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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
84
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).

Examine the Nikon Z8 versus Sony A7R V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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
Photography Glossary

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
90
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 (1/ seconds)
terrible battery power (330 shots)
92
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (61MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery power (600 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z8 Travel photography factors
Sony A7R V Travel photography factors
61
weather proofing
has bluetooth
has touch to focus
megapixel count high (46 megapixels)
terrible battery power (330 shots)
more heavy than competition in class (910g)
screen is not selfie friendly
80
good battery power (600 shots)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
supports focus by touch
great megapixels (61 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z8 Landscape photography features
Sony A7R V Landscape photography features
84
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
decent sized screen (3.20 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
terrible battery power (330 per charge)
89
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3.20 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (61MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
good ISO range (32,000)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
good battery power (600 per charge)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z8 Vlogging features
Sony A7R V Vlogging features
33
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (7680 x 4320 resolution)
has external microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (910g)
80
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
great video quality (7680 x 4320 resolution)
comes with microphone jack
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Nikon Z8 vs Sony A7R V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z8 and Sony A7R V
 Nikon Z8Sony Alpha A7R V
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Z8 Sony Alpha A7R V
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2023-05-10 2022-10-26
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type Stacked CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixel 61 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 8256 x 5504 9504 x 6336
Max native ISO 25600 32000
Max boosted ISO 102400 102800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 32 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 493 693
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z Sony E
Available lenses 46 187
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully articulated
Screen diagonal 3.20 inches 3.20 inches
Resolution of screen 2,089k dot 2,360k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,686k dot 9,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.9x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 900s 30s
Highest shutter speed - 1/8000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting speed 30.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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.
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 7680x4320 ( 25p, 23.98)
Max video resolution 7680x4320 7680x4320
Video file format H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 910g (2.01 lbs) 723g (1.59 lbs)
Physical dimensions 144 x 119 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") 131 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 98 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 26.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2548 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 shots 600 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL15c NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage one CFexpress Type B slot and one UHS-II SD slot Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots Two Two
Price at launch $3,999 $3,900