Sony ILCE6100XB_EDI_1

Sony ILCE6100XB_EDI_1

Sony
59 Overall Score
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Nikon Z Z8

Nikon Z Z8

Nikon
91 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Sony ILCE6100XB_EDI_1

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Nikon Z Z8

85 out of 100 high confidence 389 reviews

The Nikon Z8 is widely praised as a powerful, versatile mirrorless camera that excels in autofocus, image quality, and build. Users upgrading from DSLRs like the D850 or D500 find the transition smooth, and many highlight its exceptional performance for wildlife, sports, and video. However, a minority report issues with battery life, occasional autofocus misses, and a steep learning curve, while a few experienced defects or poor customer service from certain retailers. Overall, the Z8 is seen as a top-tier camera that delivers on its promise, though not without minor drawbacks.

Pros
  • Excellent autofocus performance
  • High image quality and sharpness
  • Great for wildlife and sports photography
  • Smooth transition from DSLR
  • Solid build and ergonomics
Cons
  • Battery life could be better
  • Occasional autofocus misses
  • Steep learning curve for some
  • No included reference guide
  • Some units had defects or recalls
👍 Autofocus performance 25
👍 Image quality 20
👎 Battery life 8
👍 Build quality 15
👎 Learning curve 6
👎 Customer service 5

Scores

Beginner
Sony
63
Nikon
94
Video
Sony
70
Nikon
93
Youtube
Sony
67
Nikon
88
Photography
Sony
65
Nikon
88
Product Photography
Sony
70
Nikon
86
Wedding Events
Sony
56
Nikon
76
Streaming
Sony
57
Nikon
75
Vlogging
Sony
54
Nikon
74
Sports Wildlife
Sony
55
Nikon
73
Travel
Sony
38
Nikon
58

Specifications

Sony ILCE6100XB_EDI_1Nikon Z Z8
Sensor
TypeExmor CMOSBSI CMOS
Sizeaps-cfull-frame
Megapixels24.200000762939453 MP45.70000076293945 MP★
ISO Range10064★
ProcessorBIONZ XEXPEED 7
Autofocus
AF Points
425
493
AF Type—Photo, VideoPhase Detection: 493
Eye AF✓✓
Animal AF✓✓
Subject Detection✓✓
Shooting
Burst (Mechanical)11 fps20 fps★
Burst (Electronic)—30 fps★
Max Shutter—1/32000
Electronic Shutter—✓★
Video
Max Resolution4K8K★
4K FPS—120 fps★
1080p FPS120 fps120 fps
10-bit—✓★
Log Profile✓✓
RAW Video—✓★
Codec—N-RAW, ProRes RAW
Display & EVF
Screen Size—3.2"★
Touchscreen✓✓
Articulating✓✓
EVF Resolution—3.7M dots★
Build
Weather Sealed—✗
Weight1.36 kg0.82 kg★
Battery Life—340 shots★
Connectivity
Wi-Fi✓✓
Bluetooth✓✓
USBMicro-USBUSB-C★
HDMIMicro HDMI★HDMI Output
Hot Shoe—✓★

Pros & Cons

Sony ILCE6100XB_EDI_1

  • Strong video (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong sensor (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Strong af (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Strong display (87th percentile)87th %ile

Nikon Z Z8

  • Strong video (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong af (91st percentile)91st %ile

Verdict

★ Winner: Nikon Z Z8

Scores 91 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 16 of 33 specs.

Nikon Z Z8 Better at:

VideoTravelYoutubeBeginnerVloggingStreamingPhotographyWedding EventsSports WildlifeProduct Photography