Nikon Z7 vs Nikon Z8
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Nikon Z7 vs Nikon Z8 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 46MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 64 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
- Launched August 2018
- Refreshed by Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
- 46MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.20" Tilting Screen
- ISO 64 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 7680 x 4320 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 910g - 144 x 119 x 83mm
- Revealed May 2023
Nikon Z7 vs Nikon Z8 Overview
The following is a detailed comparison of the Nikon Z7 and Nikon Z8, both Pro Mirrorless cameras and they are both designed by Nikon. The image resolution of the Z7 (46MP) and the Z8 (46MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (Full frame).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Z7 was manufactured 5 years before the Z8 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the Z7 matches up vs the Z8 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon Z7 vs Nikon Z8 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z7 and Nikon Z8. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon Z7 Gallery and Nikon Z8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Nikon Z8
Z7 | Z8 | |||
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Screen resolution | 2100k | 2089k | Crisper screen (+11k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon Z8 over the Nikon Z7
Z8 | Z7 | |||
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Revealed | May 2023 | August 2018 | Newer by 57 months |
Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Nikon Z8
Z7 | Z8 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | 3.20" | Equal screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Nikon Z7 vs Nikon Z8 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z7 comes with outside dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Nikon Z8 has dimensions of 144mm x 119mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs).
Examine the Nikon Z7 and Nikon Z8 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Z7 versus the Z8.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 and Z8 is 62 and 55 respectively.
Nikon Z7 vs Nikon Z8 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The picture here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z7 and Z8.
To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files however you will need to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged Z7 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.