Nikon Z8 vs Sony Alpha 7S III

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      Specifications

      General Nikon Z8 Sony Alpha 7S III
      BrandNikonSony
      ModelZ8Alpha 7S III
      Predecessor ModelSony Alpha 7S II
      MSRP$3999 (body only)$3499 (body only)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon Z8 Sony Alpha 7S III
      Sensor TypeStacked CMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor FormatFX
      Sensor SizeFull FrameFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions35.9 x 23.9 mm35.6 x 23.8 mm
      Total Pixels52.37 Megapixel12.9 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels45.7 Megapixel12.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range64 - 25,60080 - 102,400
      Boosted ISO Range32 - 102,40050 - 409,600
      Photo Nikon Z8 Sony Alpha 7S III
      ProcessorEXPEED 7BIONZ XR
      Max Image Resolution8256 x 55044240 x 2832
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWHEIF, JPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsExtra fine, fine, normal
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Color SpaceBT.2020 compatible with TRILUMINOS Color
      Timelapse RecordingWith downloadable app
      White Balance2500 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-LightingCan 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 7S III
      Focusing SystemHybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assistFast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection)
      Autofocus ModesMulti-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 ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFContinuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-9 to +19 EV-6 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points493759
      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 7S III
      Lens MountNikon ZSony E
      Crop Factor1x1x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation6 stops5.5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Gyroscopic Stabilization
      Screen Nikon Z8 Sony Alpha 7S III
      Screen TypeTiltingFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.0"
      Screen Resolution2,100k dot1,229k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon Z8 Sony Alpha 7S III
      ViewfinderElectronic (OLED)Electronic (OLED)
      Viewfinder Size0.5"0.64"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.80x0.91x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.80x0.91x
      Viewfinder Resolution3,690k dot9,437k dot
      No Blackout Viewfinder
      Viewfinder Eyepoint23 mm25 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3-4 to +3
      Eye SensorAutomatically switches between monitor and viewfinder displays
      Shutter Nikon Z8 Sony Alpha 7S III
      Shutter TypeElectronicElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed900 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/32000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting (Electronic)30.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting30.0 fps10.0 fps
      Anti-dust Shutter
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferElectronic 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      		Up to 10 fps at 12.1 MP for up to 1000 Frames (Raw) / 1000 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 8 fps at 12.1 MP
      Up to 6 fps at 12.1 MP
      Up to 3 fps at 12.1 MP
      Flash Nikon Z8 Sony Alpha 7S III
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFront-curtain sync
      Rear-curtain sync
      Red-eye reduction
      Red-eye reduction with slow sync
      Slow sync
      Off
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/250 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 SystemTTL: 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 meteringTTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeIntelligent Hot Shoe
      Exposure Nikon Z8 Sony Alpha 7S III
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot
      Spot AF-area      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Average
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture 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 (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected valueLocked when shutter button is pressed halfway. Available with AE lock button. (On/Off/Auto)
      DXO Nikon Z8 Sony Alpha 7S III
      DxO Low Light ISO25483900
      DxO Color Depth26.324.2
      DxO Dynamic Range14.213.4
      DxO Overall Score9885
      Video Nikon Z8 Sony Alpha 7S III
      Movie File FormatMOV
      MP4
      NEV
      Internal Recording ModesH.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 @ 23.98/50/59.94/100 fps [50 to 280 Mbps]
      H.265/XAVC HS 4:2:0 10-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/50/59.94/100 fps [30 to 200 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 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [89 to 222 Mbps]
      H.264/XAVC S 4:2:2 10-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps [100 to 280 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 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 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps [60 to 200 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/200/240 fps [16 to 100 Mbps]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsH.264, H.265MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
      Max Video Resolution7680 x 43203840 x 2160
      10-bit 4:2:2 Color
      External Recording ModesHDMI
      UHD 8K (7680 x 4320) up to 29.97 fps
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)      		Raw 16-Bit via HDMI
      4264 x 2408 up to 59.94 fps
      4:2:2 10-Bit via HDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/50/59.94 fps
      1920 x 1080i @ 50/59.94 fps
      4:2:0 8-Bit via HDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/50/59.94 fps
      1920 x 1080i @ 50/59.94 fps
      No crop on 4K Videos
      Webcam Functionality
      Gamma CurveHDR-HLGSony S-Log 2, Sony S-Log 3
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit2 hour, 5 min13 hours
      Terminals Nikon Z8 Sony Alpha 7S III
      Audio I/O1 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 Microphone Input
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input1 x USB-C Input
      Other I/O1 x USB-C Data Output
      1 x Nikon 10-Pin Control Input      		1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      1 x Sony Multi/Micro-USB Control
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output Full Size Full Size
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon Z8 Sony Alpha 7S III
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHzWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version55
      NFC
      Mobile App Compatible: Android & iOS
      App Name: SnapBridge
      *As of May, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility      		 *As of September, 2020: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Remote Control via app wireless or smartphone
      Environmental Nikon Z8 Sony Alpha 7S III
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Nikon Z8 Sony Alpha 7S III
      Dimensions144 x 119 x 83 mm (5.67 x 4.69 x 3.27")129 x 97 x 81 mm (5.08 x 3.82 x 3.19")
      Weight (inc. batteries)910 g (2.01 lb / 32.10 oz)699 g (1.54 lb / 24.66 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.55 x 8.3 x 6.05"10 x 6.1 x 5.6"
      Package Weight3.565 lb3.12 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon Z8 Sony Alpha 7S III
      Battery PackEN-EL15cNP-FZ100
      Battery Life330 shots600 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSlot 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 7S III
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec; continuous 3 or 5 exposures
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)1 x 1/4"-20 Female
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount on Camera Body1 x Intelligent Hot Shoe
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Illuminated Buttons
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage Dust Off reference data (NX Studio software required)


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