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Nikon Z8 vs Sony A9 II

Portability
55 Imaging
82 Features
83 Overall
82
Nikon Z8 front
 
Sony Alpha A9 Mark II front
Portability
62 Imaging
75 Features
93 Overall
82

Nikon Z8 vs Sony A9 II 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
  • Released May 2023
Sony A9 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 678g - 129 x 96 x 76mm
  • Announced October 2019
  • Older Model is Sony A9
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Nikon Z8 vs Sony A9 II Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Nikon Z8 vs Sony A9 II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the Z8 (46MP) and A9 II (24MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The Z8 was introduced 3 years later than the A9 II and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Z8 grades vs the A9 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z8 over the Sony A9 II

          

          

            
 Z8 A9 II 
AnnouncedMay 2023October 2019Fresher by 44 months
Display sizing3.20"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2089k1440kClearer display (+649k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony A9 II over the Nikon Z8

          

          

            
 A9 II Z8 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Nikon Z8 and Sony A9 II

          

          

            
 Z8 A9 II 
Manually focus  Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display  Easily navigate
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Nikon Z8 vs Sony A9 II Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon Z8 offers physical dimensions 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 A9 II has sizing of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon Z8 vs Sony A9 II in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Z8 compared to the A9 II.
Nikon Z8 vs Sony A9 II size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z8 and A9 II is 55 and 62 respectively.
Nikon Z8 vs Sony A9 II top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Nikon Z8 vs Sony A9 II Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The photograph below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Z8 and A9 II.
Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon Z8 to result in greater detail using its extra 22MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher Z8 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

            Nikon Z8 vs Sony A9 II sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Nikon Z8 vs Sony A9 II Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Nikon Z8 vs Sony A9 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Nikon Z8 Portrait photography details
Sony A9 II Portrait photography details
89
 has manual focus
 megapixel count great (46 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 has face detect focusing
 supports RAW formats
85
 has manual focus
 good MP (24MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 has face detect autofocus
 supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Nikon Z8 Street photography features
Sony A9 II Street photography features
72
 screen tilts
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 supports RAW formats
 features focus via touch
 environment proofing
 good ISO range (25,600)
 heavier than average in class (910g)
78
 screen tilts
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 supports RAW formats
 has focus via touch
 environment proof
 great high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison
 Nikon Z8 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony A9 II as a Sports photography camera
81
 silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
 max frames per second high (30.0 frames/s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count great (46 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 has tracking focus
 environment proofing
 supports phase detect AF
 low max shutter speed (1/ seconds)
 not so great battery pack (330 per charge)
87
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
 fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames/s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good MP (24 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 has tracking focus
 environment proof
 good battery pack (690 CIPA)
 has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Nikon Z8 Travel photography details
Sony A9 II Travel photography details
61
 environment proofing
 supports bluetooth
 features focus via touch
 megapixel count great (46 megapixels)
 not so great battery pack (330 CIPA)
 heavier than average in class (910g)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
73
 good battery pack (690 CIPA)
 environment proof
 supports bluetooth
 has focus via touch
 good MP (24MP)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Nikon Z8
Landscape photography with Sony A9 II
83
 has manual focus
 swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 pretty good screen size (3.20")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count great (46MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 good ISO range (25,600)
 supports RAW formats
 environment proofing
 has dual storage slots
 not so great battery pack (330 shots)
86
 has manual focus
 switch lenses (Sony E mount)
 screen is a good size (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good MP (24 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 great high ISO (51,200)
 supports RAW formats
 environment proof
 good battery pack (690 CIPA)
 2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon Z8 Vlogging details
Sony A9 II Vlogging details
33
 touchscreen enabled
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 has face detect focusing
 high quality video (7680 x 4320 pxls)
 comes with mic jack
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 heavier than average in class (910 grams)
36
 touchscreen functionality
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 has face detect autofocus
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 has microphone support
 does not posses selfie friendly display
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Nikon Z8 vs Sony A9 II Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z8 and Sony A9 II
 Nikon Z8Sony Alpha A9 Mark II
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Z8 Sony Alpha A9 Mark II
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2023-05-10 2019-10-03
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ X
Sensor type Stacked CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 46MP 24MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 8256 x 5504 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 204800
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images    
Lowest enhanced ISO 32 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 493 693
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z Sony E
Total lenses 46 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3.20 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 2,089k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,686k dots 3,686k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 900s 30s
Max shutter speed - 1/8000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000s 1/32000s
Continuous shutter rate 30.0 frames per second 20.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 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 Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/200s -
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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 7680x4320 3840x2160
Video file format H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 910 grams (2.01 lbs) 678 grams (1.49 lbs)
Dimensions 144 x 119 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") 129 x 96 x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 98 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 26.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2548 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photos 690 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL15c NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous, 3 or 5 frames)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage one CFexpress Type B slot and one UHS-II SD slot Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots 2 2
Retail cost $3,999 $4,498