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Nikon Z8 vs Sony A7R V

Portability
55
Imaging
83
Features
83
Overall
83
Nikon Z8 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R V front
Portability
60
Imaging
83
Features
96
Overall
88

Nikon Z8 vs Sony A7R V 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
  • Launched May 2023
Sony A7R V
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 723g - 131 x 97 x 82mm
  • Revealed October 2022
  • Succeeded the Sony A7R IV
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Nikon Z8 vs Sony A7R V Overview

Here, we are looking at the Nikon Z8 versus Sony A7R V, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z8 (46MP) and A7R V (61MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The Z8 was introduced 7 months later than the A7R V so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Z8 scores against the A7R V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z8 over the Sony A7R V

 Z8 A7R V 
RevealedMay 2023October 2022More recent by 7 months

Reasons to pick Sony A7R V over the Nikon Z8

 A7R V Z8 
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution2360k2089kCrisper display (+271k dot)
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Common features in the Nikon Z8 and Sony A7R V

 Z8 A7R V 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display size3.20"3.20"Same display measurement
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon Z8 vs Sony A7R V Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z8 offers physical dimensions of 144mm x 119mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs) while the Sony A7R V has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 723 grams (1.59 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Z8 compared to the A7R V.

Nikon Z8 vs Sony A7R V size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z8 and A7R V is 55 and 60 respectively.

Nikon Z8 vs Sony A7R V top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z8 vs Sony A7R V Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z8 and A7R V.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony A7R V to offer you greater detail using its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern Z8 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z8 vs Sony A7R V sensor size comparison

Nikon Z8 vs Sony A7R V Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z8
Portrait photography with Sony A7R V
89
manual focus
megapixel count high (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
89
you can focus manually
great megapixels (61MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z8 Street photography information
Sony A7R V Street photography information
72
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
has touch to focus
weather proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than competition in class (910 grams)
79
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
supports focus by touch
weather proofing
good ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z8 Sports photography info
Sony A7R V Sports photography info
81
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
high fps (30.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
has phase detect autofocus
max shutter speed is low