Sony Cinema Line ILMEFX3A Black
Sony
65 Overall Score
vs
Nikon Z Z8 Black 2023
Nikon
87 Overall Score
Scores
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Photography
Youtube
Video
Product Photography
Travel
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Streaming
Specifications
| Sony Cinema Line ILMEFX3A | Nikon Z Z8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | Stacked CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 12.100000381469727 MP | 45.70000076293945 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 80 | 32★ |
| Processor | BIONZ XR | EXPEED 7 |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 759 | — |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | — | ✓★ |
| Subject Detection | — | ✓★ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 10 fps | 120 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | 120 fps | 120 fps |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 | — |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 8K★ |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps | 120 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 240 fps★ | 120 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | XAVC S, XAVC S-I, XAVC HS | ProRes 422 HQ, ProRes RAW, N-RAW |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3.2"★ |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | — | 3.7M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.71 kg★ | 0.91 kg |
| Battery Life | — | 340 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB 3.2 | USB-C★ |
| HDMI | HDMI Type A | Full-size HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Sony Cinema Line ILMEFX3A Black
- Strong burst (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong af (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong video (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong stabilization (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average sensor (7th percentile)7th %ile
Nikon Z Z8 Black 2023
- Strong burst (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong video (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong evf (94th percentile)94th %ile
Pricing
Sony Cinema Line ILMEFX3A Black0.015score per dollar
vs
Nikon Z Z8 Black 20230.026score per dollar
Nikon Z Z8 Black 2023 offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon Z Z8
Scores 87 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 12 of 33 specs.
