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Nikon Z8 vs Nikon Z9
Every spec below is quoted from the makers' official pages — where a figure isn't published we say so rather than guess. Sizes are drawn at true relative scale from published dimensions, and the bag-fit row is computed against our measured bag catalog.
The 3 biggest published differences
- Resolution (MP): the Z9 leads at 45.7 million (effective) vs the Z8's 45.7.
- Battery life (CIPA): the Z9 leads at Approx. 700 shots (viewfinder) / 740 shots (monitor); CIPA, EN-EL18d, energy saving off (up to 740/770 with energy saving on) vs the Z8's Approx. 330 shots (viewfinder, energy saving off); approx. 340 shots (monitor, energy saving off); up to 340/370 with energy saving on; approx. 2280 shots in burst mode.
- Weight (body): the Z8 leads at 910 g vs the Z9's 1340 g.
 Z8 Nikon Z |  Z9 Nikon Z | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Format | 35.9 x 23.9 mm full-frame/FX-format | 35.9 x 23.9 mm CMOS sensor (Nikon FX format) |
| Lens mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
| Released | 2023 | —, not published |
| Sensor & Image | ||
| Sensor type | Stacked CMOS | Stacked CMOS |
| Sensor size | 35.9 x 23.9 mm full-frame/FX-format | 35.9 x 23.9 mm CMOS sensor (Nikon FX format) |
| Resolution (MP) | 45.7 | 45.7 million (effective) |
| In-body stabilisation | 5.5 stops (6.0 stops with Nikkor Z lens supporting Synchro VR) | 5-axis image sensor shift; up to 6.0 stops (with compatible lenses) |
| ISO range | ISO 64 (expandable to Lo 1/Hi 2, 32-102400 equivalent) | ISO 64-25600 (expandable to ISO 32 and ISO 102400 equivalents) |
| Autofocus & Speed | ||
| AF system | Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with deep-learning subject detection, AF assist | Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF |
| Subject detection | 493 focus points; detection range -7 to +19 EV (-9 to +19 EV with starlight view) | 493 focus points; deep-learning subject detection (people, animals, vehicles) with eye detection |
| Burst — mechanical | none (electronic shutter only) | none (electronic shutter only) |
| Burst — electronic | Up to 120 fps (High-speed frame capture + C120; extended modes at 30/60/120 fps) | Up to approx. 120 fps (high-speed frame capture, C120); standard continuous approx. 20-30 fps (electronic shutter) |
| Video | ||
| Max video | 8K UHD (7680x4320) 30p | 7680 x 4320 (8K UHD): 30p |
| Codecs / sampling | N-RAW (12-bit), Apple ProRes RAW HQ (12-bit), Apple ProRes 422 HQ (10-bit), H.265/HEVC (8/10-bit), H.264/AVC (8-bit) | N-RAW (12 bit), Apple ProRes RAW HQ (12 bit), Apple ProRes 422 HQ (10 bit), H.265/HEVC (8/10 bit), H.264/AVC (8 bit); NEV, MOV, MP4 |
| Recording limit | —, not published | —, not published |
| Viewfinder & Screen | ||
| EVF resolution | Approx. 3690k-dot (Quad VGA) OLED | Approx. 3690k-dot OLED |
| EVF magnification | Approx. 0.8x | Approx. 0.8x |
| Rear screen | 3.2-in. (8-cm), approx. 2100k-dot vertically and horizontally tilting TFT touchscreen | 8-cm/3.2-in., approx. 2100k-dot vertically and horizontally tilting TFT touch-sensitive LCD |
| Body & Handling | ||
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 144 × 118.5 × 83 mm | 149 × 149.5 × 90.5 mm |
| Weight (body) | 910 g | 1340 g |
| Weather sealing | Fully sealed and gasketed, exceeding D850 durability; maximum consideration for dust and drip resistance; operable down to -10C/14F | —, not published |
| Shutter durability | —, not published | —, not published |
| Power & Storage | ||
| Battery life (CIPA) | Approx. 330 shots (viewfinder, energy saving off); approx. 340 shots (monitor, energy saving off); up to 340/370 with energy saving on; approx. 2280 shots in burst mode | Approx. 700 shots (viewfinder) / 740 shots (monitor); CIPA, EN-EL18d, energy saving off (up to 740/770 with energy saving on) |
| Battery | EN-EL15c | EN-EL18d |
| Card slots | Dual: CFexpress (Type B)/XQD slot + SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-II slot | Two slots: CFexpress (Type B) and XQD |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB Type-C (SuperSpeed USB) | Type C USB connector (SuperSpeed USB) |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac; Bluetooth 5.0 | Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac (2.4/5 GHz); Bluetooth Specification Version 5.0 |
| HDMI | Type A HDMI connector | Type A HDMI connector |
| Price | ||
| Launch price | $3,999.95 (body only) | $5,499.95 |
| Size, to scale | ||
Front view, drawn at the same scale from each maker's published W×H (mm). | ||
| Smallest bag that fits | ||
| Body + standard zoom | WANDRD Essential Camera Cube (for PRVKE 21) Fits with 24-120 f/4 · View at WANDRD | Tenba BYOB 10 DSLR Backpack Insert Fits with 24-120 f/4 · View at B&H |
Sources
“35.9 x 23.9 mm CMOS sensor (full-frame/FX-format), effective pixels 45.7 million; hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with 493 focus points; electronic shutter up to 120 fps; ISO 64-25600 standard range.”
“35.9 x 23.9 mm CMOS sensor (Nikon FX format); 45.7 million effective pixels; 493 focus points; 7680 x 4320 (8K UHD): 30p; 1.27-cm/0.5-in. approx. 3690k-dot OLED; Approx. 0.8x magnification”
Spec values are the manufacturers' published figures, compared factually — we don't rank cameras. Fit verdicts are planning estimates from published interior dimensions, not guarantees. See methodology.
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