Nikon Z5 II vs Nikon Z8

Key Differences

  • Nikon Z8 has a better continuous shooting (120 fps vs 14 fps).
  • Nikon Z8 has a better buffer (raw) (1000 shots vs 200 shots).
  • Nikon Z5 II has a better price (msrp) ($1,699 vs $4,296.95).
  • Nikon Z8 has a better 4k recording (Up to 120p vs Up to 60p).
  • Nikon Z8 has a better effective resolution (45.7 MP vs 24.5 MP).
Product
Nikon Z5 II
Nikon
$1,699
Nikon Z8
Nikon
$4,296.95
Imaging
Sensor TypePartially-Stacked CMOSStacked CMOS
Sensor SizeFull-FrameFull-Frame
Effective Resolution24.5 MP45.7 MP
Max Image Size4K8K
Lens MountNikon ZNikon Z
Exposure Control
ISO Range (Native)100 โ€“ 6400064 โ€“ 25600
ISO Range (Extended)50 โ€“ 20480032 โ€“ 102400
Mechanical Shutter1/8000โˆ’
Electronic Shutter1/160001/32000
Flash Sync Speed1/2001/200
Still Image Capture
Continuous Shooting14 fps120 fps
Buffer (RAW)200 shots1000 shots
Video Capture
Max Resolution4K8K
8K Recordingโˆ’Up to 60p
4K RecordingUp to 60pUp to 120p
1080p RecordingUp to 120pUp to 120p
10-bit InternalYesYes
Recording LimitNo limitNo limit
Log ProfilesN-Log / N-RAW / HLGN-Log / HLG / Flat
Built-in MicStereoStereo
Headphone JackYesYes
Mic InputYesYes
HDMI OutputFull-size (Type A)Full-size (Type A)
Focus
Phase Detect Points273493
Contrast Detect Pointsโˆ’โˆ’
Low Light AF-10 EV-9 EV
Eye AFYesYes
Animal AFYesYes
Vehicle AFYesYes
Viewfinder
EVF TypeOLEDOLED
EVF Resolution3.69M dots3.69M dots
EVF Magnification0.8x0.8x
Monitor
LCD Size3.2"3.2"
LCD Resolution2.10M dots2.10M dots
LCD TypeVari-Angle4-Axis Tilting
Touch ScreenYesYes
Interface
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetoothv5.3v5
USBUSB-C 3.2 Gen 2USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (Dual)
GPSNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$1,699$4,296.95
Body MaterialMagnesium AlloyMagnesium Alloy
Dimensions134ร—100.5ร—72 mm144ร—118.5ร—83 mm
Weight700g (1.54 lb)820g (1.81 lb)
Weather SealedYesYes
In-Body StabilizationYesYes
Battery Life (EVF)380 shots340 shots
Battery Life (LCD)420 shots370 shots
Battery TypeEN-EL15cEN-EL15c