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Z6 III vs Z8
Quick take: The Z8 has the highest resolution at 46MP; the Z6 III is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
Z6 III — Hybrid Video & Action: Partial-stacked FF sensor for near-zero blackout, 6K RAW video, and 60fps burst — Nikon's most capable hybrid.
Z8 — Sports, Wildlife & Hybrid Professionals: Z9 performance in a compact body — 45MP, 8K/60p RAW, and 20fps burst without the bulk or price of the flagship.
Who should buy what
Z6 III (2024)
is the right camera for you if…
- Hybrid photographers who want partially-stacked sensor speed with full-frame quality
- Z6 II owners ready for a major AF and video upgrade
- Sports and action shooters who want 6K RAW video and fast burst
- Professionals who want a versatile full-frame Z body for any situation
Z8 (2023)
is the right camera for you if…
- Professional photographers who want Z9 capability in a smaller body
- Wildlife and sports shooters who want 8K RAW and 120fps burst
- Z6 III or Z7 II owners upgrading to pro-grade performance
- Hybrid professionals who need the best Nikon video and stills in one body
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | Z6 IIINikon · 2024 | Z8Nikon · 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,199Best | £3,499 |
| Sensor | 24.5MP Full-frame Partial-stacked CMOS | 45.7MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.5MP | 45.7MPBest |
| Video | 6K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, N-Log, 10-bit | 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, ProRes RAW |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle/aircraft) | Subject detection AF, 493-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 6.0 stops | 6-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic | 20fps RAW / 120fps JPEG |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA)Best | 330 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 760g (body only)Best | 910g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 101.5 × 74.0mm | 144.0 × 118.5 × 83.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.90× magnification | 0.5" Quad-VGA OLED EVF, 3.69M dots, 120fps |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | CFexpress Type B / XQD + SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
Z6 III
Z8
Portrait
8.4/10
8.4/10
Street
6.3/10
5.8/10
Travel
6.1/10
5.6/10
Wedding & Events
8.3/10
8.2/10
Vlogging & Video
6.6/10
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Filmmaking
7.8/10
7.8/10
Documentary
7.9/10
7.7/10
Sports & Action
9.2/10
9.2/10
Landscape
7.0/10
7.4/10
Wildlife
8.9/10
8.9/10
Casual
5.2/10
4.7/10
Food
7.5/10
7.4/10
Macro
7.0/10
7.0/10
Architecture
7.2/10
7.7/10
Astrophotography
7.4/10
6.8/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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