45.7MP Stacked CMOS sensor; Up to 20fps with Raw, 30fps full-sized JPEG; Pre-burst capture in JPEG modes (up to 120fps for 11MP crops); Subject recognition AF and 3D Tracking; Synchro VR combining in-body and in-lens stabilization, rated at up to 6EV; 8K/60p video in N-Raw, 4.1K in ProRes Raw; 8K/30p or up to 4K/60p from 8K; Choice of ProRes 422 HQ, H265, H.264; N-Log or HLG capture; 3.68M dot EVF with dedicated low-lag sensor feed; 2.1M dot screen on two-way hinge; One CFexpress Type B, One UHS II SD slot; Dual USB-C ports;

45.7MP Stacked CMOS sensor; Up to 20fps with Raw, 30fps full-sized JPEG; Pre-burst capture in JPEG modes (up to 120fps for 11MP crops); Subject recognition AF and 3D Tracking; Synchro VR combining in-body and in-lens stabilization, rated at up to 6EV; 8K/60p video in N-Raw, 4.1K in ProRes Raw; 8K/30p or up to 4K/60p from 8K; Choice of ProRes 422 HQ, H265, H.264; N-Log or HLG capture; 3.68M dot EVF with dedicated low-lag sensor feed; 2.1M dot screen on two-way hinge; One CFexpress Type B, One UHS II SD slot; Dual USB-C ports;

The Z8 brings the speed and autofocus capability of the Z9 to a smaller, more affordable body to deliver a camera that will support you in almost any photographic pursuit. It's a touch larger than its rivals but every facet of its abilities seems to be a match for those peers. It's perhaps the most complete camera we've yet tested.

Sports, wildlife, photojournalism, landscapes...;

Travel photography where size and weight are critical.;

Nikon has heralded the Z8 as the natural successor to the Nikon D850 – a DSLR that’s proved hugely popular with enthusiast photographers since its launch in 2017 – and it’s a fitting accolade. The Z8 is the Nikon camera that makes the most sense for most serious photographers.

Same cutting-edge stacked sensor as Z9, Body design makes more sense than Z9 for most people, Excellent video features

Limited battery life, Lower-resolution EVF than rivals, In-body image stabilization is only okay

The Z8 brings the speed and autofocus capability of the Z9 to a smaller, more affordable body to deliver a camera that will support you in almost any photographic pursuit. It's a touch larger than its rivals but every facet of its abilities seems to be a match for those peers.

Sports, wildlife, photojournalism, landscapes...

Travel photography where size and weight are critical.

Updated: May 19, 2023 Launched in May 2023 , Nikon Z8 is a 46.0MP Pro Mirrorless camera with a Full frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm ) sized Stacked CMOS sensor, built-in Image Stabilization, weather-sealed body, Tilting touch screen and Nikon Z lens mount.

Pre-Shooting Buffer, Zero Blackout Viewfinder, Stacked Type Sensor, Unlimited Video Recording (no 30min limit), Anti-dust Shutter during Lens Change, Built-in Wireless (Wi-fi), Bluetooth Connectivity, 5-axis Image Stabilization, Articulating Screen, 8K at 30fps and 4K at 120fps Video Recording, No...

No Mechanical Shutter, Low Battery Life: 330 shots, Heavy Body: 910g

While there are photographers who like a dual-gripped camera, plenty prefer the smaller size and lower weight of a single-gripped camera with the option to add an upright grip if needed.

Smaller & lighter body than Nikon Z9, Advanced AF system with subject detection, Weatherproof build

No mechanical shutter, Shorter battery life than Nikon Z9

Here are four other great options that photographers will enjoy. These lenses are all larger and have a faster aperture than our choice. But for some photographers, these might be the best lens for the Nikon z8 because of image quality, balance, or affordability.

The Nikon Z8 offers both speed and resolution whether we're talking photography or video. It can do pretty much everything Nikon's flagship Z9 can do, but in a more compact body and at a much better price.

47.5MP stacked sensor, 20 fps burst shooting in RAW, Up to 8K60 / 4K120 video recording, Internal ProRes and N RAW

Awful artificial shutter sound, Tilting screen is not ideal for video

Nikon’s latest high-end full-frame mirrorless camera, the Nikon Z8 , offers essentially the same specifications as the flagship Nikon Z9 , but in a significantly smaller and less expensive body.

The Apple iPhone 14 isn’t a huge upgrade on the iPhone 13, yet it still is a great phone with a top camera, good battery life and all the iOS benefits.

Clever safety features, Very good battery life, Reliable camera, Fun colours, You’ve got an ageing iPhone: If you’re on an iPhone 11 or older, then the changes here will make a notable difference.

Stuck on a 60Hz display, Minimal differences to the iPhone 13, You’ve got an iPhone 13: The changes from Apple’s previous phone aren’t enough to warrant an upgrade this year.