Nikon Z Z8 Black 2023
Nikon
87 Overall Score
vs
Leica Q2 Monochrom Q2 Monochrom Black 2019
Leica
72 Overall Score
Scores
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Wedding Events
Beginner
Photography
Youtube
Video
Product Photography
Travel
Vlogging
Streaming
Specifications
| Nikon Z Z8 | Leica Q2 Monochrom Q2 Monochrom | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Stacked CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 45.70000076293945 MP | 47.29999923706055 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 32★ | 100 |
| Processor | EXPEED 7 | Maestro II |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | No data | |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | — |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 120 fps★ | 10 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 120 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | — | 1/40000 |
| 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 | ProRes 422 HQ, ProRes RAW, N-RAW | H.264/MP4 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓★ | ✗ |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots★ | 1.0M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.91 kg | 0.73 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 340 shots | 400 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| HDMI | Full-size HDMI | Micro 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
Leica Q2 Monochrom Q2 Monochrom Black 2019
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong battery (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong connectivity (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon Z Z8 Black 20230.026score per dollar
vs
Leica Q2 Monochrom Q2 Monochrom Black 20190.182score per dollar
Leica Q2 Monochrom Q2 Monochrom Black 2019 offers 7.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon Z Z8
Scores 87 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 12 of 32 specs.
