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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
83

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).

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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.

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.

Nikon Z6 II vs Nikon Z8 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Nikon Z8 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Nikon Z8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Portrait photography details
Nikon Z8 Portrait photography details
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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
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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)
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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
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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