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Nikon Z8 vs Sony A7R IV

Portability
55 Imaging
83 Features
83 Overall
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Nikon Z8 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R IV front
Portability
62 Imaging
81 Features
93 Overall
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Nikon Z8 vs Sony A7R IV Key Specs

Nikon Z8
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Revealed May 2023
Sony A7R IV
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
  • Revealed July 2019
  • Superseded the Sony A7R III
  • New Model is Sony A7R V
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Nikon Z8 vs Sony A7R IV Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Nikon Z8 and Sony A7R IV, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z8 (46MP) and A7R IV (61MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The Z8 was released 3 years later than the A7R IV and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Z8 matches up vs the A7R IV in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z8 over the Sony A7R IV

		

		

			
 Z8 A7R IV 
RevealedMay 2023July 2019Fresher by 47 months
Screen size3.20"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2089k1440kSharper screen (+649k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Nikon Z8

		

		

			
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Common features in the Nikon Z8 and Sony A7R IV

		

		

			
 Z8 A7R IV 
Focus manually  Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon Z8 vs Sony A7R IV Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are going to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon Z8 enjoys exterior dimensions of 144mm x 119mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs) while the Sony A7R IV has specifications of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).
Check the Nikon Z8 and Sony A7R IV in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Z8 against the A7R IV.
Nikon Z8 vs Sony A7R IV size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z8 and A7R IV is 55 and 62 respectively.
Nikon Z8 vs Sony A7R IV top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z8 vs Sony A7R IV Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The visual below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z8 and A7R IV.
As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony A7R IV to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer Z8 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
	
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Nikon Z8 vs Sony A7R IV Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon Z8 vs Sony A7R IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Nikon Z8
Portrait photography with Sony A7R IV
89
 you can focus manually
 amazing MP (46 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 has face detection focusing
 supports RAW files
88
 has manual focus
 megapixel count fantastic (61 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 has face detection focus
 supports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Nikon Z8 Street photography factors
Sony A7R IV Street photography factors
72
 screen tilts
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 supports RAW files
 boasts focus via touch
 weather sealing
 very good high ISO (25,600)
 heavier than others in class (910g)
79
 has a tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 supports RAW files
 provides touch focus
 weather proofing
 good high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison
Nikon Z8 Sports photography information
Sony A7R IV Sports photography information
81
 quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
 fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames per second)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 amazing MP (46 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 has tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 sensor has phase detect AF
 maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/s)
 bad battery pack (330 per charge)
90
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count fantastic (61 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 has tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 great battery pack (670 shots)
 comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Nikon Z8 Travel photography advice
Sony A7R IV Travel photography advice
61
 weather sealing
 has bluetooth
 boasts focus via touch
 amazing MP (46MP)
 bad battery pack (330 shots)
 heavier than others in class (910 grams)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
74
 great battery pack (670 CIPA)
 weather proofing
 has bluetooth
 provides touch focus
 megapixel count fantastic (61 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon Z8 Landscape photography factors
Sony A7R IV Landscape photography factors
84
 you can focus manually
 interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 good sized screen (3.20")
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 amazing MP (46 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 very good high ISO (25,600)
 supports RAW files
 weather sealing
 has double storage slots
 bad battery pack (330 CIPA)
88
 has manual focus
 switch lenses (Sony E mount)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count fantastic (61 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 does not have anti aliasing filter
 good high ISO (32,000)
 supports RAW files
 weather proofing
 great battery pack (670 shots)
 has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon Z8 Vlogging advice
Sony A7R IV Vlogging advice
33
 screen is touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 has face detection focusing
 high res video (7680 x 4320 pxls)
 includes external mic port
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 heavier than others in class (910g)
37
 touch screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 has face detection focus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 does have external mic jack
 display isn't selfie friendly
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Nikon Z8 vs Sony A7R IV Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z8 and Sony A7R IV
 Nikon Z8Sony Alpha A7R IV
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Z8 Sony Alpha A7R IV
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2023-05-10 2019-07-16
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type Stacked CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 46MP 61MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 8256 x 5504 9504 x 6336
Max native ISO 25600 32000
Max enhanced ISO 102400 102800
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format    
Lowest enhanced ISO 32 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points 493 567
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Sony E
Number of lenses 46 121
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3.20 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 2,089 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,686 thousand dot 5,760 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 900s 30s
Max shutter speed - 1/8000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 30.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Front-curtain sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Off Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync.
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash sync 1/200s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported 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 / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 7680x4320 3840x2160
Video format H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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 grams (2.01 lb) 665 grams (1.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 144 x 119 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 98 99
DXO Color Depth score 26.3 26.0
DXO Dynamic range score 14.2 14.8
DXO Low light score 2548 3344
Other
Battery life 330 images 670 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15c NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature    
Storage media one CFexpress Type B slot and one UHS-II SD slot Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots 2 2
Pricing at release $3,999 $3,498