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Nikon Z8 vs Nikon Z9

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The Z8 wins 2 of 4 scored specs (weight); the Z9 wins 2 (battery (cipa)). The Z8 is $1,500 cheaper.

2 WINSBuy it if you want: weight.
2 WINSBuy it if you want: battery (cipa).
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Size, to scale

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TOP (WIDTH × DEPTH), LENS FACING DOWN

Outer sizes are exact, from the makers' dimensions. Shapes are drawn by us to show each body style; the dashed circle is the lens mount at its real diameter.

  • Nikon Z8144 × 118.5 × 83 mm · 910 g
  • Nikon Z9149 × 149.5 × 90.5 mm · 1340 g

Where they differ

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Z8Z9
PRICE & SCORE
Price$3,297BEST$4,797
CameraFits score9.19.3BEST
BODY & HANDLING
Battery (CIPA)Shots per charge on the CIPA standard test, using the rear screen. Real-world numbers are often higher.340 shots740 shotsBEST
WeightBody with battery and card, without a lens.910 gBEST1340 g
Card slotsTwo slots let you record a backup copy at the same time, which matters for paid work like weddings.CFexpress B + SD UHS-II2x CFexpress B

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