Nikon D850 vs Nikon Z8
Side-by-side used price and spec comparison. Lowest current prices pulled daily from the major used-gear sites.
Used prices have been rising recently. Prices are up 10.8% over the last 30 days. The 90-day low was $704, $165 below today. Currently 26% of the $3,299 MSRP.
Today's price sits well above the recent low. Today's price runs 81% above the 90-day low of $1,520 (seen Sep 26, 2026). 69% of the $3,999 MSRP. Prices are down 5.2% over the last 30 days.
Quick answers
- Which is cheaper used, the Nikon D850 or the Nikon Z8?
- The Nikon D850 is cheaper used: $869 against $2,749 for the Nikon Z8, a gap of $1,880 (216%) as of 2026-11-04.
- How much more does the newer Nikon Z8 cost used?
- $1,880 more. The Nikon Z8 (2023) starts at $2,749 used and the Nikon D850 (2017) at $869 as of 2026-11-04.
- What share of its launch price does a used Nikon D850 cost?
- About 26%: $869 used against a $3,299 launch price as of 2026-11-04.
- Which is smaller, the Nikon D850 or the Nikon Z8?
- The Nikon Z8 is smaller: the D850 is 2 mm wider, 5 mm taller, 4.5 mm shallower and 95 g heavier.
Size and weight
The Nikon Z8 is 2 mm narrower, 5 mm shorter, 4.5 mm deeper and 95 g lighter than the D850.
| Measurement | D850 | Z8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 146 mm | 144 mm −2 mm | Z8 is 2 mm narrower |
| Height | 124 mm | 119 mm −5 mm | Z8 is 5 mm shorter |
| Depth | 78.5 mm | 83 mm +4.5 mm | Z8 is 4.5 mm deeper |
| Weight | 1,005 g | 910 g −95 g | Z8 is 95 g lighter (9%) |
Drawn to scale from manufacturer dimensions. Body only: lenses not included. Outlines are simplified shapes, not product drawings. Compare the size of any two cameras.
Specs side by side
| Nikon D850 | Nikon Z8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Nikon | Nikon |
| Family | Nikon D8xx | Nikon Z |
| Category | body | body |
| Body type | DSLR | Mirrorless |
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon Z |
| Sensor | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Sensor family | Nikon FX 45.7MP BSI CMOS · 45.7MP full-frame BSI CMOS | Nikon FX 45.7MP stacked BSI CMOS (Z8/Z9) · 45.7MP full-frame stacked BSI CMOS |
| Megapixels | 45.7 MP | 45.7 MP |
| Autofocus | Phase Detection | Hybrid |
| IBIS | — | 5-axis 6-stop |
| Weather sealed | — | Yes |
| Max video | — | 8K60 |
| Max native ISO | — | ISO 25,600 |
| Body weight | 1005 g | 910 g |
| Dimensions | 146 × 124 × 78.5 mm | 144 × 119 × 83 mm |
| Body material | — | magnesium alloy |
| Released | 2017-09-07 | 2023-05-26 |
| Discontinued | — | — |
| Status | current | current |
| MSRP | $3,299 | $3,999 |
| Current low | $869 | $2,749 |
| vs MSRP | -74% | -31% |
Dynamic range, head to head
Both sensors plotted on one chart, across the full ISO range. The higher line holds more shadow-to-highlight latitude at that ISO.
Overlay both curves on Photons to PhotosMeasurements by William J. Claff. We link rather than reprint them.
The verdicts above describe price timing. They don't tell you which camera fits your shooting style. See /methods for how we normalize seller conditions and compute the deal score.