Nikon Z8 Review
Stacked 45 MP · 8K 60p · Pro hybrid
Specdex verdict The Nikon Z8 is one of the strongest products in its category — Specdex's editor's pick at flagship tier.
Nikon's Z9-in-a-smaller-body. 45.4 MP stacked CMOS, 8.3K 60p internal RAW, all in a chassis 30% smaller than the Z9. Released May 26, 2023.
Specdex doesn't run benchmarks in-house. The verdict is an editorial assessment based on manufacturer specs and public reviewer consensus. See methodology.
Nikon Z8 versus its closest rivals
- +Z9 sensor in compact body
- +8K 60p RAW internal
- +Class-leading EVF
- −No vertical grip integrated
- −Only 1 CFexpress + 1 SD slot
- −Heavy at 910g
Who's the Nikon Z8 for?
Quick verdicts for the most common buyer profiles, derived from the sub-scores above.
Compute scores trail current top-tier — look at our step-up alternatives below if performance is the priority.
At $3,999 you're in flagship territory — check the "cheaper alternatives" block below for nearer-equivalent picks at half the price.
In the box
What you get when you unbox the Nikon Z8.
- Camera body
- Battery + charger
- Strap
- Body cap
- USB-C cable
Standard contents — region/SKU may vary; confirm at retailer.
Sources & benchmarks
Cited, not generatedSpecdex does not run benchmarks in-house. We're rolling out cited public benchmark data category by category — PassMark for CPUs and GPUs is wired today; DXOMark, RTINGS, Geekbench, and NotebookCheck will follow.
Sources we use when available: PassMark for CPU/GPU, Geekbench Browser for synthetic, DXOMark for camera scores, RTINGS for TVs, monitors, and headphones. See methodology.
Specifications
Verified against Nikon · 2026-05-11| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Sensor | 45.4 MP stacked CMOS (8256×5504) |
| Burst | 20 fps RAW / 30 fps JPEG / 120 fps reduced-res |
| Video | 8.3K 60p 12-bit N-RAW · 4K 120p |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage | CFexpress B + SD UHS-II |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | 910 g |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Mount | Nikon Z |
| AF | 3D-Tracking + 9 subject types |
Cheaper alternatives to the Nikon Z8
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