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Nikon Z8 vs Sony ZV-E10

Portability
55 Imaging
82 Features
83 Overall
82
Nikon Z8 front
 
Sony ZV-E10 front
Portability
86 Imaging
71 Features
92 Overall
79

Nikon Z8 vs Sony ZV-E10 Key Specs

Nikon Z8
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 910g - 144 x 119 x 83mm
  • Announced May 2023
Sony ZV-E10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 51200)
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 343g - 115 x 64 x 45mm
  • Introduced July 2021
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Nikon Z8 vs Sony ZV-E10 Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Nikon Z8 vs Sony ZV-E10, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the Z8 (46MP) and ZV-E10 (24MP) and the Z8 (Full frame) and ZV-E10 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z8 was announced 22 months after the ZV-E10 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z8 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-E10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the Z8 scores vs the ZV-E10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary 

        

          

            
Reasons to pick Nikon Z8 over the Sony ZV-E10

          

          

            
 Z8 ZV-E10 
IntroducedMay 2023July 2021Newer by 22 months
Display size3.20"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2089k920kCrisper display (+1169k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E10 over the Nikon Z8

          

          

            
 ZV-E10 Z8 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Take selfies
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Nikon Z8 and Sony ZV-E10

          

          

            
 Z8 ZV-E10 
Manually focus  More accurate focus
Touch display  Easily navigate
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Nikon Z8 vs Sony ZV-E10 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon Z8 offers exterior 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) whilst the Sony ZV-E10 has specifications of 115mm x 64mm x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8") along with a weight of 343 grams (0.76 lbs).
Look at the Nikon Z8 vs Sony ZV-E10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Z8 versus the ZV-E10.
Nikon Z8 vs Sony ZV-E10 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z8 and ZV-E10 is 55 and 86 respectively.
Nikon Z8 vs Sony ZV-E10 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Nikon Z8 vs Sony ZV-E10 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
More often than not, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z8 and ZV-E10.
Plainly, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z8 having a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Nikon Z8 will resolve extra detail with its extra 22MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Z8 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

            Nikon Z8 vs Sony ZV-E10 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Nikon Z8 vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Nikon Z8 vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Nikon Z8 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony ZV-E10 as a Portrait photography camera
89
 you can focus manually
 excellent sensor resolution (46MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 includes face detection autofocus
 exports RAW files
82
 you can focus manually
 sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 provides face detection autofocus
 exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Nikon Z8 Street photography features
Sony ZV-E10 Street photography features
72
 screen tilts up and down
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 exports RAW files
 supports touch to focus
 weather proof
 very good high ISO (25,600)
 more heavy than others in class (910g)
82
 screen can move to multiple angles
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 offers focus via touch
 very good ISO range (32,000)
 no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Nikon Z8 Sports photography information
Sony ZV-E10 Sports photography information
81
 silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
 high frames per second (30.0 frames per second)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 excellent sensor resolution (46 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 includes tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 supports phase detect autofocus
 low max shutter speed (1/ seconds)
 terrible battery power (330 CIPA)
77
 sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 provides tracking autofocus
 better than average battery power (440 shots)
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
 no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Nikon Z8
Travel photography with Sony ZV-E10
61
 weather proof
 supports bluetooth
 supports touch to focus
 excellent sensor resolution (46MP)
 terrible battery power (330 shots)
 more heavy than others in class (910g)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
88
 better than average battery power (440 shots)
 supports bluetooth
 offers focus via touch
 sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
 selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon Z8 Landscape photography highlights
Sony ZV-E10 Landscape photography highlights
83
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 nice screen size (3.20 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 excellent sensor resolution (46MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 very good high ISO (25,600)
 exports RAW files
 weather proof
 has double storage slots
 terrible battery power (330 shots)
81
 you can focus manually
 change lenses (Sony E mount)
 screen is a decent size (3 inches)
 sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 very good ISO range (32,000)
 exports RAW formats
 better than average battery power (440 per charge)
 no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon Z8 Vlogging info
Sony ZV-E10 Vlogging info
33
 touch screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 includes face detection autofocus
 high quality video (7680 x 4320 resolution)
 comes with external microphone port
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 more heavy than others in class (910g)
81
 selfie friendly display
 has touchscreen
 provides face detection autofocus
 high quality video (3840 x 1920 resolution)
 includes external microphone port
 no image stabilization
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Nikon Z8 vs Sony ZV-E10 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z8 and Sony ZV-E10
 Nikon Z8Sony ZV-E10
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Z8 Sony ZV-E10
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2023-05-10 2021-07-30
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type Stacked CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 8256 x 5504 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 32000
Highest boosted ISO 102400 51200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW data    
Min boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points 493 425
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z Sony E
Number of lenses 46 150
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.20 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 2,089k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,686k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 900 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed - 1/4000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 30.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in 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 no built-in flash
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash sync 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 7680x4320 3840x1920
Video file format H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
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 seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 910 grams (2.01 lbs) 343 grams (0.76 lbs)
Physical dimensions 144 x 119 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") 115 x 64 x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 440 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL15c NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage one CFexpress Type B slot and one UHS-II SD slot SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Dual One
Launch price $3,999 $699