Camera Comparison
Nikon Z7 II vs Nikon Z8
Key Differences
- Nikon Z8 has a better buffer (raw) (1000 shots vs 77 shots).
- Nikon Z8 has a better continuous shooting (120 fps vs 10 fps).
- Nikon Z8 has a better low light af (-9 EV vs -4 EV).
- Nikon Z8 has a better 4k recording (Up to 120p vs Up to 60p).
- Nikon Z7 II has a better price (msrp) ($2,999 vs $4,296.95).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Imaging | ||
| Sensor Type | BSI CMOS | Stacked CMOS |
| Sensor Size | Full-Frame | Full-Frame |
| Effective Resolution | 45.7 MP | 45.7 MP |
| Max Image Size | 4K | 8K |
| Lens Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
| Exposure Control | ||
| ISO Range (Native) | 64 – 25600 | 64 – 25600 |
| ISO Range (Extended) | 32 – 102400 | 32 – 102400 |
| Mechanical Shutter | 1/8000 | − |
| Electronic Shutter | 1/8000 | 1/32000 |
| Flash Sync Speed | 1/200 | 1/200 |
| Still Image Capture | ||
| Continuous Shooting | 10 fps | 120 fps |
| Buffer (RAW) | 77 shots | 1000 shots |
| Video Capture | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 8K |
| 8K Recording | − | Up to 60p |
| 4K Recording | Up to 60p | Up to 120p |
| 1080p Recording | Up to 120p | Up to 120p |
| 10-bit Internal | Yes | Yes |
| Recording Limit | 29 min | No limit |
| Log Profiles | N-Log / HLG | N-Log / HLG / Flat |
| Built-in Mic | Stereo | Stereo |
| Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Mic Input | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI Output | Full-size (Type A) | Full-size (Type A) |
| Focus | ||
| Phase Detect Points | 493 | 493 |
| Contrast Detect Points | − | − |
| Low Light AF | -4 EV | -9 EV |
| Eye AF | Yes | Yes |
| Animal AF | Yes | Yes |
| Vehicle AF | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| EVF Type | OLED | OLED |
| EVF Resolution | 3.69M dots | 3.69M dots |
| EVF Magnification | 0.8x | 0.8x |
| Monitor | ||
| LCD Size | 3.2" | 3.2" |
| LCD Resolution | 2.10M dots | 2.10M dots |
| LCD Type | Tilting | 4-Axis Tilting |
| Touch Screen | Yes | Yes |
| Interface | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | v5.0 | v5 |
| USB | USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (Dual) |
| GPS | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $2,999 | $4,296.95 |
| Body Material | Magnesium Alloy | Magnesium Alloy |
| Dimensions | 134×100.5×69.5 mm | 144×118.5×83 mm |
| Weight | 705g (1.55 lb) | 820g (1.81 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| In-Body Stabilization | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life (EVF) | 420 shots | 340 shots |
| Battery Life (LCD) | 420 shots | 370 shots |
| Battery Type | EN-EL15c | EN-EL15c |
