Autofocus priority
Strong editorial fit
Our editorial af rating is 96/100. Compare the source information and relevant alternatives; this is an assessment, not a measured workload result.
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Nikon · Cameras
Nikon Z8
Stacked 45 MP · 8K 60p · Pro hybrid
95/100 editorialThird-party reference →
US launch / reference price: $3,999 · Released 2023-05-25
Editorial overview
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.
This is a sourced product profile with editorial judgments. Specdex has not tested this device in an in-house lab.
Reasons to consider it
- Z9 sensor in compact body
- 8K 60p RAW internal
- Class-leading EVF
Tradeoffs to check
- No vertical grip integrated
- Only 1 CFexpress + 1 SD slot
- Heavy at 910g
Fit by priority
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Specifications
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Camera & video
- 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
Storage
- Storage
- CFexpress B + SD UHS-II
Build & design
- Weight
- 910 g
Other
- Mount
- Nikon Z
- AF
- 3D-Tracking + 9 subject types
Prices & availability
US launch / reference: $3,999. This is not a current retailer offer.
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Price history
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Sources & confidence
Third-party reference: en.wikipedia.org ↗
Catalog source check recorded 2026-05-11. A reference link is not proof that every field has been independently checked. Consult the linked source for model, region and test conditions.
Editorial scores use rubric editorial-2026-09; they are not manufacturer ratings or measured benchmark results. Missing information is not scored as zero.
