Inside the Box
✓ Z8 camera body
✓ Body cap
✓ Battery (En-EL 15c), with terminal cover
✓ Battery charger (MH-25a) with power cord
✓ HDMI/USB cable clip
✓ Camera strap (AN-DC26)
✓ Warranty card
✓ User’s Manual
Nikon’s flagship mirrorless camera – the Z9 – was announced worldwide in end October 2021 and reviewed by Smart Photography in March 2022. The Z9 almost immediately became the favourite of Nikon users and several prospective buyers had to wait for over a year to own one. In less than 19 months from that date, Nikon has surprised us again with another high-end mirrorless camera – the Z8. The Z8 embodies several features from the Z9, but at a lower cost and a smaller form factor. The question fervently asked these days is “Is the Z8 as good as the Z9?” Read all about it here…
Design & Build Quality
The Z8 is very well designed, having a robust body and great ergonomics. The exterior is made from an environmentally-friendly material that is tough and can withstand a temperature of minus 10 degrees Celsius. The body weighs approximately 910 g with the battery and memory card. The Z8 body is made in Thailand.
Key Features
What are the key changes between the Z9 and the new, Z8?
1. Weight: The Z8 body weighs approx. 910 g; the Z9 is approx. 1340 g.
2. The Z8 body is visibly smaller (144 x 118.5 x 83 mm) than the Z9 body (149 x
