Nikon Z8

With the SL3, Leica has created a very good full-frame camera that impresses above all with its high resolution. The autofocus still lags behind the competition from Canon, Nikon and Sony; firmware updates could bring improvements here. The best competitor models are also ahead in terms of continuous shooting and some features...

Thanks to their large sensor surface, full-frame cameras offer the highest level of detail resolution and low noise. Larger pixels capture more light, which brings clear advantages, especially in poor light. The result is detailed images with a high dynamic range and less image noise...

With the Z8, Nikon has introduced a professional camera that is moderately less equipped than the Z9 and can even do one or two things a little better - e.g. pixel shift. When tested, it even outperformed its big sister in terms of JPEG image quality, and they are on a par in terms of speed...

With the Z8, Nikon has introduced a professional camera that is moderately less equipped than the Z9 and can even do one or two things a little better - e.g. pixel shift. When tested, it even outperformed its big sister in terms of JPEG image quality, and they are on a par in terms of speed...

The complete switch by manufacturers from DSLRs to mirrorless system cameras means that the housings of current cameras have also shrunk significantly compared to the past. This is logical, as manufacturers no longer have to accommodate bulky mirror boxes in their housings. Nevertheless, there are still considerable differences in size and weight even in current cameras...

With a price range from 890 to 8000 euros, there should be something to suit almost every budget. High-resolution medium and full-frame cameras offer top performance in terms of image quality. Robust, fast and excellently equipped cameras can also be found in the APS-C and MFT range...