Nikon Z8 vs Z7 II

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Curious to discover the five most important differences between the Nikon Z8 and Z7 II? Let's take a look!

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1. SPEED They feature a full-frame sensor with 45.7MP, but the Z8 has a stacked design to allow for faster readout speed, blackout-free live view and drive up to 120fps!

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2. DESIGN The Z7 II is smaller and lighter, but the Z8 has a larger and more comfortable grip. It also features more buttons, and most of them are back-illuminated. The LCD has a 4-way axis mechanism.

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3. SHUTTER The Z8 ditches the mechanical shutter (no physical curtains opening / closing in front of the sensor when taking a photo). Only the electronic shutter is available. The only mechanical curtain you will find is a sensor shield.

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4. AUTOFOCUS The Z8 sports advanced subject detection, automatically tracking humans (eyes, faces, torsos), animals, birds, cars, motorcycles, trains, and airplanes.

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5. VIDEO There is a world apart between these two cameras when it comes to video. The Z8 can record 8K 60p, 4K 120p, N-RAW, Prores RAW and much more!

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