It’s a somewhat short list, but an important one for some.
These are the things that were left out of a Z8 from the Z9 design:
- No built-in vertical grip and controls (instead: optional MB-N12 battery grip)
- No built-in GPS and logging (instead: use SnapBridge from your phone)
- No built-in Ethernet (however, dongle can unlock Ethernet connectivity and Network settings)
- No Kensington lock
- No dual CFe slots (instead: one CFe, one SD)
- No lock on the card slot door
- No Fn4 button (Fn3 button moves to the Protect button)
- No extra button row below the Rear LCD
- No CSM #D3 (Limit release mode)
- No PC Sync socket
- No flash button on top button cluster (WB instead)
- No full magnesium frame (instead: partial carbon fiber coupled with magnesium alloy)
- Slightly shorter video recording time (90 minutes on Z8 versus 125 minutes on Z9)
