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Nikon Z8 vs Nikon Z9
The Nikon Z9 is 5 mm wider, 31 mm taller, 7.5 mm deeper and 430 g heavier than the Nikon Z8. The Nikon Z8 takes up 30 % less space (the box around the body, without lens).
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Nikon Z8

- Width × height × depth
- 144 × 118.5 × 83 mm (5.67 × 4.67 × 3.27 in)
- Weight
- 910 g (32.1 oz)
- Mount
- Nikon Z
- Price
- $3,197 at Adorama
Nikon Z9

- Width × height × depth
- 149 × 149.5 × 90.5 mm (5.87 × 5.89 × 3.56 in)
- Weight
- 1,340 g (47.3 oz)
- Mount
- Nikon Z
- Price
- $4,797 at Adorama
Specifications compared
| Z8 | Z9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 45.7 MP | 45.7 MP |
| Sensor | Full-Frame | Full-Frame |
| Stabilization | Sensor-Shift | Sensor-Shift |
| ISO | 64–25,600 (32–102,400 Extended) | 64–25,600 (32–102,400 Extended) |
| Shutter speed | 1/32000–30 s | 1/32000–30 s |
| Burst | Up to 30 fps | Up to 30 fps |
| Video | 8K internal | 8K internal |
| Viewfinder | Electronic (OLED) · 3,690,000 Dot · 0.8x | Electronic (OLED) · 3,690,000 Dot · 0.8x |
| Screen | 4-Axis Tilting 3.2" Touchscreen LCD | 4-Axis Tilting 3.2" Touchscreen LCD |
| Card slots | CFexpress Type B / XQD · SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) | Dual Slot: CFexpress Type B / XQD |
| Battery | EN-EL15c | EN-EL18d |
| Dimensions | 144 x 118.5 x 83 mm | 149 x 149.5 x 90.5 mm |
| Weight | 910 g with battery & card | 1340 g with battery & card |
| Autofocus | 493-point hybrid AF, subject detection | 493-point hybrid AF, subject detection |
Values that differ are in bold. From the makers' published specifications.
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