Nikon Z6 II vs Nikon Z8

Here is a comprehensive review of the Nikon Z6 II vs Nikon Z8, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both produced by Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and Z8 (46MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The Z6 II was launched 3 years before the Z8 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the Z6 II matches up against the Z8 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z6 Mark II & Nikon Z8. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon Z6 II Gallery & Nikon Z8 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Nikon Z6 II comes with outside dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Nikon Z8 has specifications of 144mm x 119mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Z6 II versus the Z8.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Z6 II and Z8 is 61 and 55 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The photograph below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Z6 II and Z8.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon Z8 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 21MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older Z6 II is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.