Nikon Z8 vs Sony FX30

In this article, we are reviewing the Nikon Z8 and Sony FX30, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the Z8 (46MP) and FX30 (26MP) and the Z8 (Full frame) and FX30 (APS-C) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The Z8 was introduced 8 months after the FX30 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z8 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony FX30 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Z8 scores versus the FX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z8 & Sony FX30. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon Z8 Gallery & Sony FX30 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon Z8 has external dimensions of 144mm x 119mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs) and the Sony FX30 has sizing of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Z8 compared to the FX30.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Z8 and FX30 is 55 and 64 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Z8 and FX30.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z8 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z8 will result in more detail using its extra 20MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent Z8 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.