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Nikon Z8 vs Sony A7S

Portability
55 Imaging
83 Features
83 Overall
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Nikon Z8 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S front
Portability
77 Imaging
60 Features
73 Overall
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Nikon Z8 vs Sony A7S Key Specs

Nikon Z8
(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
Sony A7S
(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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Reasons to pick Nikon Z8 over the Sony A7S

		

		

			
 Z8 A7S 
ReleasedMay 2023April 2014Fresher by 111 months
Display dimensions3.20"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2089k1230kClearer display (+859k dot)
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Nikon Z8

		

		

			
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Common features in the Nikon Z8 and Sony A7S

		

		

			
 Z8 A7S 
Manually focus  Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting 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
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
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon Z8 vs Sony A7S Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Nikon Z8 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A7S Portrait photography highlights
89
 you can focus manually
 megapixel count high (46 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 provides face detect focus
 supports RAW files
68
 you can focus manually
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 provides face detection focus
 exports RAW formats
 resolution not great (12MP)
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Street Comparison
Nikon Z8 Street photography advice
Sony A7S Street photography advice
72
 screen tilts up and down
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 supports RAW files
 includes touch to focus
 environment proof
 good ISO range (25,600)
 more heavy than others in class (910 grams)
76
 tilting screen
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 exports RAW formats
 weather proof
 lighter than others (489 grams)
 above average high ISO (409,600)
 does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Nikon Z8
Sports photography with Sony A7S
81
 silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
 fast continuous shooting (30.0 fps)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count high (46MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 provides tracking focus
 environment proof
 has phase detect auto focus
 max shutter speed is low (1/ seconds)
 not so great battery pack (330 per charge)
52
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 provides tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
 does not have image stabilization
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 not so great battery power (360 CIPA)
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Nikon Z8 Travel photography advice
Sony A7S Travel photography advice
61
 environment proof
 supports bluetooth
 includes touch to focus
 megapixel count high (46 megapixels)
 not so great battery pack (330 per charge)
 more heavy than others in class (910g)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
58
 lighter than others (489g)
 weather proof
 not so great battery power (360 shots)
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Nikon Z8
Landscape photography with Sony A7S
84
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 pretty good screen size (3.20 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count high (46 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 good ISO range (25,600)
 supports RAW files
 environment proof
 has dual storage slots
 not so great battery pack (330 per charge)
66
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Sony E mount)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 above average high ISO (409,600)
 exports RAW formats
 weather proof
 does not have image stabilization
 resolution not great (12MP)
 not so great battery power (360 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon Z8 Vlogging highlights
Sony A7S Vlogging highlights
33
 touch screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 provides face detect focus
 good video quality (7680 x 4320 pixels)
 has microphone jack
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 more heavy than others in class (910 grams)
34
 provides face detection focus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 includes external microphone socket
 lighter than others (489g)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 does not have image stabilization
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Nikon Z8 vs Sony A7S Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z8 and Sony A7S
 Nikon Z8Sony Alpha A7S
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