Upgrade Guide

Nikon Z5 II→Nikon Nikon Z8

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Nikon

Z5 II

£1299

2024

→

Upgrade to

Nikon

Nikon Z8

£3999 (+£2,700)

2023

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the Z5 II. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the Nikon Z8

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Full spec comparison

Spec	Z5 II	Nikon Z8
Price	£1,299	£3,999
Released	2024	2023	↓
Sensor	24.5MP Full-frame BSI CMOS	45.7MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS
Resolution	24MP	46MP	↑
Video	4K/30p oversampled, 1080p/120p, N-Log	8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, ProRes RAW
Autofocus	Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle)	Subject detection AF, 493-point phase-detect
Stabilisation	5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops	6-stop IBIS
Burst Rate	14fps mechanical, 30fps electronic	20fps RAW / 120fps JPEG	↑
Battery Life	~470 shots (CIPA)	330 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	700g body only	910g body only	↓
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification	0.5" Quad-VGA OLED EVF, 3.69M dots, 120fps
Screen	3.2" tilting touchscreen	3.2" tilting touchscreen
Mount	Nikon Z-mount (full-frame)	Nikon Z-mount
Memory Cards	Dual SD UHS-II slots	Dual CFexpress Type B / XQD

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