Nikon

Nikon Z8

The Z9's sensor and AF in a compact, weather-sealed body without the built-in grip. The Nikon Z8 delivers 45MP, 8K/60p RAW, and 20fps burst in a size closer to the Z7 II — the most powerful compact full-frame Nikon has ever made.

Typical Price
£3999–£4299
Average price across retailers: ~£4149
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Core
Sensor
45.7MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS
Resolution
45.7 MP
Mount
Nikon Z-mount
Dimensions
144.0 × 118.5 × 83.0mm
Weight
910g body only
Weather Sealed
Yes
Performance
Autofocus
Subject detection AF, 493-point phase-detect
Stabilisation
6-stop IBIS
Burst Rate
20fps RAW / 120fps JPEG
Battery Life
330 shots (CIPA)
Features
Video
8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, ProRes RAW
Viewfinder
0.5" Quad-VGA OLED EVF, 3.69M dots, 120fps
Screen
3.2" tilting touchscreen
Memory Cards
Dual CFexpress Type B / XQD
Connectivity
USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth

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Suitability Score by Genre
Sports & Action
9.0
Wildlife
9.0
Vlogging & Video
9.0
Landscape
9.0
Portrait
9.0
Travel
4.0
Great For
Sports & Action 20fps RAW and 120fps JPEG with subject detection AF — elite sports performance.
🦅
Wildlife Bird/animal AF and 120fps JPEG burst in a compact, weather-sealed body.
🎬
Vlogging & Video 8K/60p RAW and ProRes RAW — one of the best hybrid video cameras available.
🏔️
Landscape 45MP delivers exceptional detail. Weather sealing handles outdoor conditions.
👤
Portrait Subject detection AF and 45MP produce sharp, detailed portraits.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
✈️
Travel Capable but heavy at 910g — lighter options better suit travel.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated Scores reflect the aggregated consensus from verified purchaser reviews across tracked UK retailers, weighted by photography genre tags applied by reviewers. This is community opinion — not GearFrame editorial assessment.
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