the Nikon Z8 is a compact, lightweight camera housing much of the technology from the Z9 but in a sleeker, more portable package. Dubbed the ultimate hybrid camera, the Z8 features the same proven sensor, processing, and AF capabilities of the flagship with a new body design that better suits gimbal use, event shooting, and other handheld applications.

Lens Mount    
Nikon Z
Effective Sensor Resolution    
Effective: 45.7 Megapixel (8256 x 5504)
Actual: 52.37 Megapixel
Image Sensor    
35.9 x 23.9 mm (Full-Frame) CMOS
Sensor Crop (35mm Equivalent)    
Crop Factor: 1x
Additional Modes: 1.5x
*Additional Crop Occurs in Select Video Modes
Image Stabilization    
Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis
Built-In ND Filter    
No
Capture Type    
Stills & Video
Exposure Control
Shutter Type    
Electronic Rolling Shutter
Shutter Speed    
Electronic Shutter
1/32000 to 30 Seconds
0 to 900 Seconds in Manual Mode
Bulb/Time Mode    
Bulb Mode
ISO/Gain Sensitivity    
Native: 64 to 25,600 (32 to 102,400 Extended)
Metering Method    
Center-Weighted Average, Highlight Weighted, Matrix, Spot
Exposure Modes    
Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
Exposure Compensation    
-5 to +5 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
Metering Range    
-3 to 17 EV
White Balance    
2500 to 10,000K
Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade
Continuous Shooting    
Up to 30 fps at Maximum Resolution for Unlimited Frames (JPEG)
Interval Recording    
Yes
Self-Timer    
2/5/10/20-Second Delay
Still Image Capture
Aspect Ratio    
1:1, 3:2, 16:9
Image File Format    
JPEG, Raw
Bit Depth    
14-Bit
Video Capture
Internal Recording    
Raw 12-Bit
8256 x 4644 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps (1390 to 2960 Mb/s)
5392 x 3032 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps (600 to 2960 Mb/s)
4128 x 2322 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps (730 to 3840 Mb/s)
3840 x 2160 at 100/120 fps (1260 to 3020 Mb/s)
H.265 4:2:2 8/10-Bit
7680 x 4320 at 23.98/25/29.97 fps (300 to 400 Mb/s)
3840 x 2160 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps (150 to 400 Mb/s)
1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps (50 to 190 Mb/s)
ProRes RAW HQ 12-Bit
5392 x 3032 at 23.98/25/29.97 fps
4128 x 2322 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
3840 x 2160 at 50/59.94 fps
ProRes 422 HQ 4:2:2 10-Bit
3840 x 2160 at 23.98/25/29.97 fps
1920 x 1080p at 50/59.94/100/120 fps
H.264 4:2:0 8-Bit
1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps (30 to 50 Mb/s)
Video Output    

7680 x 4320 at 23.98/25/29.97 fps
3840 x 2160 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps
1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps
1920 x 1080i
1280 x 720
Fast-/Slow-Motion Support    
Slow-Motion Only
Gamma Curve    
HDR-HLG
Recording Limit    
No
IP Streaming    
No
Built-In Microphone    
Stereo
Audio Recording    
2-Channel 24-Bit 48 kHz LPCM Audio
Interface
Media/Memory Card Slot    
Slot 1: CFexpress Type B / XQD
Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
Internal Storage    
No
Video I/O    
1x HDMI Output
Audio I/O    
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
Power I/O    
1x USB-C Input
Other I/O    
1x Nikon 10-Pin (Remote) Input
1x USB-C (Data) Output
Wireless    
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) / Bluetooth 5.0
Mobile App Compatible    
Yes: Android & iOS
App Name: SnapBridge
Functionality: Access Stored Files, Adjust Settings, Firmware Update, Remote Control
Global Positioning (GPS, GLONASS, etc.)    
GPS
*Via Connected Smartphone
Monitor
Display Type    
4-Axis Tilting 3.2" Touchscreen LCD
Status Display (Top)
Resolution    
2,100,000 Dot
Viewfinder
Type    
Electronic (OLED)
Size    
0.5"
Resolution    
3,690,000 Dot
Eye Point    
23 mm
Coverage    
100%
Magnification    
Approx. 0.8x
Diopter Adjustment    
-4 to +3
Focus
Focus Type    
Auto and Manual Focus
Focus Mode    
Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
Autofocus Points    
Photo, Video
Phase Detection: 493
Autofocus Sensitivity    
-9 to +19 EV
Flash
Built-In Flash/Light    
No
Flash Modes    
First-Curtain Sync, Off, Rear Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-Eye Reduction
Maximum Sync Speed    
1/200 Second
Flash Compensation    
-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
Dedicated Flash System    
iTTL
Non-Shoe Flash Connection    
No
General
Battery    
1x EN-EL15c Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7 VDC, 2280 mAh (Included)
 • Approx. 340 Shots
Shoe Mount    
1x Hot Shoe
Tripod Mount    
1x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
Materials    
Magnesium Alloy
Operating Conditions    
14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C up to 85% Humidity
Dimensions (W x H x D)    
5.7 x 4.7 x 3.3" / 144 x 118.5 x 83 mm
Weight    
1.8 lb / 820 g (Body Only)
2.0 lb / 910 g (With Battery, Recording Media)
Packaging Info
Package Weight    
3.565 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)    
9.55 x 8.3 x 6.05"