Nikon Z8 vs Sony A7R III
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Nikon Z8 vs Sony A7R III Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Sony A7R II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

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).

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.

Nikon Z8 vs Sony A7R III Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z8 and Sony Alpha A7R III. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon Z8 Gallery and Sony A7R III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z8 over the Sony A7R III
Z8 | A7R III | |||
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Released | May 2023 | ![]() | October 2017 | Fresher by 68 months |
Screen dimension | 3.20" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 2089k | ![]() | 1440k | Sharper screen (+649k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Nikon Z8
A7R III | Z8 |
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Common features in the Nikon Z8 and Sony A7R III
Z8 | A7R III | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon Z8 vs Sony A7R III Specifications
Nikon Z8 | Sony Alpha A7R III | |
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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 |