Compare Nikon Z8 vs Nikon Zf
In this technical comparison between the Nikon Z8 and the Nikon Zf, we analyze the key features to help you choose.
Choosing between these two Cameras models often comes down to your budget, with prices around Approx. $3,999 / £3,999 and Approx. $1,999 / £2,299.
| Specifications |
Nikon Z8 |
Nikon Zf |
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| Launch | ||
| Release Version | May 2023 | September 2023 |
| Body | ||
| Body Dimensions | 144 x 118.5 x 83 mm | 144 x 103 x 49 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 910g (with battery/card); 820g (body only) | Approx. 710g (with battery and card); 630g (body only) |
| Mount | Nikon Z mount | Nikon Z mount |
| Weather Sealing | Yes (Pro-grade; equivalent to the D850/Z9; works down to -10°C) | Yes (Dust and drip resistant; magnesium alloy chassis) |
| Sensor | ||
| Sensor Technology | Stacked CMOS (Back-illuminated) | BSI-CMOS |
| Size | Full-frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm) | Full-frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm) |
| Image Resolution | 45.7 Megapixels | 24.5 Megapixels |
| ISO Sensitivity | 64 – 25,600 (Extended: 32–102,400) | 100–64,000 (Extended: 50–204,800) |
| Image Stabilization | 5-axis In-body (up to 6.0 stops with Synchro VR) | 5-axis In-body (IBIS) up to 8.0 stops (includes "Focus Point VR" which stabilizes based on your AF point) |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Rear screen | 3.2-inch 4-axis tilting touchscreen; 2.1M dots | 3.2-inch Fully Articulated (Vari-angle) Touchscreen; 2.1M dots |
| Viewfinder | 3.69M-dot OLED; blackout-free "Real-Live" technology; 3000 nits brightness | 3.69M-dot OLED; 0.8x magnification |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | 493 points | 273 points |
| Autofocus System | Hybrid Phase-Detection/Contrast AF with EXPEED 7 processor | Hybrid Phase-Detection/Contrast AF with EXPEED 7 |
| AI Subject Recognition | Yes (AI-based: Human, Dog, Cat, Bird, Plane, Car, Motorcycle, Bicycle, Train) | Yes (Subject detection for People, Animals, Birds, and Vehicles; works even in Manual Focus mode) |
| Photo | ||
| Continuous shooting | 20 fps (RAW), 30 fps (Full JPEG), 60 fps (DX-crop JPEG), up to 120 fps (11MP JPEG) | Up to 14 fps (Mechanical); 30 fps (JPEG-only High-Speed Frame Capture+) |
| Formats | RAW (14-bit), JPEG, HEIF (10-bit) | RAW (14-bit), JPEG, HEIF (10-bit); includes 96MP Pixel Shift mode |
| Video | ||
| Video Performance | 8.3K up to 60p; 4K up to 120p | 4K up to 30p (oversampled from 6K); 4K up to 60p (with DX crop); 1080p up to 120p |
| Bit-depth | 12-bit (N-RAW, ProRes RAW HQ), 10-bit (ProRes 422 HQ, H.265) | 10-bit internal (H.265 / N-Log / HLG) |
| Audio Connectivity | 3.5mm Mic jack / 3.5mm Headphone jack | 3.5mm Mic jack / 3.5mm Headphone jack |
| HDMI output | Full-size HDMI (Type A) | Micro-HDMI (Type D) |
| Storage | ||
| Card slots | Dual slots | Dual slots (Unique configuration) |
| Sensor Technology | Slot 1: CFexpress Type B or XQD; Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) | 1x SD (UHS-II) + 1x microSD (UHS-I) |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | 2.4GHz / 5GHz | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Version 5.0 | BT 5.0 |
| USB / HDMI | Dual USB-C ports (one for data, one for dedicated Power Delivery); Full-size HDMI | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1); Micro-HDMI |
| Battery | ||
| Model | EN-EL15c (Compatible with older EN-EL15 series) | EN-EL15c |
| Battery Life | Approx. 340 shots (standard) / 370 (Power-saving mode) | Approx. 360–380 shots |
| USB charging | Yes (USB Power Delivery supported) | Yes (USB Power Delivery supported) |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the box | Z8 Body, EN-EL15c Battery, MH-25a Charger, UC-E24 USB Cable, HDMI/USB Cable Clip, Strap, Body Cap, DK-33 Rubber Eyecup | Nikon Zf body, EN-EL15c battery, UC-E25 USB cable, AN-DC27 strap, BF-N1 body cap, DK-33 rubber eyecup |
| Price | Approx. $3,999 / £3,999 | Approx. $1,999 / £2,299 |
| Full Details | Z8 - Full Specifications | Zf - Full Specifications |