Nikon Z Z8
Nikon
90 Overall Score
vs
Garmin Varia RCT715 Black 2022
Garmin
28 Overall Score
Scores
Sports Wildlife
Wedding Events
Beginner
Photography
Video
Product Photography
Travel
Streaming
Youtube
Vlogging
Specifications
| Nikon Z Z8 | Garmin Varia RCT715 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | stacked CMOS | — |
| Size | full-frame | — |
| Megapixels | 45.70000076293945 MP★ | — |
| ISO Range | 64★ | — |
| Processor | EXPEED 7 | — |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | No data | |
| AF Type | Auto/Manual | — |
| Eye AF | ✓★ | — |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | — |
| Subject Detection | ✓★ | — |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 120 fps★ | — |
| Burst (Electronic) | 120 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/32000 | — |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓★ | — |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 8K★ | 1080p |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps★ | — |
| 1080p FPS | 240 fps★ | 30 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓★ | — |
| Log Profile | ✓★ | — |
| RAW Video | ✓★ | — |
| Codec | N-RAW, ProRes RAW | — |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✓★ | — |
| Articulating | ✗ | — |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 1.81 kg | 0.15 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 340 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C★ | — |
| HDMI | Yes | — |
| Hot Shoe | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Nikon Z Z8
- Strong burst (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong video (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
Garmin Varia RCT715 Black 2022
- Strong build (67th percentile)
- Below average video (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average display (24th percentile)
- Below average sensor (25th percentile)
- Below average burst (27th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon Z Z80.017score per dollar
vs
Garmin Varia RCT715 Black 20220.067score per dollar
Garmin Varia RCT715 Black 2022 offers 3.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon Z Z8
Scores 90 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 21 of 33 specs.
