Nikon Z8 vs Nikon Z7

This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon Z8 and Nikon Z7. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Nikon Z8

Nikon Z7

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Nikon.

Nikon Z8 were released 2023 and Nikon Z7 was released 2018. That is a 5 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera	Released
Nikon Z8	2023
Nikon Z7	2018

Type of camera

Both these cameras are Mirrorless cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

Both these cameras have the same sorts of sensor (called "Nikon FX") which means that if you compare these cameras side by side the lenses will also have the same experienced focal length. Since both cameras have a Full frame sensor there will be no crop factor.

Camera	Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Nikon Z8	50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier
Nikon Z7	50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Nikon)

Resolution

Both these cameras have the exact same resolution. Nikon Z8 has a 46 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon Z7 has 46 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera	Megapixels
Nikon Z8	46 MP 45441024 pixels 8256 x 5504
Nikon Z7	46 MP 45441024 pixels 8256 x 5504

ISO range

Nikon Z8 has a larger ISO-range than Nikon Z7. Nikon Z8 has an ISO range that stretches from 32 to 102400 while Nikon Z7 has 64 to 25600.

Camera	ISO Range
Nikon Z8	32-102400
Nikon Z7	64-25600

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon Z8
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon Z7

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Nikon Z8 can shoot up to 30 pictures per seconds and Nikon Z7 can shoot up to 9 pictures per seconds.

Camera	FPS (Frames per second)
Nikon Z8	30
Nikon Z7	9

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

In this case, both Nikon Z8 and Nikon Z7 can shoot movies.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Nikon Z8 weighs 910 gr (equal to 2.01 lb) which is 35% heavier than Nikon Z7 and its 675 gr (or 1.49 lb).

Camera	Weight
Nikon Z8	910 gr 2.01 lb
Nikon Z7	675 gr 1.49 lb