Nikon Z8 vs Sony Alpha 7R V

General	Nikon Z8	Sony Alpha 7R V
Brand	Nikon	Sony
Model	Z8	Alpha 7R V
Predecessor Model		Sony Alpha 7R IV
MSRP	$3999 (body only)	$3900 (body only)
Camera Type	Interchangeable Lens	Interchangeable Lens
Body Type	Mirrorless	Mirrorless
Video Capture

Sensor	Nikon Z8	Sony Alpha 7R V
Sensor Type	Stacked CMOS	BSI-CMOS
Sensor Format	FX
Sensor Size	Full Frame	Full Frame
Sensor Dimensions	35.9 x 23.9 mm	35.7 x 23.8 mm
Total Pixels	52.37 Megapixel	62.5 Megapixel
Effective Pixels	45.7 Megapixel	61.0 Megapixel
Low Pass Filter
Native ISO Range	64 - 25,600	100 - 32,000
Boosted ISO Range	32 - 102,400	50 - 102,800
Sensor Shift High Resolution Mode		4/16 shots

Photo	Nikon Z8	Sony Alpha 7R V
Processor	EXPEED 7	BIONZ XR
Max Image Resolution	8256 x 5504	9504 x 6336
Image Aspect Ratios	1:1, 3:2, 16:9	1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
Image File Format	JPEG, RAW	JPEG, RAW
JPEG Quality Levels		Extra fine, fine, standard, light
Bit Depth	14-Bit	14-Bit
Timelapse Recording
White Balance	2500 to 10,000K Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade	2500 to 9900K Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Shade, Underwater
Active D-Lighting	Can be selected from: Auto Extra high 2 Extra high 1 Extra High High Normal Low Off
Active D-Lighting Bracketing

Focus	Nikon Z8	Sony Alpha 7R V
Focusing System	Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist	Fast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection)
Autofocus Modes	Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection Live View	Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection Live View
Lens Servo	Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF	Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
AF Detection Range	-9 to +19 EV	-4 to +20 EV
Number of Focus Points	493	693
Touch-to-Focus
Live View Autofocus
Animal Eye Detection
Vehicle Tracking Mode
Insect Tracking Mode
Contrast Detection for Autofocus
Phase Detection for Autofocus

Optics	Nikon Z8	Sony Alpha 7R V
Lens Mount	Nikon Z	Sony E
Crop Factor	1x	1x
Image Stabilization	5-Axis Sensor Shift	5-Axis Sensor Shift
Image Stabilization Compensation	6 stops	8 stops
Digital Image Stabilization
Lens Breathing Correction
Gyroscopic Stabilization

Screen	Nikon Z8	Sony Alpha 7R V
Screen Type	Tilting	Fully Articulated
Screen Technology		TFT LCD
Touch Screen
Tilt&Flip Screen
Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
Screen Size	3.2"	3.2"
Screen Resolution	2,100k dot	2,360k dot
Top LCD Screen
Live View
Live Composition

Viewfinder	Nikon Z8	Sony Alpha 7R V
Viewfinder	Electronic (OLED)	Electronic (OLED)
Viewfinder Size	0.5"	0.64"
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.80x	0.90x
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)	0.80x	0.90x
Viewfinder Resolution	3,690k dot	9,437k dot
No Blackout Viewfinder
Viewfinder Eyepoint	23 mm	25 mm
Diopter Adjustment	-4 to +3	-4 to +3
120 fps Viewfinder Refresh Rate
Eye Sensor	Automatically switches between monitor and viewfinder displays

Shutter	Nikon Z8	Sony Alpha 7R V
Shutter Type	Electronic	Electronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
Min Shutter Speed	900 sec	30 sec
Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)		1/8000 sec
Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)	1/32000 sec	1/8000 sec
Max Continuous Shooting (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)		10.0 fps
Max Continuous Shooting (Electronic)	30.0 fps	7.0 fps
Max Continuous Shooting	30.0 fps	10.0 fps
Anti-dust Shutter
Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/buffer	Electronic Shutter Up to 20 fps at 45.7 MP for up to 1000 Frames (Raw) Up to 30 fps at 45.7 MP for Unlimited Frames (JPEG) Up to 60 fps at 19 MP Up to 120 fps at 11 MP	Mechanical Shutter Up to 10 fps at 61 MP for up to 583 Frames (Raw) / 1000 Frames (JPEG) Electronic Shutter Up to 7 fps at 61 MP

Flash	Nikon Z8	Sony Alpha 7R V
Built-in Flash
Flash Modes	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.
Max Flash Sync Speed	1/200 sec	1/250 sec
Flash Compensation	-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)	-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
External Flash Connectivity
External Flash System	TTL: i-TTL flash control; i-TTL balanced fill-flash is used with matrix, center-weighted, and highlight-weighted metering, standard i-TTL fill-flash with spot metering	TTL
External Flash Connection	Hot Shoe	Hot Shoe, X-Sync Terminal

Exposure	Nikon Z8	Sony Alpha 7R V
Exposure Metering Modes	Multi Center-weighted Highlight-weighted Spot Spot AF-area	Multi Center-weighted Highlight-weighted Average Spot
Exposure Modes	Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority	Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
Metering Range	-3 to +17 EV	-3 to +20 EV
Exposure Compensation	±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)	±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
Exposure Bracketing		±5 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments)
Exposure Lock	Luminosity locked at detected value

DXO	Nikon Z8	Sony Alpha 7R V
DxO Low Light ISO	2548	3187
DxO Color Depth	26.3	26.1
DxO Dynamic Range	14.2	14.8
DxO Overall Score	98	100

Video	Nikon Z8	Sony Alpha 7R V
Movie File Format	MOV MP4 NEV
Internal Recording Modes	H.265 4:2:2 10-Bit 8K UHD: 7680 x 4320 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps ProRes 422 HQ 4:2:2 10-Bit 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps H.265 4:2:0 8-Bit 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps H.264 4:2:0 8-Bit 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps Raw 12-Bit 7680 x 4320 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps	H.265/XAVC HS 4:2:2 10-Bit 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/50/59.94 fps [50 to 200 Mbps] H.265/XAVC HS 4:2:0 10-Bit 8K UHD: 7680 x 4320 @ 23.98/25 fps [200 to 400 Mbps] 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/50/59.94 fps [30 to 150 Mbps] H.264/XAVC S 4:2:2 10-Bit 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [100 to 200 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [50 Mbps] H.264/XAVC S 4:2:0 8-Bit 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [60 to 150 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps [50 to 100 Mbps] H.264/XAVC S-I 4:2:2 10-Bit 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [240 to 600 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [89 to 222 Mbps]
Interval Recording
Video Formats	H.264, H.265	MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Max Video Resolution	7680 x 4320	7680 x 4320
10-bit 4:2:2 Color
External Recording Modes	HDMI UHD 8K (7680 x 4320) up to 29.97 fps UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)	Raw 16-Bit via HDMI UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 23.98/29.97/59.94 fps
No crop on 4K Videos
Focus Mapping function for Videos
Webcam Functionality
Gamma Curve	HDR-HLG	HDR-HLG, S Cinetone, Sony S-Log 2, Sony S-Log 3
Unlimited Video Recording
Recording Limit	2 hour, 5 min	30 min - UHD 8K 13 hours - the rest
IP Streaming

Terminals	Nikon Z8	Sony Alpha 7R V
Audio I/O	1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Input 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input/Output	1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
Power I/O	1 x USB-C Input	1 x USB-C Input
Other I/O	1 x USB-C Data Output 1 x Nikon 10-Pin Control Input	1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 2) Data Output (Shared with Power Input) 1 x PC Sync Socket Output 1 x Sony Multi/Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Control Input/Output
USB Speed	USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)	USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 (10 GBit/sec)
HDMI Output	Full Size	Full Size
Speaker	Mono	Mono
Built-in Microphone	Stereo	Stereo
Microphone Input
Headphone Output
Flash Sync Port

Connectivity	Nikon Z8	Sony Alpha 7R V
Built-in GPS
Built-In Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi Version	Wi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz	Wi-Fi 5, MIMO, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
Built-In Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version	5	5
Mobile App Compatible	: Android & iOS App Name: SnapBridge *As of May, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility	: Android & iOS *As of December, 2022: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
Remote Control	via app	via smartphone

Environmental	Nikon Z8	Sony Alpha 7R V
Environmental Sealing
Operating Temperature	14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C	32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
Operating Humidity	0 to 85%

Physical	Nikon Z8	Sony Alpha 7R V
Dimensions	144 x 119 x 83 mm (5.67 x 4.69 x 3.27")	131 x 97 x 82 mm (5.16 x 3.82 x 3.23")
Weight (inc. batteries)	910 g (2.01 lb / 32.10 oz)	723 g (1.59 lb / 25.50 oz)
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	9.55 x 8.3 x 6.05"	9.7 x 7 x 6.6"
Package Weight	3.565 lb	3.01 lb

Power and Storage	Nikon Z8	Sony Alpha 7R V
Battery Pack	EN-EL15c	NP-FZ100
Battery Life	330 shots	600 shots
USB Charging
Internal Storage
External Storage	Slot 1: CFexpress Type B / XQD Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)	Dual Slot: CFexpress Type A / SD (UHS-II)

Other	Nikon Z8	Sony Alpha 7R V
Self Timer
Orientation Sensor
Tripod Mounting Thread	1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)	1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
Accessory Mount	1 x Hot Shoe Mount on Camera Body	1 x Intelligent Hot Shoe on Camera Body
Material of Construction	Magnesium Alloy	Magnesium Alloy
Illuminated Buttons
Electronic Level Gauge
Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System	Image Dust Off reference data (NX Studio software required)
Included Accessories		Rechargeable Battery NP-FZ100, Battery Charger BC-QZ1, Power cord, Cable Protector, Shoulder strap, Body cap, Accessory shoe cap, Eyepiece cup, USB-A to USB-C cable (USB 3.2)

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