Nikon Z Z8 Black 2023
Nikon
95 Overall Score
vs
Ricoh GR GR IIIx Black 2021
Ricoh
59 Overall Score
Scores
Wedding Events
Beginner
Video
Sports Wildlife
Youtube
Photography
Product Photography
Travel
Streaming
Vlogging
Specifications
| Nikon Z Z8 | Ricoh GR GR IIIx | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Stacked CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 45.70000076293945 MP★ | 24.239999771118164 MP |
| ISO Range | 64★ | 100 |
| Processor | EXPEED 7 | GR ENGINE 6 |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | No data | |
| AF Type | Photo, VideoPhase Detection: 493 | Auto-area AF, Zone AF, Select AF, Pinpoint AF, Tracking AF, Cont |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | — |
| Subject Detection | ✓★ | — |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps★ | — |
| Burst (Electronic) | 120 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/32000 | 1/4000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 8K★ | 1080p |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps★ | — |
| 1080p FPS | 120 fps★ | 60 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓★ | — |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | N-RAW, ProRes RAW | H.264/MPEG-4 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓★ | ✗ |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.82 kg | 0.26 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 340 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1 |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | — |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Nikon Z Z8 Black 2023
- Strong video (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong burst (96th percentile)96th %ile
Ricoh GR GR IIIx Black 2021
- Strong build (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong sensor (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong social proof (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong stabilization (73th percentile)
- Below average burst (29th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon Z Z8 Black 20230.018score per dollar
vs
Ricoh GR GR IIIx Black 20210.043score per dollar
Ricoh GR GR IIIx Black 2021 offers 2.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon Z Z8
Scores 95 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 15 of 33 specs.
