Upgrade Guide
Nikon Nikon Z8→Nikon Z6
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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The Z6 offers little measurable spec improvement over the Nikon Z8. Spend the money on glass instead.
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Resolution24MP (down from 46MP — optimised for low light)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Nikon Z8 | Z6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Wildlife | -2.0 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | -2.0 | ||
| Landscape | -1.0 | ||
| Portrait | — | ||
| Travel | +4.0 | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Wedding & Events | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Nikon Z8 | Z6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,999 | £749 | |
| Released | 2023 | 2018 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 45.7MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm | |
| Resolution | 46MP | 24MP | ↓ |
| Video | 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, ProRes RAW | 4K 30fps (full-width), 1080p 120fps | |
| Autofocus | Subject detection AF, 493-point phase-detect | 273-point phase-detect hybrid AF | |
| Stabilisation | 6-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops | |
| Burst Rate | 20fps RAW / 120fps JPEG | 12fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | 330 shots (CIPA) | 310 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 910g body only | 585g (body only) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | 0.5" Quad-VGA OLED EVF, 3.69M dots, 120fps | EVF 0.80× 3.69M-dot | |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M-dot | |
| Mount | Nikon Z-mount | Nikon Z-Mount | |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B / XQD | Single XQD / CFexpress Type B |
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