Between the Z 8 and Z f, the Z 8 comes out ahead in megapixels and af points, while the Z f wins on weight. Overall, the Z 8 scores 61.1 and the Z f scores 46 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Z 8 is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 15.1 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the Z 8 if you care most about megapixels and af points. The biggest gaps in its favor are megapixels, af points, max video.
Pick the Z f if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. Its strongest claims are weight.
Both ship with comparable sensor size, in-body stabilization, log profile, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Z 8 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Nikon - Z 8 wins
- ▲Megapixels — 87.50% more. 45 MP vs 24 MP.
- ▲AF points — 64.88% more. 493 vs 299.
- ▲Max video: 8K (vs 4K60).
Why Nikon - Z f wins
- ▲Weight — 200.00 g less. 710 vs 910.
Spec comparison
Sensor
| Spec | Nikon - Z 8 | Nikon - Z f |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor sizeⓘ | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Megapixels | 45 MPlead | 24 MP |
| Max ISO | 102400lead | 64000 |
Video
| Spec | Nikon - Z 8 | Nikon - Z f |
|---|---|---|
| Max video | 8Klead | 4K60 |
| RAW video | truelead | false |
| Log profileⓘ | true | true |
Autofocus
| Spec | Nikon - Z 8 | Nikon - Z f |
|---|---|---|
| AF pointsⓘ | 493lead | 299 |
| Eye AFⓘ | true | true |
| In-body stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Body & Controls
| Spec | Nikon - Z 8 | Nikon - Z f |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 910 g | 710 glead |
| Weather sealedⓘ | true | true |
| Dual card slotsⓘ | truelead | false |
Spec-level deep dives
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