Nikon Z8 vs Sony A7S
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83 Features
83 Overall
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![Nikon Z8 front Nikon Z8 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Z8/Nikon-Z8-front.jpg)
![Sony Alpha A7S front Sony Alpha A7S front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Alpha-A7S/Sony-A7S-front.jpg)
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60 Features
73 Overall
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Nikon Z8 vs Sony A7S Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 46MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.20" Tilting Display
- ISO 64 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 7680 x 4320 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 910g - 144 x 119 x 83mm
- Announced May 2023
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 409600
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
- Released April 2014
- Renewed by Sony A7S II
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Nikon Z8 vs Sony A7S Overview
On this page, we are looking at the Nikon Z8 versus Sony A7S, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the Z8 (46MP) and A7S (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (Full frame).
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The Z8 was announced 9 years later than the A7S and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Z8 grades versus the A7S when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Nikon Z8 vs Sony A7S Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z8 and Sony Alpha A7S. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon Z8 Gallery and Sony A7S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z8 over the Sony A7S
Z8 | A7S | |||
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Released | May 2023 | ![]() | April 2014 | Fresher by 111 months |
Display dimensions | 3.20" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 2089k | ![]() | 1230k | Clearer display (+859k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Nikon Z8
A7S | Z8 |
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Common features in the Nikon Z8 and Sony A7S
Z8 | A7S | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Nikon Z8 vs Sony A7S Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z8 has outside measurements of 144mm x 119mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs) and the Sony A7S has dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).
See the Nikon Z8 versus Sony A7S in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Z8 against the A7S.
![Nikon Z8 vs Sony A7S size comparison Nikon Z8 vs Sony A7S size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Z8-vs-Sony-Alpha-A7S-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Z8 and A7S is 55 and 77 respectively.
![Nikon Z8 vs Sony A7S top view buttons comparison Nikon Z8 vs Sony A7S top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Z8-vs-Sony-Alpha-A7S-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon Z8 vs Sony A7S Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Z8 and A7S.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon Z8 to result in greater detail with its extra 34MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer Z8 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
![Nikon Z8 vs Sony A7S sensor size comparison Nikon Z8 vs Sony A7S sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Z8-vs-Sony-Alpha-A7S-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon Z8 vs Sony A7S Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon Z8 vs Sony A7S Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon Z8 vs Sony A7S Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Z8-vs-Sony-Alpha-A7S-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon Z8 vs Sony A7S Specifications
Nikon Z8 | Sony Alpha A7S | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Z8 | Sony Alpha A7S |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Announced | 2023-05-10 | 2014-04-06 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | Stacked CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 35.8 x 23.9mm |
Sensor surface area | 858.0mm² | 855.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 46MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 8256 x 5504 | 4240 x 2832 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 409600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 32 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 493 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Nikon Z | Sony E |
Number of lenses | 46 | 121 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display size | 3.20 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 2,089k dots | 1,230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,686k dots | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 900 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | - | 1/8000 seconds |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 30.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Front-curtain sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Off | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | - |
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 | 3840 x 2160, XAVC S 1080 60p(50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps), 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps), 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps) |
Maximum video resolution | 7680x4320 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 910 grams (2.01 pounds) | 489 grams (1.08 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 144 x 119 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") | 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 98 | 87 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 26.3 | 23.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.2 | 13.2 |
DXO Low light rating | 2548 | 3702 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photos | 360 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL15c | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | one CFexpress Type B slot and one UHS-II SD slot | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Two | 1 |
Retail pricing | $3,999 | $1,998 |