Nikon Z Z8 Black 2023
Nikon
95 Overall Score
vs
Sony Alpha a5100 White 2016
Sony
37 Overall Score
Scores
Beginner
Video
Wedding Events
Sports Wildlife
Photography
Youtube
Product Photography
Travel
Streaming
Vlogging
Specifications
| Nikon Z Z8 | Sony Alpha a5100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Stacked CMOS | Exmor HD CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 45.70000076293945 MP★ | 24.299999237060547 MP |
| ISO Range | 64★ | — |
| Processor | EXPEED 7 | BIONZ X |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Photo, VideoPhase Detection: 493 | — |
| Eye AF | ✓★ | — |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | — |
| Subject Detection | ✓★ | — |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps★ | 6 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 120 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/32000 | — |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓★ | — |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 8K★ | 1080p |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps★ | — |
| 1080p FPS | 120 fps★ | 60 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓★ | — |
| Log Profile | ✓★ | — |
| RAW Video | ✓★ | — |
| Codec | N-RAW, ProRes RAW | XAVC S |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✓★ | — |
| Articulating | ✓★ | — |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.82 kg★ | — |
| Battery Life | 340 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓★ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓★ | — |
| USB | USB-C★ | — |
| 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 a5100 White 2016
- Strong sensor (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong af (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong burst (66th percentile)
- Below average social proof (27th percentile)
- Below average display (30th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon Z Z8 Black 20230.071score per dollar
vs
Sony Alpha a5100 White 20160.042score per dollar
Nikon Z Z8 Black 2023 offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon Z Z8
Scores 95 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 26 of 33 specs.
