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June 3, 2024 -
So I'm looking at moving to Mirrorless, leaving behind my D800.
I was originally looking at a Z6II/Z6III, but I've seen a few Z9's come up for sale and I am tempted by the Z8.... (Can anyone say gear creap?!) A used Z9 is about the same price as a used Z8, wondering what people think about the Z8 vs the Z9, any real advantages of either?
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I bought Z8 not Z9 because of the smaller form factor and I didn’t really need that second CFExpress port. Z8 allows me to decide if I want a battery from or not, rather than have it forced onto me. I also do a lot of photography up mountains at altitude, and weight matters, Z8 is the best trade off there, and critically will fit into most bags with a lens attached, flat, whereas the Z9 is just too deep.
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The Z9 has significantly longer battery life and in my opinion a better form factor. But coming from a D800, you may not feel that strongly about the form factor/ergonomics. And the ergonomics can be fixed with a grip. And if you do video, the hot-swappable batteries of the grip on the 8 is pretty damned cool. I was coming from a D5 and a D6…and transitioned to a Z9 and the D6. Now I carry the Z9 and Z8 and the D6 rides in the bag for the handful of times where mirrorless blows. Other than the battery life and ergonomics…I’m not sure of any differences worth noting. You will love either. When Nikon releases a Z9H, I will sell one of these to buy it. Which, I’m not sure yet.
Photography Life
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Nikon Z8 vs Nikon Z9: Which One Should You Get?
October 15, 2025 - NIKON Z 8 + NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR @ 600mm, ISO 5000, 1/640, f/6.3 · To be honest, though, the biggest difference between the two cameras is the price of $4000 for the Nikon Z8 compared to $5500 for the Nikon Z9.
Z8 vs Z9 | DPReview Forums
The Z9 can however dissipate more ... time for video. The Z8 being newer, has a more flexible VR which can perform pixel shift, while the Z9's, AFAIK, can't perform pixel shift. Long term I think both could last many many years, but for me the Z8's smaller form factor is more useful. Click to expand... Ok thanks. I sure I will not use any pixel shift....I already got a 100 pixel camera ;-) I would like to have longer telephotolenses, before my Fuji I was on Nikon, so that's ... More on dpreview.com
Z8 vs z9
✅ Z9 Advantages • Better heat management: Ideal for long-form recording like interviews or documentaries. • Integrated vertical grip: Great for pro workflows, more battery life. ✅ Z8 Advantages • Much smaller/lighter: Great for gimbals, travel, and handheld. • Almost identical video specs: But at a lower price point. • Same codecs and quality: 12-bit RAW, ProRes, etc. ⸻ 💰 Price Difference (as of 2025) • Z8: ~$3,999 USD • Z9: ~$5,499 USD ⸻ 🧠 My Suggestion: • Get the Z8 if you: • Shoot handheld, travel, or with a gimbal. • Want the same cinema-level quality at a lower price. • Don’t need extended continuous recording beyond ~90 minutes in extreme conditions. • Get the Z9 if you: • Do long-form professional recording (e.g. weddings, interviews, live events). • Prefer an integrated grip for better ergonomics and battery life. • Want the most robust and thermally reliable setup Nikon offers. More on reddit.com
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As it stands, the Z9 probably has the edge in AF performance... This is assuming its more recent firmware update (v5.0 13-iii-2024) incorporated the latest standard of Deep-Learning training of the subject detection. Z8 is on Fw v2.01 (24-iv-2023) However, only Nikon know the details about ... More on bcgforums.com
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November 28, 2024Z8 vs Z9 - bird photo quality: Nikon Z Mirrorless Talk Forum
Dear all, I know.. lots of comparisons before on this... I read them but I can't find the answer. I nearly placed an order for a new Z8 as I see that my D500 and D850 fps are too slow for Bird. But.. on a trip to the local park, a lady with Z9 + 400 2.8 TC, mentioned to me that she got Z8 and... More on dpreview.com
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May 16, 2023 - To my amazement, the Z8 includes all the same video functionality of the Z9, including the wide array of available video formats from 8K N-RAW video to internal ProRes 422 HQ. They even both have full-size HDMI ports.
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Nikon Z8 vs Z9 - The 10 Main Differences - Mirrorless Comparison
May 15, 2025 - The Z8 can record 4K 60p video without interruption for approximately 125 minutes, and 8K 30p for 90 minutes, according to Nikon’s own testing at 25˚C. The Z9 has no limits in 4K, and can do two hours in 8K.
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June 13, 2025 - The Z9 can however dissipate more ... time for video. The Z8 being newer, has a more flexible VR which can perform pixel shift, while the Z9's, AFAIK, can't perform pixel shift. Long term I think both could last many many years, but for me the Z8's smaller form factor is more useful.
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December 13, 2024 - For many of us, it’s the video ... specs are astounding. It offers the same options as the flagship Z9, including the ability to shoot 12-bit N-raw in 8K at 60 fps, and ProRes RAW or HQ 422....
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Nikon Z8 vs Nikon Z9 - Head-to-head Comparison | Photography Blog
May 10, 2023 - There is one key video difference between the two cameras - the Z9 supports unlimited recording in any mode, whereas the Z8 is limited to recording 8K/30p for 90 minutes and 4K/60p for over 2 hours without overheating.
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r/nikon_Zseries on Reddit: Z8 vs z9
May 29, 2025 -
What’s the difference between the z8 and z9 in terms of video capabilities? And which one do you suggest I get?
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✅ Z9 Advantages • Better heat management: Ideal for long-form recording like interviews or documentaries. • Integrated vertical grip: Great for pro workflows, more battery life. ✅ Z8 Advantages • Much smaller/lighter: Great for gimbals, travel, and handheld. • Almost identical video specs: But at a lower price point. • Same codecs and quality: 12-bit RAW, ProRes, etc. ⸻ 💰 Price Difference (as of 2025) • Z8: ~$3,999 USD • Z9: ~$5,499 USD ⸻ 🧠 My Suggestion: • Get the Z8 if you: • Shoot handheld, travel, or with a gimbal. • Want the same cinema-level quality at a lower price. • Don’t need extended continuous recording beyond ~90 minutes in extreme conditions. • Get the Z9 if you: • Do long-form professional recording (e.g. weddings, interviews, live events). • Prefer an integrated grip for better ergonomics and battery life. • Want the most robust and thermally reliable setup Nikon offers.
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This is what I posted a couple of weeks ago.. Not an AI. BEEP?. ERoRR D0es not coMpuTe 😁 If you want lighter, smaller, slightly better low light focusing, HEIF or pixel shift, get the z8 If you want better battery life, ethernet, longer video recording, two cfe slots, 3 programmable buttons on the front, built in portrait grip or GPS, go for the z9
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June 26, 2024 - The trade-off is that it’s powered ... for the Nikon Z8, which gives it 1.8x more battery life. Nikon Z9: 8K video at 30 fps, Full-frame 4K at up to 120fps...
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Z8 vs Z9 - bird photo quality: Nikon Z Mirrorless Talk Forum
March 24, 2024 - Click to expand... While I have no 180-600, my experience is essentially the same with the 800 PF and see no significant difference between the Z8 and Z9 for birds in flight. The Z9 is more robust and I prefer to use it for video. shuncheung's gear list: Nikon Nikkor Z 800mm F6.3 VR S ·
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r/Nikon on Reddit: Whats the difference in features for the Z8 and Z9?
September 11, 2024 -
Im a bit overwhelmed with all the features in the Z8 and the Z9. Of course there are the obvious ones like the battery grip and some differences in the button layout but Im talking about features, functions, settings and performance. The Nikon Z8 is often called the baby Z9 because it almost does everything the Z9 does. So whats the actual difference now?
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Dual CF cards provide the ability for faster continuous shooting when using the 2nd card for backup. Full sized grip. Larger battery, longer life. Reportedly better with heat due to larger chassis. Ethernet port. These are the ones that are most significant to me.
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One feature that Nikon fails on is not being able to shoot in raw in its preburst feature. It’s a great feature but to only be able to capture in jpeg is ridiculous.
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Nikon Z8 vs Nikon Z9 Detailed Comparison
Its body is 5mm narrower, 31mm shorter and 8mm thinner than Nikon Z9. Comparison image of the Nikon Z8 and the Nikon Z9 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View
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June 13, 2025 - The Z9 can however dissipate more of its heat to the chassis than the Z8 can, but it could also be due to differences in main board design, hence the longer recording time for video. The Z8 being newer, has a more flexible VR which can perform pixel shift, while the Z9's, AFAIK, can't perform ...
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January 24, 2024 - Coming to you from Tom Mason, this great video dives into the details of the Nikon Z8 and Z9. Mason highlights that while both cameras share core features like 45 megapixels, 20 frames per second, and excellent autofocus, there are subtleties that might sway a photographer's choice.