Nikon has heralded the Z8 as the natural successor to the Nikon D850 – a DSLR that’s proved hugely popular with enthusiast photographers since its launch in 2017 – and it’s a fitting accolade. The Z8 is the Nikon camera that makes the most sense for most serious photographers.

Same cutting-edge stacked sensor as Z9, Body design makes more sense than Z9 for most people, Excellent video features

Limited battery life, Lower-resolution EVF than rivals, In-body image stabilization is only okay

While there are photographers who like a dual-gripped camera, plenty prefer the smaller size and lower weight of a single-gripped camera with the option to add an upright grip if needed.

Smaller & lighter body than Nikon Z9, Advanced AF system with subject detection, Weatherproof build

No mechanical shutter, Shorter battery life than Nikon Z9

The Nikon Z8 offers both speed and resolution whether we're talking photography or video. It can do pretty much everything Nikon's flagship Z9 can do, but in a more compact body and at a much better price.

47.5MP stacked sensor, 20 fps burst shooting in RAW, Up to 8K60 / 4K120 video recording, Internal ProRes and N RAW

Awful artificial shutter sound, Tilting screen is not ideal for video

While it's a shame that picture and sound quality haven't been upgraded, the iPhone 13 was great in these regards and the iPhone 14 is, too Excellent display Admirable headphone performance Solid build quality No upgrades to picture or sound Familiar design Notch is still present

Apple's latest non-Pro iPhone is superb - it's just that it's strikingly similar to last year's effort.

Still an incredible smartphone, Brilliant battery life gets a bit better, Excellent camera system gets a bit better

Last year’s Pro hardware, Wireless charging slow by modern standards, No USB-C; it’s now well overdue

The Z8 brings the speed and autofocus capability of the Z9 to a smaller, more affordable body to deliver a camera that will support you in almost any photographic pursuit. It's a touch larger than its rivals but every facet of its abilities seems to be a match for those peers. It's perhaps the most complete camera we've yet tested.

Sports, wildlife, photojournalism, landscapes...;

Travel photography where size and weight are critical.;

The Z8 brings the speed and autofocus capability of the Z9 to a smaller, more affordable body to deliver a camera that will support you in almost any photographic pursuit. It's a touch larger than its rivals but every facet of its abilities seems to be a match for those peers.

Sports, wildlife, photojournalism, landscapes...

Travel photography where size and weight are critical.

Updated: May 19, 2023 Launched in May 2023 , Nikon Z8 is a 46.0MP Pro Mirrorless camera with a Full frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm ) sized Stacked CMOS sensor, built-in Image Stabilization, weather-sealed body, Tilting touch screen and Nikon Z lens mount.

Pre-Shooting Buffer, Zero Blackout Viewfinder, Stacked Type Sensor, Unlimited Video Recording (no 30min limit), Anti-dust Shutter during Lens Change, Built-in Wireless (Wi-fi), Bluetooth Connectivity, 5-axis Image Stabilization, Articulating Screen, 8K at 30fps and 4K at 120fps Video Recording, No...

No Mechanical Shutter, Low Battery Life: 330 shots, Heavy Body: 910g

More like an iPhone 13S. The generational upgrades for the iPhone 14 are limited to a few subtle changes. At the same time, however, the base price climbs to 800 USD, while the only true innovation happens inside the iPhone 14 Pro series.

excellent OLED display, dust- and waterproof, fast Wi-Fi, wide range of supported frequencies, great camera, very fast performance, good battery life

display limited to 60 Hz, charging rate limited to 20 watts, no macro lens, wide notch

The Apple iPhone 14 isn’t a huge upgrade on the iPhone 13, yet it still is a great phone with a top camera, good battery life and all the iOS benefits.

Clever safety features, Very good battery life, Reliable camera, Fun colours, You’ve got an ageing iPhone: If you’re on an iPhone 11 or older, then the changes here will make a notable difference.

Stuck on a 60Hz display, Minimal differences to the iPhone 13, You’ve got an iPhone 13: The changes from Apple’s previous phone aren’t enough to warrant an upgrade this year.