Head to head

Nikon Z8
vs Nikon Z9

1× FULL FRAME · VS · 1× FULL FRAME

vs

Both builds use the Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S so you can pin one and flip the body in the simulator.

Specifications
Nikon Z8Nikon Z9
Sensor size35.9 × 23.9 mm35.9 × 23.9 mm
Crop factor
Sensor classFull FrameFull Frame
Native mountZZ
Aspect modes3:2 · 16:93:2 · 16:9
Released20232021
The same lens, both bodies

Both bodies share a 1× crop, so any lens frames identically on each — the choice comes down to codec, body and workflow, not field of view.

Lens focalZ8 (1×)Z9 (1×)
16mm 16mm · 96.6° 16mm · 96.6°
24mm 24mm · 73.6° 24mm · 73.6°
35mm 35mm · 54.3° 35mm · 54.3°
50mm 50mm · 39.5° 50mm · 39.5°
85mm 85mm · 23.8° 85mm · 23.8°
Common questions

What's the crop-factor difference between the Z8 and the Z9?

The Z8 is 1× and the Z9 is 1×. They share the same crop factor, so a given lens frames identically on both.

Do the Z8 and Z9 use the same lenses?

Yes — both are Z mount, so any lens (or adapter) works identically on either.

Which is wider, the Z8 or the Z9?

Neither — identical crop factors mean identical framing with the same lens.

Full specs
More comparisons