Nikon Z8 vs Nikon Z9
Compare key differences and full specifications to find the camera that suits your photography.
Key differences
- Year: Nikon Z8: 2023 ; Nikon Z9: 2022
- Weight: Nikon Z8: 910 g ; Nikon Z9: 1340 g
- Max. video mode: Nikon Z8: 8.3K 60p RAW (8256 x 4644); 4K 120p ; Nikon Z9: 8K 30p (7680 x 4320); 4K 120p
- Battery: Nikon Z8: EN-EL15c Lithium-Ion battery ; Nikon Z9: EN-EL18d rechargeable Li-ion battery
- CIPA rated shots (EVF): Nikon Z8: 340 shots (power saving on) ; Nikon Z9: 740 shots (power saving on)
- CIPA rated shots (LCD): Nikon Z8: 370 shots (power saving on) ; Nikon Z9: 770 shots (power saving on)
Best for
Longer battery life using the viewfinder (CIPA): Nikon Z9 (740 shots (power saving on)).
Longer battery life using the screen (CIPA): Nikon Z9 (770 shots (power saving on)).
| Specification | Nikon Z8 | Nikon Z9 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Model | Z8 | Z9 |
| Year | 2023 | 2022 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 144 x 118.5 x 83 mm | 149 x 149.5 x 90.5 mm |
| Weight | 910 g | 1340 g |
| Video | ||
| Max. video mode | 8.3K 60p RAW (8256 x 4644); 4K 120p | 8K 30p (7680 x 4320); 4K 120p |
| Storage & Connectivity | ||
| Storage types | CFexpress Type B / XQD, SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) | CFexpress Type B / XQD |
| Power | ||
| Battery | EN-EL15c Lithium-Ion battery | EN-EL18d rechargeable Li-ion battery |
| CIPA rated shots (EVF) | 340 shots (power saving on) | 740 shots (power saving on) |
| CIPA rated shots (LCD) | 370 shots (power saving on) | 770 shots (power saving on) |