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Nikon Z6 II vs Nikon Z8

Portability
61 Imaging
77 Features
89 Overall
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Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Nikon Z8 front
Portability
55 Imaging
83 Features
83 Overall
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Nikon Z6 II vs Nikon Z8 Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Announced October 2020
  • Old Model is Nikon Z6
Nikon Z8
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 910g - 144 x 119 x 83mm
  • Revealed May 2023
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Nikon Z6 II vs Nikon Z8 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Nikon Z8

		

		

			
 Z6 II Z8 
Screen resolution2100k2089kSharper screen (+11k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Nikon Z8 over the Nikon Z6 II

		

		

			
 Z8 Z6 II 
RevealedMay 2023October 2020Fresher by 31 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Nikon Z8

		

		

			
 Z6 II Z8 
Manual focus  More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3.2"3.20"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon Z6 II vs Nikon Z8 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
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).
Compare the Nikon Z6 II vs Nikon Z8 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Nikon Z6 II vs Nikon Z8 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Z6 II and Z8 is 61 and 55 respectively.
Nikon Z6 II vs Nikon Z8 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z6 II vs Nikon Z8 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
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.
	
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Nikon Z6 II vs Nikon Z8 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon Z6 II vs Nikon Z8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Nikon Z6 II Portrait photography details
Nikon Z8 Portrait photography details
86
 you can focus manually
 megapixel count excellent (25 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 provides face detection focusing
 exports RAW files
89
 you can focus manually
 sensor resolution is high (46 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 includes face detection focus
 saves RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Nikon Z6 II as a Street photography camera
 Nikon Z8 as a Street photography camera
78
 tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 exports RAW files
 comes with focus by touch
 environment proof
 great ISO range (51,200)
72
 screen tilts
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 saves RAW files
 offers focus via touch
 weather proof
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 heavier than competition in class (910 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Nikon Z6 II
Sports photography with Nikon Z8
82
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count excellent (25 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 provides tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 comes with phase detect AF
 bad battery power (410 per charge)
81
 silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
 high frames per second (30.0 frames/s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor resolution is high (46MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 includes tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
 low max shutter speed (1/ seconds)
 not so great battery (330 shots)
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Travel Comparison
Nikon Z6 II Travel photography advice
Nikon Z8 Travel photography advice
66
 environment proof
 connects via bluetooth
 comes with focus by touch
 megapixel count excellent (25MP)
 bad battery power (410 per charge)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
61
 weather proof
 has bluetooth
 offers focus via touch
 sensor resolution is high (46 megapixels)
 not so great battery (330 CIPA)
 heavier than competition in class (910g)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography advice
Nikon Z8 Landscape photography advice
82
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count excellent (25MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 great ISO range (51,200)
 exports RAW files
 environment proof
 2 card slots
 bad battery power (410 CIPA)
84
 you can focus manually
 change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 screen size is good (3.20")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor resolution is high (46 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 saves RAW files
 weather proof
 two card slots
 not so great battery (330 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon Z6 II Vlogging info
Nikon Z8 Vlogging info
36
 touchscreen enabled
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 provides face detection focusing
 great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 does have external microphone support
 screen isn't selfie friendly
33
 touchscreen capability
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 includes face detection focus
 high quality video (7680 x 4320 pxls)
 includes external mic socket
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 heavier than competition in class (910g)
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Nikon Z6 II vs Nikon Z8 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Nikon Z8
 Nikon Z6 Mark IINikon Z8
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Z6 Mark II Nikon Z8
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2020-10-14 2023-05-10
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS Stacked CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixel 46 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 6048 x 4024 8256 x 5504
Maximum native ISO 51200 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures    
Lowest boosted ISO 50 32
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points 273 493
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Nikon Z
Number of lenses 15 46
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3.2 inches 3.20 inches
Screen resolution 2,100k dots 2,089k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 3,686k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.8x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 900s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s -
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting rate 14.0fps 30.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Front-curtain sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Off
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 7680 x 4320 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, L
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 7680x4320
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, H.265
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB Yes USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 705 grams (1.55 lb) 910 grams (2.01 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 144 x 119 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 98
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.2
DXO Low light score not tested 2548
Other
Battery life 410 images 330 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL15c
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage CFexpress Type B / XQD one CFexpress Type B slot and one UHS-II SD slot
Card slots Dual Dual
Cost at launch $1,997 $3,999