Astrophotography’s Next-Gen Gear Wars (2025–2026): Ultimate Cosmic Camera Showdown
Nikon Z8 features a 45.7 MP full-frame stacked CMOS sensor with native ISO 64–25,600 and a Night Vision mode for dark-sky shooting, priced around $4,000. Canon EOS R6 Mark II delivers 24.2 MP, ISO up to 102,400, and 8 stops of in-body image stabilization, making it a strong low-light option at about $2,500. Canon EOS R8 weighs about 461 g, offers 24.2 MP and strong high-ISO performance, with a travel-friendly price around $1,299 and automatic white balance that helps reduce light-pollution glow in JPEGs. Sony’s A7 IV and A7S III remain astro-friendly, the A7 IV with 33 MP and ISO