Nikon Z Z8 Black 2023
Nikon
96 Overall Score
vs
Sony Alpha a6100 Black 2019
Sony
78 Overall Score
Scores
Beginner
Video
Wedding Events
Sports Wildlife
Photography
Youtube
Product Photography
Travel
Streaming
Vlogging
Specifications
| Nikon Z Z8 | Sony Alpha a6100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Stacked CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 45.70000076293945 MP★ | 24.200000762939453 MP |
| ISO Range | 64★ | 100 |
| Processor | EXPEED 7 | BIONZ X |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Photo, VideoPhase Detection: 493 | Contrast Detection, Phase Detection: 425 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps★ | 11 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 120 fps★ | 8 fps |
| Max Shutter | 1/32000 | 1/4000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 8K★ | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps★ | 30 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 120 fps | 120 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Log Profile | ✓★ | ✗ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | N-RAW, ProRes RAW | XAVC S, AVCHD |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots★ | 1.4M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.82 kg | 0.35 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 340 shots | 380 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C★ | Sony Multi/Micro-USB |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | Micro-HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Nikon Z Z8 Black 2023
- Strong video (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong burst (96th percentile)96th %ile
Sony Alpha a6100 Black 2019
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong battery (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong sensor (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average build (14th percentile)14th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Nikon Z Z8
Scores 96 overall, wins 9 of 10 usage categories and 13 of 33 specs.