Nikon Z Z8 Black 2023
Nikon
87 Overall Score
vs
Blackmagic Design Cinema Camera Cinema Camera 6K
Blackmagic Design
52 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Nikon Z Z8 | Blackmagic Design Cinema Camera Cinema Camera 6K | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Stacked CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 45.70000076293945 MP★ | 24.600000381469727 MP |
| ISO Range | 32★ | 400 |
| Processor | EXPEED 7 | — |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | No data | |
| Eye AF | ✓★ | — |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | — |
| Subject Detection | ✓★ | — |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 120 fps★ | 36 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 120 fps★ | — |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 8K★ | 6K |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps★ | 60 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 120 fps | 120 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓★ | — |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | ProRes 422 HQ, ProRes RAW, N-RAW | Blackmagic RAW 12-Bit, H.264 4:2:0 8-Bit |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2" | 5"★ |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.91 kg★ | 1.20 kg |
| Battery Life | 340 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) |
| HDMI | Full-size HDMI | HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Nikon Z Z8 Black 2023
- Strong burst (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong video (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong evf (94th percentile)94th %ile
Blackmagic Design Cinema Camera Cinema Camera 6K
- Strong video (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong burst (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong display (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong connectivity (78th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Nikon Z Z8
Scores 87 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 17 of 31 specs.