Nikon Z Z8 Black 2024

Nikon Z Z8 Black 2024

Nikon
95 Overall Score
vs
Fujifilm 16782662-AG2

Fujifilm 16782662-AG2

Fujifilm
91 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Nikon Z Z8 Black 2024

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

Fujifilm 16782662-AG2

No customer feedback yet

Scores

Youtube
Nikon
90
Fujifilm
96
Photography
Nikon
90
Fujifilm
96
Beginner
Nikon
96
Fujifilm
90
Product Photography
Nikon
88
Fujifilm
96
Video
Nikon
94
Fujifilm
93
Wedding Events
Nikon
94
Fujifilm
94
Sports Wildlife
Nikon
93
Fujifilm
90
Travel
Nikon
82
Fujifilm
74
Vlogging
Nikon
75
Fujifilm
82
Streaming
Nikon
79
Fujifilm
75

Specifications

Nikon Z Z8Fujifilm 16782662-AG2
Sensor
TypeStacked CMOSX-Trans CMOS 5 HR BSI
Sizefull-frameaps-c
Megapixels45.70000076293945 MP★40.20000076293945 MP
ISO Range64★125
ProcessorEXPEED 7X-Processor 5
Autofocus
AF Points
493
425
AF TypePhoto, VideoPhase Detection: 493Photo, VideoContrast Detection, Phase Detection: 425
Eye AF✓✓
Animal AF✓✓
Subject Detection✓✓
Shooting
Burst (Mechanical)30 fps★15 fps
Burst (Electronic)120 fps★20 fps
Max Shutter1/320001/180000
Electronic Shutter✓✓
Video
Max Resolution8K★6K
4K FPS120 fps★60 fps
1080p FPS120 fps★30 fps
10-bit✓✓
Log Profile✓✓
RAW Video✓✓
CodecN-RAW, ProRes RAWProRes RAW, Blackmagic RAW
Display & EVF
Screen Size3.2"★3"
Touchscreen✓✓
Articulating✓✓
EVF Resolution3.7M dots3.7M dots
Build
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight0.82 kg★2.79 kg
Battery Life340 shots580 shots★
Connectivity
Wi-Fi✓✓
Bluetooth✓✓
USBUSB-CUSB-C
HDMIHDMI OutputMicro-HDMI
Hot Shoe✓✓

Pros & Cons

Nikon Z Z8 Black 2024

  • Strong video (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong burst (96th percentile)96th %ile

Fujifilm 16782662-AG2

  • Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong display (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong sensor (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile

Pricing

Fujifilm 16782662-AG2 is $1,640 cheaper (2.1x less).

Nikon Z Z8 Black 20240.030score per dollar
vs
Fujifilm 16782662-AG20.059score per dollar

Fujifilm 16782662-AG2 offers 2.0x better value for money

Verdict

★ Winner: Nikon Z Z8

Scores 95 overall, wins 4 of 10 usage categories and 10 of 33 specs.

Nikon Z Z8 Better at:

TravelBeginnerStreamingSports Wildlife

Fujifilm 16782662-AG2 Better at:

YoutubeVloggingPhotographyProduct Photography

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