Nikon Z8 Mirrorless Camera Key Features 45.7MP FX-Format Stacked CMOS Sensor Lightweight Design, 30% Smaller than Z9 8.3K 60p N-RAW, 4.1K 60p ProRes RAW 8K30p and 4K120p Video, 10-Bit Internal Up to 20 fps Raw, 30 fps JPEG Shooting 493-Point AF, AI-Based Subject Detection Blackout-Free Real Live Viewfinder 3.2" 4-Axis Tilting Touchscreen LCD CFx Type B & SD Memory Card Slots 5 GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
Nikon Z8 Mirrorless Camera
Lens Mount | Nikon Z |
Sensor Resolution | Actual: 52.37 Megapixel Effective: 45.7 Megapixel (8256 x 5504) |
Image Sensor | 35.9 x 23.9 mm (Full-Frame) CMOS |
Image Stabilization | Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis |
Built-In ND Filter | None |
Capture Type | Stills & Video |
Shutter Type | Electronic Shutter |
Shutter Speed | Electronic Shutter 1/32000 to 30 Seconds 0 to 900 Seconds in Manual Mode |
Bulb/Time Mode | Bulb Mode |
ISO Sensitivity | Photo/Video 64 to 25,600 (Extended: 32 to 102,400) |
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 | Electronic Shutter Up to 20 fps at 45.7 MP for up to 1000 Frames (Raw) Up to 30 fps at 45.7 MP for Unlimited Frames (JPEG) Up to 60 fps at 19 MP Up to 120 fps at 11 MP |
Interval Recording | Yes |
Self-Timer | 2/5/10/20-Second Delay |
Image Sizes | 3:2 8256 x 5504 6192 x 4128 4128 x 2752 |
Aspect Ratio | 1:1, 3:2, 16:9 |
Image File Format | JPEG, Raw |
Bit Depth | 14-Bit |
Internal Recording Modes | H.265 4:2:2 8/10-Bit UHD 8K (7680 x 4320) at 23.98/25/29.97 fps [300 to 400 Mb/s] UHD 4K (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 422 HQ 4:2:2 10-Bit UHD 4K (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] Raw 12-Bit 8256 x 4644 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [1390 to 5780 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] 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 |
External Recording Modes | HDMI UHD 8K (7680 x 4320) at 23.98/25/29.97 fps UHD 4K (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 |
Sensor Crop Modes | Super35 / APS-C 4K (3840 x 2160) 1080p (1920 x 1080) |
Fast-/Slow-Motion Support | Slow-Motion Only |
Gamma Curve | HDR-HLG |
Recording Limit | None |
Broadcast Output | NTSC/PAL |
IP Streaming | None |
Built-In Microphone Type | Stereo |
Audio Recording | 2-Channel 24-Bit 48 kHz LPCM Audio |
Media/Memory Card Slot | Slot 1: CFexpress Type B / XQD Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) |
Video I/O | 1 x HDMI Output |
Audio I/O | 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Input 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input/Output |
Power I/O | 1 x USB-C Input |
Other I/O | 1 x USB-C Data Output 1 x Nikon 10-Pin Control Input |
Wireless | 2.4 / 5 GHz Wi-Fi (802.11b/g), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Bluetooth |
Mobile App Compatible | Yes: Android & iOS App Name: SnapBridge *As of May, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility |
Global Positioning (GPS, GLONASS, etc.) | None |
Size | 3.2" |
Resolution | 2,100,000 Dot |
Display Type | 4-Axis Tilting Touchscreen LCD |
Secondary Display | Top: Status Display |
Type | Built-In 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 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 |
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 |
External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe |
Operating Temperature | 14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C |
Operating Humidity | 0 to 85% |
Battery Type | 1 x EN-EL15c Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7 VDC, 2280 mAh (Approx. 340 Shots) |
Tripod Mounting Thread | 1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom) |
Accessory Mount | 1 x Hot Shoe Mount on Camera Body |
Material of Construction | Magnesium Alloy |
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) |
Package Weight | 3.565 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 9.55 x 8.3 x 6.05" |