Nikon Z5 vs Nikon Z8

Key Differences

  • Nikon Z8 has a better buffer (raw) (1000 shots vs 12 shots).
  • Nikon Z8 has a better continuous shooting (120 fps vs 4 fps).
  • Nikon Z8 has a better 4k recording (Up to 120p vs Up to 30p).
  • Nikon Z5 has a better price (msrp) ($1,397 vs $4,296.95).
  • Nikon Z8 has a better 1080p recording (Up to 120p vs Up to 60p).
Product
Nikon Z5
Nikon
$1,397
Nikon Z8
Nikon
$4,296.95
Imaging
Sensor TypeBSI CMOSStacked CMOS
Sensor SizeFull-FrameFull-Frame
Effective Resolution24.3 MP45.7 MP
Max Image Size4K8K
Lens MountNikon ZNikon Z
Exposure Control
ISO Range (Native)100 โ€“ 5120064 โ€“ 25600
ISO Range (Extended)50 โ€“ 10240032 โ€“ 102400
Mechanical Shutter1/8000โˆ’
Electronic Shutter1/80001/32000
Flash Sync Speed1/2001/200
Still Image Capture
Continuous Shooting4 fps120 fps
Buffer (RAW)12 shots1000 shots
Video Capture
Max Resolution4K8K
8K Recordingโˆ’Up to 60p
4K RecordingUp to 30pUp to 120p
1080p RecordingUp to 60pUp to 120p
10-bit InternalNoYes
Recording Limit29 minNo limit
Log Profilesโˆ’N-Log / HLG / Flat
Built-in MicStereoStereo
Headphone JackYesYes
Mic InputYesYes
HDMI OutputMicro (Type D)Full-size (Type A)
Focus
Phase Detect Points273493
Contrast Detect Pointsโˆ’โˆ’
Low Light AF-6 EV-9 EV
Eye AFYesYes
Animal AFYesYes
Vehicle AFNoYes
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 TypeTilting4-Axis Tilting
Touch ScreenYesYes
Interface
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetoothv5.0v5
USBUSB-C 3.1 Gen 1USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (Dual)
GPSNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$1,397$4,296.95
Body MaterialMagnesium AlloyMagnesium Alloy
Dimensions134ร—100.5ร—69.5 mm144ร—118.5ร—83 mm
Weight590g (1.30 lb)820g (1.81 lb)
Weather SealedYesYes
In-Body StabilizationYesYes
Battery Life (EVF)390 shots340 shots
Battery Life (LCD)470 shots370 shots
Battery TypeEN-EL15cEN-EL15c