Canon EOS R8 vs Nikon Zf
The short answer
Canon EOS R8
Choose the Canon EOS R8 for portraits, travel, vlogging, landscape, product and macro, everyday and street. It also costs ₹73,305 less, is 249g lighter and has more lenses at our stores (65 vs 51).
Nikon Zf
Choose the Nikon Zf for weddings and events. It also shoots faster 7.8 fps bursts and has two card slots.
Key differences
- The Canon EOS R8 costs ₹73,305 less at the lowest price we track.
- The Canon EOS R8 is 249g lighter.
- The Nikon Zf shoots faster bursts (7.8 vs 6 fps).
- Only the Nikon Zf has two card slots for instant backup.
- They use different lens mounts (RF and Z), so lenses are not shared between them.
Specs side by side
| Canon EOS R8 | Nikon Zf | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | ₹1,08,990 | ₹1,82,295 |
| Sensor | Full frame | Full frame |
| Mount | RF | Z |
| Burst | 6 fps | 7.8 fps |
| 4K 60p | Yes | Yes |
| Card slots | 1 | 2 |
| Flip screen | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 461g | 710g |
| Battery | LP-E17 | EN-EL15c |
Lenses and running costs
| Canon EOS R8 | Nikon Zf | |
|---|---|---|
| Lenses we track that fit | 65 | 51 |
| Body + best lens + card | ₹1,42,389 | ₹2,48,244 |
| Spare battery | LP-E17 | EN-EL15c |
Lenses for the Canon EOS R8 · Lenses for the Nikon Zf
Questions
Which is better, the Canon EOS R8 or the Nikon Zf?
Choose the Canon EOS R8 for portraits, travel, vlogging, landscape, product and macro, everyday and street. It also costs ₹73,305 less, is 249g lighter and has more lenses at our stores (65 vs 51). Choose the Nikon Zf for weddings and events. It also shoots faster 7.8 fps bursts and has two card slots.
Which is cheaper, the Canon EOS R8 or the Nikon Zf?
The Canon EOS R8, by ₹73,305 at the lowest prices we track (checked 8 November 2026).
Which is lighter?
The Canon EOS R8 (461g vs 710g).
Can they use the same lenses?
No. The Canon EOS R8 is RF-mount and the Nikon Zf is Z-mount.
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