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Nikon Z8 vs Sony A7S III

Portability
55 Imaging
82 Features
83 Overall
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Nikon Z8 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S III front
Portability
61 Imaging
64 Features
92 Overall
75

Nikon Z8 vs Sony A7S III Key Specs

Nikon Z8
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Boost 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 III
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Boost to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
  • Revealed July 2020
  • Earlier Model is Sony A7S II
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Nikon Z8 vs Sony A7S III Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Nikon Z8 and Sony A7S III, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z8 (46MP) and A7S III (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The Z8 was launched 2 years later than the A7S III and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Z8 grades versus the A7S III when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z8 over the Sony A7S III

          

          

            
 Z8 A7S III 
RevealedMay 2023July 2020More recent by 35 months
Display dimensions3.20"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2089k1440kClearer display (+649k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony A7S III over the Nikon Z8

          

          

            
 A7S III Z8 
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Take selfies
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Nikon Z8 and Sony A7S III

          

          

            
 Z8 A7S III 
Manually focus  Dial exact focusing
Touch display  Easily navigate
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Nikon Z8 vs Sony A7S III Physical Comparison

          

          

            
In case you're going to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon Z8 features physical dimensions of 144mm x 119mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs) and the Sony A7S III has specifications of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon Z8 and Sony A7S III in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Z8 and the A7S III.
Nikon Z8 vs Sony A7S III size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Z8 and A7S III is 55 and 61 respectively.
Nikon Z8 vs Sony A7S III top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Nikon Z8 vs Sony A7S III Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Often, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Z8 and A7S III.
As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon Z8 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 34MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer Z8 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

            Nikon Z8 vs Sony A7S III sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Nikon Z8 vs Sony A7S III Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Nikon Z8 vs Sony A7S III Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Nikon Z8 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony A7S III as a Portrait photography camera
89
 manual focus
 MP count fantastic (46 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 features face detection autofocus
 saves RAW formats
70
 you can focus manually
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 supports face detect focusing
 saves RAW formats
 resolution not great (12MP)
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Street Comparison
Nikon Z8 Street photography features
Sony A7S III Street photography features
72
 tilting screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 saves RAW formats
 comes with focus by touch
 environment sealing
 great ISO range (25,600)
 more heavy than competition (910g)
76
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 saves RAW formats
 offers touch to focus
 weather sealing
 above average ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison
Nikon Z8 Sports photography information
Sony A7S III Sports photography information
81
 quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
 fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames per second)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count fantastic (46MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 features tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 comes with phase detect autofocus
 low maximum shutter speed (1/ seconds)
 terrible battery (330 shots)
75
 high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 supports tracking focus
 weather sealing
 good battery (600 per charge)
 sensor has phase detect AF
 resolution not great (12MP)
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Nikon Z8
Travel photography with Sony A7S III
61
 environment sealing
 supports bluetooth
 comes with focus by touch
 MP count fantastic (46MP)
 terrible battery (330 shots)
 more heavy than competition (910g)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
70
 good battery (600 CIPA)
 weather sealing
 supports bluetooth
 offers touch to focus
 selfie friendly display
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon Z8 Landscape photography factors
Sony A7S III Landscape photography factors
83
 manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 screen size is good (3.20")
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count fantastic (46 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 great ISO range (25,600)
 saves RAW formats
 environment sealing
 2 card slots
 terrible battery (330 per charge)
77
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Sony E mount)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 above average ISO range (102,400)
 saves RAW formats
 weather sealing
 good battery (600 CIPA)
 two card slots
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon Z8 Vlogging details
Sony A7S III Vlogging details
33
 touchscreen capability
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detection autofocus
 high res video (7680 x 4320 resolution)
 does have external microphone support
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 more heavy than competition (910 grams)
77
 selfie friendly display
 built-in touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detect focusing
 video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 includes mic socket
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Nikon Z8 vs Sony A7S III Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z8 and Sony A7S III
 Nikon Z8Sony Alpha A7S III
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Z8 Sony Alpha A7S III
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2023-05-10 2020-07-21
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz XR
Sensor type Stacked CMOS BSI-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 46 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias 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 80
RAW images    
Lowest boosted ISO 32 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points 493 759
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z Sony E
Available lenses 46 121
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully articulated
Display size 3.20 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 2,089k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,686k dots 9,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.91x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 900s 30s
Maximum shutter speed - 1/8000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 30.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes 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    
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported 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 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 7680x4320 3840x2160
Video data format H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 910g (2.01 pounds) 699g (1.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 144 x 119 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 98 85
DXO Color Depth rating 26.3 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.2 13.3
DXO Low light rating 2548 2993
Other
Battery life 330 photos 600 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL15c NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording   With downloadable app
Storage type one CFexpress Type B slot and one UHS-II SD slot Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots 2 2
Retail price $3,999 $3,499