Nikon Z6 III vs Nikon Z8
Compare key differences and full specifications to find the camera that suits your photography.
Key differences
- Year: Nikon Z6 III: 2024 ; Nikon Z8: 2023
- Weight: Nikon Z6 III: 670 g ; Nikon Z8: 910 g
- Sensor resolution: Nikon Z6 III: 6062 x 4041 ; Nikon Z8: 8280 x 5520
- Effective megapixels: Nikon Z6 III: 24.5 ; Nikon Z8: 45.7
- AF phase-detection points: Nikon Z6 III: 273 (single-point AF), 299 (auto-area AF) ; Nikon Z8: 493
- Max. video mode: Nikon Z6 III: 6K 60p RAW (6048 x 3402); 4K 120p ; Nikon Z8: 8.3K 60p RAW (8256 x 4644); 4K 120p
- Battery: Nikon Z6 III: EN-EL15c Li-ion battery ; Nikon Z8: EN-EL15c Lithium-Ion battery
- CIPA rated shots (EVF): Nikon Z6 III: 380 shots (power saving on) ; Nikon Z8: 340 shots (power saving on)
- CIPA rated shots (LCD): Nikon Z6 III: 410 shots (power saving on) ; Nikon Z8: 370 shots (power saving on)
Best for
Larger prints and more cropping detail: Nikon Z8 (45.7).
Longer battery life using the viewfinder (CIPA): Nikon Z6 III (380 shots (power saving on)).
Longer battery life using the screen (CIPA): Nikon Z6 III (410 shots (power saving on)).
| Specification | Nikon Z6 III | Nikon Z8 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Nikon |
| Model | Z6 III | Z8 |
| Year | 2024 | 2023 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 138.5 x 101.5 x 74 mm | 144 x 118.5 x 83 mm |
| Weight | 670 g | 910 g |
| Sensor | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 35.9 x 23.9 mm | 35.9 x 23.9 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 6062 x 4041 | 8280 x 5520 |
| Crop factor | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Total megapixels | 26.79 | 52.37 |
| Effective megapixels | 24.5 | 45.7 |
| Image | ||
| Max. image resolution | 6048 x 4032 | 8256 x 5504 |
| ISO | Auto, 100-64000 (extends to 50-204800) | Auto, 64-25600 (extends to 32-102400) |
| Exposure & Shutter | ||
| Min. shutter speed | 900 sec | 900 sec |
| Max. shutter speed | 1/8000 sec | 1/32000 sec |
| Metering | Multi, Center-weighted, Highlight-weighted, Spot | Multi, Center-weighted, Highlight-weighted, Spot |
| Exposure compensation | ±5 EV (in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | ±5 EV (in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
| Aperture priority | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter priority | Yes | Yes |
| White balance presets | 7.0 | 9.0 |
| Autofocus & Drive | ||
| Autofocus type | Hybrid AF (phase + contrast detection) | Hybrid AF (phase + contrast detection) |
| AF phase-detection points | 273 (single-point AF), 299 (auto-area AF) | 493 |
| Max burst speed | — | 20 fps (RAW); 30 fps in C30 JPEG mode |
| Max burst (electronic shutter) | 20 fps | — |
| Max burst (mechanical shutter) | 14 fps (extended high speed) | — |
| Stabilization | ||
| In-body stabilization (IBIS) | Yes, 5-axis sensor shift | Yes, 5-axis sensor shift |
| Video | ||
| Max. video mode | 6K 60p RAW (6048 x 3402); 4K 120p | 8.3K 60p RAW (8256 x 4644); 4K 120p |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Screen size | 3.2" | 3.2" |
| Screen resolution | 2,100,000 dots | 2,100,000 dots |
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Storage & Connectivity | ||
| Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC, CFexpress Type B / XQD | CFexpress Type B / XQD, SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) |
| USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
| Power | ||
| Battery | EN-EL15c Li-ion battery | EN-EL15c Lithium-Ion battery |
| CIPA rated shots (EVF) | 380 shots (power saving on) | 340 shots (power saving on) |
| CIPA rated shots (LCD) | 410 shots (power saving on) | 370 shots (power saving on) |
| Lens & Focus | ||
| Digital zoom | Yes | — |