Nikon Z Z8 Black 2023
Nikon
88 Overall Score
vs
Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
Blackmagic Design
62 Overall Score
Scores
Wedding Events
Sports Wildlife
Beginner
Photography
Youtube
Video
Product Photography
Travel
Streaming
Vlogging
Specifications
| Nikon Z Z8 | Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Stacked CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 45.70000076293945 MP★ | 21.200000762939453 MP |
| ISO Range | 32★ | 100 |
| Processor | EXPEED 7 | Gen 5 Color Science |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | No data | |
| Eye AF | ✓★ | — |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | — |
| Subject Detection | ✓★ | — |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 120 fps★ | 50 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 120 fps★ | — |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 8K★ | 6K |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps★ | 60 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 120 fps | 120 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓★ | — |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | ProRes 422 HQ, ProRes RAW, N-RAW | Blackmagic RAW, ProRes 422/ProRes 422 HQ/ProRes 422 Proxy/ProRes 422LT |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2" | 5"★ |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.91 kg★ | 2.10 kg |
| Battery Life | 340 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) |
| HDMI | Full-size HDMI | HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Nikon Z Z8 Black 2023
- Strong burst (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong video (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong evf (95th percentile)95th %ile
Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
- Strong video (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong burst (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong display (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
Pricing
Nikon Z Z8 Black 2023
No current pricing available
Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
Verdict
Winner: Nikon Z Z8
Scores 88 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 17 of 31 specs.
