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Nikon Z8 vs Sony A7S II

Portability
55 Imaging
83 Features
83 Overall
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Nikon Z8 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S II front
Portability
68 Imaging
61 Features
76 Overall
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Nikon Z8 vs Sony A7S II Key Specs

Nikon Z8
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Launched May 2023
Sony A7S II
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Expand to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 627g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Introduced October 2015
  • Succeeded the Sony A7S
  • New Model is Sony A7S III
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Nikon Z8 vs Sony A7S II Overview

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Nikon Z8 vs Sony A7S II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the Z8 (46MP) and A7S II (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The Z8 was unveiled 7 years later than the A7S II and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Z8 scores versus the A7S II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z8 over the Sony A7S II

		

		

			
 Z8 A7S II 
IntroducedMay 2023October 2015More recent by 93 months
Screen sizing3.20"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2089k1229kSharper screen (+860k dot)
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Reasons to pick Sony A7S II over the Nikon Z8

		

		

			
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Common features in the Nikon Z8 and Sony A7S II

		

		

			
 Z8 A7S II 
Focus manually  Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon Z8 vs Sony A7S II Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z8 features outside measurements 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 A7S II has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).
Examine the Nikon Z8 vs Sony A7S II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the Z8 and the A7S II.
Nikon Z8 vs Sony A7S II size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Z8 and A7S II is 55 and 68 respectively.
Nikon Z8 vs Sony A7S II top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z8 vs Sony A7S II Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The photograph below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z8 and A7S II.
To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon Z8 to offer greater detail having an extra 34 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer Z8 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Nikon Z8 vs Sony A7S II sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z8 vs Sony A7S II Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon Z8 vs Sony A7S II Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Nikon Z8 Portrait photography info
Sony A7S II Portrait photography info
89
 focusing manually
 fantastic MP (46 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 provides face detection autofocus
 exports RAW formats
68
 you can focus manually
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 has face detection focus
 exports RAW files
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Nikon Z8 Street photography information
Sony A7S II Street photography information
72
 screen tilts up and down
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 exports RAW formats
 comes with touch to focus
 environment proof
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 more heavy than competitors in class (910 grams)
78
 tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 exports RAW files
 weather proofing
 great ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison
 Nikon Z8 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony A7S II as a Sports photography camera
81
 silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
 high fps (30.0 frames per second)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 fantastic MP (46 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 provides tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 comes with phase detect autofocus
 max shutter speed is low (1/ seconds)
 low battery power (330 per charge)
58
 high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 has tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 low frames per second (5.0 fps)
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 bad battery power (370 per charge)
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Nikon Z8 Travel photography details
Sony A7S II Travel photography details
61
 environment proof
 supports bluetooth
 comes with touch to focus
 fantastic MP (46MP)
 low battery power (330 per charge)
 more heavy than competitors in class (910 grams)
 screen is not selfie friendly
49
 weather proofing
 bad battery power (370 shots)
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon Z8 Landscape photography details
Sony A7S II Landscape photography details
84
 focusing manually
 swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 nice screen size (3.20 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 fantastic MP (46MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 exports RAW formats
 environment proof
 two card slots
 low battery power (330 CIPA)
71
 you can focus manually
 change lenses (Sony E mount)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 great ISO range (102,400)
 exports RAW files
 weather proofing
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 bad battery power (370 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon Z8 Vlogging information
Sony A7S II Vlogging information
33
 touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 provides face detection autofocus
 video res high (7680 x 4320 pixels)
 does have external microphone socket
 screen is not selfie friendly
 more heavy than competitors in class (910 grams)
35
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 has face detection focus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 comes with external mic support
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Nikon Z8 vs Sony A7S II Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z8 and Sony A7S II
 Nikon Z8Sony Alpha A7S II
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Z8 Sony Alpha A7S II
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2023-05-10 2015-10-12
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type Stacked CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 46MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 8256 x 5504 4240 x 2832
Max native ISO 25600 102400
Max boosted ISO 102400 409600
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images    
Lowest boosted ISO 32 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points 493 169
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z Sony E
Amount of lenses 46 121
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3.20 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 2,089k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,686k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 900 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 30.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in 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 no built-in flash
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p [60-100Mbps]), Full HD (1920 x 1080 @ 120p/60p/60i/30p/24p [50-100Mbps]), 720p (30p [16Mbps])
Max video resolution 7680x4320 3840x2160
Video data format H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support    
Headphone support    
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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 910 grams (2.01 lb) 627 grams (1.38 lb)
Dimensions 144 x 119 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 98 85
DXO Color Depth score 26.3 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score 14.2 13.3
DXO Low light score 2548 2993
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 370 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 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 2 Single
Launch price $3,999 $2,767