Upgrade Guide

Nikon Z7 II→Nikon Nikon Z8

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

You own

Nikon

Z7 II

£2699

2020

→

Upgrade to

Nikon

Nikon Z8

£3999 (+£1,300)

2023

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the Z7 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	Z7 II	Nikon Z8
Price	£2,699	£3,999
Released	2020	2023	↑
Sensor	45.7MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS	45.7MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS
Resolution	46MP	46MP
Video	4K/60p, 4K/30p (oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion	8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, ProRes RAW
Autofocus	Phase-detect, 493 points, Eye AF, subject tracking	Subject detection AF, 493-point phase-detect
Stabilisation	5-axis IBIS, 5 stops (up to 6 stops with VR lenses)	6-stop IBIS
Burst Rate	10fps mechanical, 10fps electronic	20fps RAW / 120fps JPEG	↑
Battery Life	~420 shots (CIPA)	330 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	705g (body, battery, card)	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, 2.1M dots	3.2" tilting touchscreen
Mount	Nikon Z-mount	Nikon Z-mount
Memory Cards	Dual card: 1× CFexpress Type B / XQD + 1× SD UHS-II	Dual CFexpress Type B / XQD

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