Nikon Z8 Z8 Black
Nikon
60 Overall Score
vs
Sony a1 a1 II Black 2024
Sony
100 Overall Score
Scores
Video
Beginner
Wedding Events
Youtube
Photography
Sports Wildlife
Product Photography
Travel
Vlogging
Streaming
Specifications
| Nikon Z8 Z8 | Sony a1 a1 II | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | BSI CMOS | Stacked CMOS |
| Size | — | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 45.70000076293945 MP | 50.099998474121094 MP★ |
| ISO Range | — | 100★ |
| Processor | — | BIONZ XR |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | No data | |
| AF Type | — | Phase Detection: 759 |
| Eye AF | — | ✓★ |
| Animal AF | — | ✓★ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 120 fps★ | 30 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | — | 30 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | — | 1/32000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 8K | 8K |
| 4K FPS | — | 120 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | — | 240 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | N-RAW, ProRes RAW | H.265/XAVC HS, H.264/XAVC S-I, H.264/XAVC S |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2" | 3.2" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | — | ✓★ |
| EVF Resolution | — | 9.4M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 5.08 kg | 0.66 kg★ |
| Battery Life | — | 420 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | — | USB-C 3.1/3.2 Gen 2★ |
| HDMI | — | HDMI Output |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Nikon Z8 Z8 Black
- Strong burst (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong video (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong build (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong connectivity (76th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (33th percentile)
Sony a1 a1 II Black 2024
- Strong stabilization (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong display (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong video (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong evf (99th percentile)99th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Sony a1 a1 II
Scores 100 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 13 of 33 specs.
