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16 reviews
Apr, 2025
alaTest has collected and analyzed 16 reviews of Nikon Z8. The average rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Reviews about the portability and durability are overall positive. The sensor and performance are also appreciated. Opinions are divided on the screen. The image stabilizer and shutter get critical reviews.
image quality, performance, sensor, durability, portability
price, battery, shutter, stabilizer
We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Nikon Z8 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 96/100 = Excellent quality.
See all Nikon Digital CamerasExpert review by : Andy Zahn (slashgear.com)
The Nikon Z8 has arrived at long last, ready to take the place of the D850 DSLR by bringing Nikon Z9 performance with a much smaller price tag.
Excellent image quality ; Professional grade video features ; Continuous shooting speeds up to 120fps ; Fast, intelligent autofocus ; Robust build quality ; Large, flexible display ; Separate USB ports for power delivery and data.
It may be a bargain, but it’s also very expensive ; No built-in GPS
Expert review by : Mark Goldstein (photographyblog.com)
As the spiritual successor to the popular D850 DSLR, the new Z8 full-frame mirrorless camera could turn out to be one of the most important products that Nikon have ever released. Read our in-depth Nikon Z8 review, complete with full-size sample photos...
Expert review by : Abhinav Kaustubh (gadgetsnow_com)
The Nikon Z8 is a high-end full-frame mirrorless camera with a 45.7MP sensor and similar processor to the Z9. It offers subject recognition AF, 3D tracking, synchro VR, and can shoot up to 20 fps with Raw and 30fps full-sized JPEG. It has ProRes 422...
Same sensor as the rather pricey Z9. ; A smaller body makes handling easier. ; Intelligent photography and videography features
Short battery life
Expert review by : James Artaius (digitalcameraworld.com)
Is the Nikon Z8 the spiritual successor to the D850 or a baby Z9? Either way, it's an impressively powerful camera
Editor
Expert review by : Timothy Coleman Richard Sibley Richard Sibley (techradar.com)
Z9 power in a smaller body
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
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...
Expert review by : Luke Baker (pocket-lint.com)
A mirrorless D850 successor or a baby Z9? Whatever the case may be, it's an impressive camera.
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
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.
Expert review by : Wilson Wong (techgoondu.com)
The Nikon Z8 is not cheap but it is a professional camera that is a true mirrorless replacement for the much loved Nikon D850 DSLR. The Nikon Z8 is not cheap but it is a professional camera that is a true mirrorless replacement for the much loved Nikon...
Expert review by : John Riley (ephotozine.com)
John Riley has been testing the Nikon Z 8 mirrorless camera, capturing sample photos and awarding an 'Editor's Choice' award for its performance.