The Zoom Q8n-4K also houses a new sensor with a much higher pixel count than the Q8, jumping from a 3-megapixel 1/3-inch-type CMOS sensor to a 16-megapixel 1/2.3-inch-type CMOS sensor. However, you can shoot at 60 fps in 1080p. The extra resolution is a welcome upgrade, though it would be nice to have the option to shoot in 60 fps for slow-motion shots. Thankfully, the Q8n-4K steps up its resolution, supporting video capture up to 4K at 24, 25 or 30 fps. With 4K video capture becoming more widely available in both professional and consumer cameras, it felt like a missed opportunity. While not bad, it left a lot to be desired. Originally, the Q8 maxed out at 1080p Full HD at 30 frames per second (fps). One of the most notable and important changes since the Q8 is the Q8n-4K’s ability to shoot video in 4K. So, without further ado, let’s put the Q8n-4K to the test.

We will also compare the Q8n-4K with other affordable, portable video cameras currently out on the market to help you see what’s out there and if this is the right option for you and your budget. So, our final verdict will lean heavily on its video performance. For clarity, we’re analyzing this camera from a video producer’s point of view.

We’ll discuss its specs, see what Zoom has improved since the Zoom Q8 and determine whether the camera’s worth your hard-earned dollar. In this review, we will analyze how the Q8n-4K Handy Video Recorder fares as a video camera. Though the Q8 didn’t deliver the video quality everyone wanted from it, Zoom rekindled their hopes with the new Zoom Q8n-4K Handy Video Recorder. However, some felt that while the Q8 worked great as an audio recorder, its video features were a bit of a letdown - low video quality being a major blemish. So, when Zoom combined its audio expertise with video functions with the original Zoom Q8, it seems like a winning pair. ZOOM has a notable reputation for releasing quality, professional audio recorders.

Zoom test video and sound