Nikon Z Z8 Black 2023
Nikon
87 Overall Score
vs
Sony Alpha a6400 Black 2019
Sony
57 Overall Score
Scores
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Photography
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Travel
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Streaming
Specifications
| Nikon Z Z8 | Sony Alpha a6400 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Stacked CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 45.70000076293945 MP★ | 20.100000381469727 MP |
| ISO Range | 32★ | 100 |
| Processor | EXPEED 7 | BIONZ X |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | — |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 120 fps★ | 11 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 120 fps★ | 8 fps |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 8K★ | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps★ | — |
| 1080p FPS | 120 fps | 120 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓★ | — |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓★ | — |
| Codec | ProRes 422 HQ, ProRes RAW, N-RAW | — |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.91 kg | 0.43 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 340 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓★ | — |
| USB | USB-C★ | micro USB |
| HDMI | Full-size HDMI | clean HDMI output |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
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
Sony Alpha a6400 Black 2019
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong connectivity (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong display (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong sensor (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average build (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon Z Z8 Black 20230.026score per dollar
vs
Sony Alpha a6400 Black 20190.067score per dollar
Sony Alpha a6400 Black 2019 offers 2.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon Z Z8
Scores 87 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 16 of 31 specs.
