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Nikon Z7 vs Nikon Z8

Portability
62 Imaging
78 Features
89 Overall
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Nikon Z7 front
 
Nikon Z8 front
Portability
55 Imaging
83 Features
83 Overall
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Nikon Z7 vs Nikon Z8 Key Specs

Nikon Z7
(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
Nikon Z8
(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
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Nikon Z8

		

		

			
 Z7 Z8 
Screen resolution2100k2089kCrisper screen (+11k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Nikon Z8 over the Nikon Z7

		

		

			
 Z8 Z7 
RevealedMay 2023August 2018Newer by 57 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Nikon Z8

		

		

			
 Z7 Z8 
Manual focus  Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3.2"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Nikon Z7 vs Nikon Z8 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 and Z8 is 62 and 55 respectively.
Nikon Z7 vs Nikon Z8 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
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.
	
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Nikon Z7 vs Nikon Z8 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon Z7 vs Nikon Z8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Nikon Z7 Portrait photography details
Nikon Z8 Portrait photography details
86
 you can focus manually
 resolution is amazing (46MP)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 comes with face detect focusing
 delivers RAW formats
89
 you can focus manually
 MP count amazing (46MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 has face detection focus
 supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Nikon Z7
Street photography with Nikon Z8
79
 screen tilts
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 delivers RAW formats
 boasts focus via touch
 environment sealing
 above average ISO range (25,600)
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 screen tilts
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 supports RAW formats
 boasts focus via touch
 environment sealing
 above average high ISO (25,600)
 heavier than others (910g)
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Sports Comparison
 Nikon Z7 as a Sports photography camera
 Nikon Z8 as a Sports photography camera
82
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is amazing (46 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 comes with tracking focus
 environment sealing
 sensor has phase detect AF
 terrible battery life (330 CIPA)
81
 silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
 max frames per second high (30.0 frames/s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count amazing (46 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 has tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
 low max shutter speed (1/ seconds)
 bad battery pack (330 per charge)
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Travel Comparison
Nikon Z7 Travel photography information
Nikon Z8 Travel photography information
67
 environment sealing
 has bluetooth
 boasts focus via touch
 resolution is amazing (46MP)
 terrible battery life (330 per charge)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
61
 environment sealing
 supports bluetooth
 boasts focus via touch
 MP count amazing (46 megapixels)
 bad battery pack (330 per charge)
 heavier than others (910 grams)
 screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon Z7 Landscape photography information
Nikon Z8 Landscape photography information
82
 you can focus manually
 interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 good sized screen (3.2 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is amazing (46 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 does not have anti-alias filter
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 delivers RAW formats
 environment sealing
 terrible battery life (330 shots)
84
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 screen is a decent size (3.20")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count amazing (46MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 above average high ISO (25,600)
 supports RAW formats
 environment sealing
 two card slots
 bad battery pack (330 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
 Nikon Z7 as a Vlogging camera
 Nikon Z8 as a Vlogging camera
36
 touchscreen enabled
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 comes with face detect focusing
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 includes microphone socket
 does not have a selfie friendly display
33
 touchscreen functionality
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 has face detection focus
 good video quality (7680 x 4320 pxls)
 includes external mic socket
 screen is not selfie friendly
 heavier than others (910g)
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Nikon Z7 vs Nikon Z8 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 and Nikon Z8
 Nikon Z7Nikon Z8
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Z7 Nikon Z8
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2018-08-23 2023-05-10
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 6 -
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 area 858.0mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixels 46 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 8256 x 5504 8256 x 5504
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 102400
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW data    
Minimum enhanced ISO 32 32
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 493 493
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z Nikon Z
Number of lenses 15 46
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3.2" 3.20"
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dots 2,089 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 3,686 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.8x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 900 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Max silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames/s 30.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options 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    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 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
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 7680x4320
Video data 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
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 675 gr (1.49 lbs) 910 gr (2.01 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") 144 x 119 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 99 98
DXO Color Depth rating 26.3 26.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.6 14.2
DXO Low light rating 2668 2548
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 330 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL15c
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage XQD card one CFexpress Type B slot and one UHS-II SD slot
Card slots One Two
Launch cost $2,797 $3,999