Nikon Z Z8 Black 2023
Nikon
96 Overall Score
vs
Blackmagic Design Micro Studio Camera 4K G2 2023
Blackmagic Design
27 Overall Score
Scores
Beginner
Video
Wedding Events
Sports Wildlife
Photography
Youtube
Product Photography
Travel
Streaming
Vlogging
Specifications
| Nikon Z Z8 | Blackmagic Design Micro Studio Camera 4K G2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Stacked CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 45.70000076293945 MP★ | 4 MP |
| ISO Range | 64★ | 400 |
| Processor | EXPEED 7 | Blackmagic RAW |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | No data | |
| AF Type | Photo, VideoPhase Detection: 493 | — |
| Eye AF | ✓★ | — |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | — |
| Subject Detection | ✓★ | — |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps★ | — |
| Burst (Electronic) | 120 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/32000 | — |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓★ | — |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 8K★ | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps★ | — |
| 1080p FPS | 120 fps★ | — |
| 10-bit | ✓★ | — |
| Log Profile | ✓★ | — |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | N-RAW, ProRes RAW | Blackmagic RAW |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Articulating | ✓★ | — |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.82 kg | 0.45 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 340 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | ✓★ | ✗ |
| USB | USB-C★ | USB Type-C 3.1 |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | ✓★ | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Nikon Z Z8 Black 2023
- Strong video (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong burst (96th percentile)96th %ile
Blackmagic Design Micro Studio Camera 4K G2 2023
- Strong connectivity (73rd percentile)
- Below average sensor (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average build (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average display (30th percentile)
- Below average burst (34th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon Z Z8 Black 2023
No current pricing available
Blackmagic Design Micro Studio Camera 4K G2 2023
Verdict
Winner: Nikon Z Z8
Scores 96 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 24 of 33 specs.
