DXOMark tested the sensor of the newly released Nikon Z8. The CMOS sensor of Nikon Z8 achieved a high DXOMARK score of 98 points, the same as Sony A1 and Nikon Z9.
| Camera | Total point | Color Depth | dynamic range | LL ISO |
| Z 8 | 98 | 26.3 | 14.2 | 2548 |
| Z 9 | 98 | 26.3 | 14.4 | 2451 |
| Z 7II | 100 | 26.3 | 14.7 | 2841 |
| Sony A1 | 98 | 25.9 | 14.5 | 3163 |
| Sony A7R V | 100 | 26.1 | 14.8 | 3187 |
| EOS R5 | 95 | 25.3 | 14.6 | 3042 |
| DC-S1R | 100 | 26.4 | 14.1 | 3525 |
Nikon calls Nikon Z8 the “successor” to Nikon D850, and it’s not so difficult to see why. Nikon Z8 is an immensely versatile and flexible camera. While the speed advantages of a stacked CMOS are clear, image quality is also excellent. 
Nikon Z8 Body
| Store | Price | Availability | In Stock |
| Amazon (Authorized Dealer) |
$3,996.95 | Temporarily out of stock | – |
| B&H(Authorized Dealer) | $3,996.95 | Released In Limited Qty | |
| Adorama (Authorized Dealer) |
$3,996.95 | IN STOCK | |
| Abt (Authorized Dealer) |
$3,996.95 | Pre-Order | – |