Nikon Z8 with the NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8 lens
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Nikon Z9 with the Nikkor Z 70-180mm f/2.8 lens
Nikon has mentioned that the Z8 is the mirrorless version of the D850. While they may spin it that way in their marketing approach, I’m not convinced of this. Within Nikon’s current line of DSLRs, the D850 is the high resolution camera and the flagship D single number series (D6) have lower resolution but have higher frame rates. Within their Z line of cameras, this pattern is not the case. The Z8 and the flagship Z9 both have the same resolution sensor and frame rate. Now, if Nikon used the 66.8 MP Sony sensor found in the A7RVI camera and a lower frame rate for the Z8, then I would say the Z8 is the mirrorless version of the D850.
Nikon D850 with the AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/4E PF ED VR lens
Now, let’s move on to what the title says this article is about; A specification comparison of the Nikon D850 and the Nikon Z8:
Comparison between the Nikon Z8, D850, and Z9
Let me know in the comments below (no sign in required) your thoughts. Is the Z8 the successor to the D850 or just a slimmed down Z9?
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With yet another Z9 firmware release (ver 5.32), I thought I would put together a comprehensive guide to all 17 of the Z9 firmware updates to date. This also serves as a historical record of how far the Z9 has come, starting with its firmware at birth with version 1.00 upon release.