Nikon Z Z8 Black 2023
Nikon
94 Overall Score
vs
Sony ZV E1 Full-frame Vlog 2500 K9900 K
Sony
71 Overall Score
Scores
Beginner
Sports Wildlife
Youtube
Video
Travel
Product Photography
Wedding Events
Streaming
Vlogging
Photography
Specifications
| Nikon Z Z8 | Sony ZV E1 Full-frame Vlog | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Stacked CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | Full Frame |
| Megapixels | 45.70000076293945 MP★ | 12.100000381469727 MP |
| ISO Range | 64★ | — |
| Processor | EXPEED 7 | — |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | No data | |
| AF Type | Photo, VideoPhase Detection: 493 | — |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | — |
| Subject Detection | ✓★ | — |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps★ | 10 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 120 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/32000 | — |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓★ | — |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 8K★ | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps★ | — |
| 1080p FPS | 120 fps★ | — |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓★ | — |
| Codec | N-RAW, ProRes RAW | JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.32, MPF Baseline compliant), HEIF (MPEG-A MIAF compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 4.0 format compliant) |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.82 kg★ | 0.93 kg |
| Battery Life | 340 shots | 570 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C★ | Yes (Available with USB Type-C Terminal. USB Power Delivery comp |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | HDMI micro connector (Type-D), 3840 x 2160 (59.94p / 50p / 29.97 |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Nikon Z Z8 Black 2023
- Strong video (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong burst (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
Sony ZV E1 Full-frame Vlog 2500 K9900 K
- Strong battery (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong sensor (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93th percentile)93th %ile
- Strong build (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average stabilization (32th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Nikon Z Z8
Scores 94 overall, wins 9 of 10 usage categories and 16 of 33 specs.
