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Nikon Z8 vs Sony A7S III

Portability
55
Imaging
83
Features
83
Overall
83
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