2023

Nikon Z8 Z8 Black 2023

Nikon
90 Overall Score
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OM System OM-1 OM-1 Mark II Black 2024

OM System OM-1 OM-1 Mark II Black 2024

OM System
95 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Nikon Z8 Z8 Black 2023

No customer feedback yet

OM System OM-1 OM-1 Mark II Black 2024

88 out of 100 medium confidence 28 reviews

The OM System OM-1 Mark II is highly praised for its fast autofocus, especially for bird and wildlife photography, and its compact, lightweight design compared to full-frame cameras. Users appreciate the improved menu system and low-light performance, though some note the lack of an Auto mode and the absence of an included external battery charger as drawbacks. Overall, it is seen as a powerful and versatile camera, with a few minor complaints about accessories and learning curve.

Pros
  • Fast and accurate autofocus
  • Compact and lightweight body
  • Excellent low-light performance
  • Intuitive menu system
  • Great for bird and wildlife photography
Cons
  • No Auto mode
  • External battery charger not included
  • Expensive external charger
  • Learning curve for new users
  • Rubber charging port cover may wear out
👍 Autofocus performance 5
👍 Build quality 4
👍 Low light performance 3
👍 Menu usability 2
👎 Missing auto mode 2
👎 Battery charger inclusion 2

Scores

Beginner
Nikon
90
OM System
94
Wedding Events
Nikon
92
OM System
90
Sports Wildlife
Nikon
91
OM System
91
Video
Nikon
84
OM System
89
Photography
Nikon
88
OM System
86
Travel
Nikon
79
OM System
84
Product Photography
Nikon
83
OM System
80
Youtube
Nikon
82
OM System
82
Streaming
Nikon
72
OM System
79
Vlogging
Nikon
71
OM System
77

Specifications

Nikon Z8 Z8OM System OM-1 OM-1 Mark II
Sensor
TypeStacked CMOSStacked BSI Live MOS
Sizefull-framemicro-four-thirds
Megapixels45.70000076293945 MP★20.399999618530273 MP
ISO Range64★200
ProcessorEXPEED 7TruePic X
Autofocus
AF Points
493
1,053
AF Type—Auto and Manual Focus
Eye AF✓✓
Animal AF✓✓
Subject Detection✓✓
Shooting
Burst (Mechanical)120 fps★50 fps
Burst (Electronic)120 fps120 fps
Max Shutter1/2001/32000
Electronic Shutter✓✓
Video
Max Resolution8K★4K
4K FPS120 fps★60 fps
1080p FPS120 fps240 fps★
10-bit✓✓
Log Profile✗✓★
RAW Video✓✓
CodecN-RAW, ProRes 422 HQH.264, H.265
Display & EVF
Screen Size3.2"★3"
Touchscreen✓✓
Articulating✓✓
EVF Resolution3.7M dots5.8M dots★
Build
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight2.00 kg0.51 kg★
Battery Life840 shots★520 shots
Connectivity
Wi-Fi✓✓
Bluetooth✓✓
USBUSB Type CUSB-C★
HDMIHDMI/USB Cable ClipHDMI
Hot Shoe✓✓

Pros & Cons

Nikon Z8 Z8 Black 2023

  • Strong burst (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong video (98th percentile)98th %ile

OM System OM-1 OM-1 Mark II Black 2024

  • Strong evf (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong stabilization (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong burst (96th percentile)96th %ile

Pricing

Nikon Z8 Z8 Black 2023

OM System OM-1 OM-1 Mark II Black 2024

No current pricing available

Verdict

★ Winner: OM System OM-1 OM-1 Mark II

Scores 95 overall, wins 5 of 10 usage categories and 6 of 33 specs.

Nikon Z8 Z8 Better at:

Wedding EventsProduct Photography

OM System OM-1 OM-1 Mark II Better at:

VideoTravelBeginnerVloggingStreaming

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