Nikon Z6 III 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 150 shots).
  • Nikon Z8 has a better effective resolution (45.7 MP vs 24.5 MP).
  • Nikon Z8 has a better phase detect points (493 vs 273).
  • Nikon Z6 III has a better price (msrp) ($2,499 vs $4,296.95).
Product
Nikon Z6 III
Nikon
$2,499
Nikon Z8
Nikon
$4,296.95
Imaging
Sensor TypePartially-Stacked CMOSStacked CMOS
Sensor SizeFull-FrameFull-Frame
Effective Resolution24.5 MP45.7 MP
Max Image Size6K8K
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)150 shots1000 shots
Video Capture
Max Resolution6K8K
8K Recordingโˆ’Up to 60p
4K RecordingUp to 120pUp 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 Resolution5.76M 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)$2,499$4,296.95
Body MaterialMagnesium AlloyMagnesium Alloy
Dimensions138.5ร—101.5ร—74 mm144ร—118.5ร—83 mm
Weight760g (1.68 lb)820g (1.81 lb)
Weather SealedYesYes
In-Body StabilizationYesYes
Battery Life (EVF)390 shots340 shots
Battery Life (LCD)410 shots370 shots
Battery TypeEN-EL15cEN-EL15c