Nikon Z8 vs Sony A7S III
55 Imaging
83 Features
83 Overall
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61 Imaging
64 Features
92 Overall
75
Nikon Z8 vs Sony A7S III Key Specs
(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
(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

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).

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.

Nikon Z8 vs Sony A7S III Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z8 and Sony Alpha A7S III. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon Z8 Gallery and Sony A7S III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z8 over the Sony A7S III
Z8 | A7S III | |||
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Revealed | May 2023 | ![]() | July 2020 | More recent by 35 months |
Display dimensions | 3.20" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 2089k | ![]() | 1440k | Clearer display (+649k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A7S III over the Nikon Z8
A7S III | Z8 | |||
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Display type | Fully articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Nikon Z8 and Sony A7S III
Z8 | A7S III | |||
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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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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