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Nikon Z8 vs Sony A7R III

Portability
55
Imaging
82
Features
83
Overall
82
Nikon Z8 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R III front
Portability
63
Imaging
77
Features
93
Overall
83

Nikon Z8 vs Sony A7R III Key Specs

Nikon Z8
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 910g - 144 x 119 x 83mm
  • Introduced May 2023
Sony A7R III
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Released October 2017
  • Superseded the Sony A7R II
  • Later Model is Sony A7R IV
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Nikon Z8 vs Sony A7R III Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Nikon Z8 and Sony A7R III, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the Z8 (46MP) and the A7R III (42MP) is pretty similar and they use the exact same sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The Z8 was launched 5 years later than the A7R III and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Z8 grades versus the A7R III when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z8 over the Sony A7R III

 Z8 A7R III 
ReleasedMay 2023October 2017Fresher by 68 months
Screen dimension3.20"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2089k1440kSharper screen (+649k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Nikon Z8

 A7R III Z8 

Common features in the Nikon Z8 and Sony A7R III

 Z8 A7R III 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z8 vs Sony A7R III Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z8 enjoys physical measurements of 144mm x 119mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs) while the Sony A7R III has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z8 and Sony A7R III in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the Z8 against the A7R III.

Nikon Z8 vs Sony A7R III size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z8 and A7R III is 55 and 63 respectively.

Nikon Z8 vs Sony A7R III top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z8 vs Sony A7R III Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z8 and A7R III.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon Z8 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer Z8 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon Z8 vs Sony A7R III sensor size comparison

Nikon Z8 vs Sony A7R III Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z8 vs Sony A7R III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z8 Portrait photography info
Sony A7R III Portrait photography info
89
has manual focus
excellent megapixels (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
86
has manual focus
great MP (42 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z8 as a Street photography camera
Sony A7R III as a Street photography camera
72
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus by touch
weather sealing
very good high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than competition (910 grams)
79
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
offers focus via touch
weather proofing
very good high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z8 Sports photography advice
Sony A7R III Sports photography advice
81
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
high max fps (30.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
has phase detect AF
low max shutter speed (1/ seconds)
bad battery life (330 per charge)
88
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great MP (42 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery (650 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z8 Travel photography features
Sony A7R III Travel photography features
61
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
includes focus by touch
excellent megapixels (46MP)
bad battery life (330 CIPA)
more heavy than competition (910g)
does not have selfie friendly display
73
better than average battery (650 CIPA)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
great MP (42 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z8
Landscape photography with Sony A7R III
83
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.20")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
has double storage slots
bad battery life (330 shots)
87
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great MP (42 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (32,000)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery (650 shots)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z8 Vlogging information
Sony A7R III Vlogging information
33
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
good video quality (7680 x 4320 pxls)
has external microphone port
does not have selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition (910g)
36
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic port
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Nikon Z8 vs Sony A7R III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z8 and Sony A7R III
 Nikon Z8Sony Alpha A7R III
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Z8 Sony Alpha A7R III
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2023-05-10 2017-10-25
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type Stacked CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixels 42 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 8256 x 5504 7952 x 5304
Max native ISO 25600 32000
Max boosted ISO 102400 102400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 32 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 493 425
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Sony E
Total lenses 46 121
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3.20 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 2,089 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,686 thousand dot 3,686 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 900 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 30.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Front-curtain sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Off Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 7680 x 4320 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, L 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 7680x4320 3840x2160
Video format H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 910 gr (2.01 lbs) 657 gr (1.45 lbs)
Dimensions 144 x 119 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 98 100
DXO Color Depth score 26.3 26.0
DXO Dynamic range score 14.2 14.7
DXO Low light score 2548 3523
Other
Battery life 330 photos 650 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15c NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage one CFexpress Type B slot and one UHS-II SD slot Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one)
Storage slots 2 2
Cost at launch $3,999 $2,800