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Nikon Z8 vs Sony A7

Portability
55
Imaging
82
Features
83
Overall
82
Nikon Z8 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 front
Portability
78
Imaging
70
Features
80
Overall
74

Nikon Z8 vs Sony A7 Key Specs

Nikon Z8
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 910g - 144 x 119 x 83mm
  • Revealed May 2023
Sony A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 474g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Successor is Sony A7 II
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Nikon Z8 vs Sony A7 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Nikon Z8 and Sony A7, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the Z8 (46MP) and A7 (24MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The Z8 was announced 9 years after the A7 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the Z8 grades vs the A7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z8 over the Sony A7

 Z8 A7 
ReleasedMay 2023January 2014Newer by 114 months
Screen size3.20"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2089k1230kClearer screen (+859k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7 over the Nikon Z8

 A7 Z8 

Common features in the Nikon Z8 and Sony A7

 Z8 A7 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Nikon Z8 vs Sony A7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z8 has got exterior measurements of 144mm x 119mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs) and the Sony A7 has proportions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon Z8 and Sony A7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z8 against the A7.

Nikon Z8 vs Sony A7 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Z8 and A7 is 55 and 78 respectively.

Nikon Z8 vs Sony A7 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z8 vs Sony A7 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z8 and A7.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon Z8 to show more detail with its extra 22 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger Z8 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon Z8 vs Sony A7 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z8 vs Sony A7 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z8 vs Sony A7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z8 Portrait photography details
Sony A7 Portrait photography details
89
manual focus
fantastic sensor resolution (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
82
focusing manually
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z8 Street photography information
Sony A7 Street photography information
72
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
offers focus via touch
weather proof
very good high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than competition in class (910 grams)
79
screen tilts
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
lighter than average (474g)
very good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z8
Sports photography with Sony A7
81
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
high max frames per second (30.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic sensor resolution (46 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low max shutter speed