Nikon Z8

Same cutting-edge stacked sensor as Z9 ; Body design makes more sense than Z9 for most people ; Excellent video features

Limited battery life ; Lower-resolution EVF than rivals ; In-body image stabilization is only okay

Nikon has heralded the Z8 as the natural successor to the Nikon D850 – a DSLR that’s proved hugely popular with enthusiast photographers since its launch in 2017 – and it’s a fitting accolade. The Z8 is the Nikon camera that makes the most sense for...

47.5MP stacked sensor ; 20 fps burst shooting in RAW ; Up to 8K60 / 4K120 video recording ; Internal ProRes and N RAW

Awful artificial shutter sound ; Tilting screen is not ideal for video

The Nikon Z8 offers both speed and resolution whether we're talking photography or video. It can do pretty much everything Nikon's flagship Z9 can do, but in a more compact body and at a much better price.

Excellent image quality ; Professional grade video features ; Continuous shooting speeds up to 120fps ; Fast, intelligent autofocus ; Robust build quality ; Large, flexible display ; Separate USB ports for power delivery and data.

It may be a bargain, but it’s also very expensive ; No built-in GPS

Same sensor as the rather pricey Z9. ; A smaller body makes handling easier. ; Intelligent photography and videography features

Short battery life

Editor

Sehr hohe Bildqualität bei Fotos und Videos ; Sehr schneller und genauer Autofokus ; Verzögerungsfreier und sehr heller Sucher ; Sehr hohes Serienbildtempo ; Filmt Video in 8K in 30p und 60p

Hoher Preis

Eine echte Top-Kamera: Die Nikon Z8 kann alles – und alles richtig gut. Egal ob Bildqualität bei Fotos sowie Videos oder Tempo bei Autofokus und Serien, die Z8 punktet immer. Eines der vielen Highlights ist der Sucher, den sie, wie den größten Teil der...