Nikon Z8 vs Zf
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Nikon Zf vs Nikon Z8 - Which one to choose and why?
Why choose the Nikon Zf?
Newer camera
October 2023 vs. May 2023
Higher ISO sensitivity
64 000 vs. 25 600
Cheaper body
2 196$ / 2039£ / 2 399€ vs. 4 296$ / 3314£ / 3 899€
Camera 200g lighter
1.57 lb / 710 g vs. 2.01 lb / 910 g
More compact
144×103×59 mm vs. 144×119×83 mm
38% smaller body
53.4 in3 / 875 cm3 vs. 86.78 in3 / 1 422 cm3
11% longer battery life
360 images vs. 325 images
Has a mechanical shutter
1/8 000s vs. -
Has an electronic burst
14 fps vs. -
Technical specifications - Nikon Z8 vs Nikon Zf
General
| Nikon Z8 | Nikon Zf | ||
Release Date | May 2023 | VS | October 2023 |
Mount | Z | VS | Z |
Definition | 45.7 Mp | VS | 24.5 Mp |
Sensor Size | Full Frame | VS | Full Frame |
Image Stabilization | Yes | VS | Yes |
ISO Sensitivity | 64 - 25 600 | VS | 100 - 64 000 |
Extended ISO | 32 - 102 400 | VS | 50 - 204 800 |
Card Slots | 2 | VS | 2 |
Card Type | 1 × SD (UHS-II) 1 x CF Express (Type B) | VS | 1 x SD (UHS II) 1 x Micro SD (UHS-I) |
Processor | EXPEED 7 | VS | EXPEED 7 |
Recommended Price | 4 296$ / 3314£ / 3 899€ | VS | 2 196$ / 2039£ / 2 399€ |
Viewfinder Features
| Nikon Z8 | Nikon Zf | ||
Resolution | 3.69 M-dot | VS | 3.69 M-dot |
Magnification | 0.8x | VS | 0.8x |
Autofocus Features
| Nikon Z8 | Nikon Zf | ||
Sensibilidad AF | -3 / 17 EV | VS | -3 / 17 EV |
Number of Focus Points | 493 | VS | 273 |
Video
| Nikon Z8 | Nikon Zf | ||
Maximum Resolution | 8K 30 i/s 4K UHD 120 i/s 1080p 120 i/s | VS | 4K UHD 60 i/s 1080p 120 i/s |
Recording Format | VS | ||
Recording Time Limit | 180 min | VS | 85 min |
DxO Score
| Nikon Z8 | Nikon Zf | ||
General | 98 | VS | - |
Portrait | 26.3 | VS | - |
Landscape | 14.2 | VS | - |
Sports | 2 548 | VS | - |
Physical Characteristics
| Nikon Z8 | Nikon Zf | ||
Weather-Sealed | Yes | VS | Yes |
Battery Type | EN-EL15c | VS | EN-EL15c |
Weight | 2.01 lb / 910 g | VS | 1.57 lb / 710 g |
Dimensions (W×H×D)
| 5.7 × 4.7 × 3.3" 144 × 119 × 83 mm | VS | 5.7 × 4.1 × 2.3" 144 × 103 × 59 mm |
Volume | 86.78 in3 / 1 422 cm3 | VS | 53.4 in3 / 875 cm3 |
Viewfinder Battery Life
| 325 images | VS | 360 images |
LCD Battery Life | 340 images | VS | 430 images |
Built-in Flash
| No | VS | No |
Maximum Flash Sync Speed | 1/200s | VS | 1/200s |
Min. Shutter Speed | 30s | VS | 30s |
Max. Shutter Speed (Mechanical) | - | VS | 1/8 000s |
Max. Shutter Speed (Electronic) | 1/32 000s | VS | 1/8 000s |
Max. Burst Rate (Mechanical) | - | VS | 14 fps |
Max. Burst Rate (Electronic) | 20 fps | VS | 14 fps |
RAW Buffer | 1 000 images | VS | 200 images |
Screen Features
| Nikon Z8 | Nikon Zf | ||
Type | Fully-articulating | VS | Fully-articulating |
Resolution | 2.1 M-dot | VS | 2.1 M-dot |
Diagonal | 3.19" / 8.1 cm | VS | 3.19" / 8.1 cm |
Touchscreen | Yes | VS | Yes |
Optional Features
| Nikon Z8 | Nikon Zf | ||
Wi-Fi / Bluetooth | Yes / Yes | VS | Yes / Yes |
Headphone Jack | Yes | VS | Yes |
USB Version | USB-C 3.1 | VS | USB-C 3.2 |
GPS | No | VS | No |
Time Lapse | Yes | VS | Yes |
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Detailed comparison by Sylvain PONS
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Release Date
Mount
Definition
Sensor Size
Image Stabilization
ISO Sensitivity
Card Slots
Processor
Recommended Price
Magnification
Sensibilidad AF
Number of Focus Points
Maximum Resolution
Recording Format
Recording Time Limit
General
Portrait
Landscape
Sports
Weather-Sealed
Battery Type
Weight
Dimensions (W×H×D)
Volume
Viewfinder Battery Life
Built-in Flash
Maximum Flash Sync Speed
Min. Shutter Speed
Max. Burst Rate (Mechanical)
RAW Buffer
Diagonal
Touchscreen
Wi-Fi / Bluetooth
Headphone Jack
USB Version
GPS
Time Lapse










