Nikon Z Z8 Black 2023
Nikon
87 Overall Score
vs
Sony Alpha a5100 White 2016
Sony
35 Overall Score
Scores
Sports Wildlife
Wedding Events
Beginner
Photography
Youtube
Video
Product Photography
Travel
Vlogging
Streaming
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 | 32★ | — |
| Processor | EXPEED 7 | BIONZ X |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| Eye AF | ✓★ | — |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | — |
| Subject Detection | ✓★ | — |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 120 fps★ | 6 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 120 fps★ | — |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓★ | — |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 8K★ | 1080p |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps★ | — |
| 1080p FPS | 120 fps★ | 60 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓★ | — |
| Log Profile | ✓★ | — |
| RAW Video | ✓★ | — |
| Codec | ProRes 422 HQ, ProRes RAW, N-RAW | XAVC S |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✓★ | — |
| Articulating | ✓★ | — |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.91 kg★ | — |
| Battery Life | 340 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓★ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓★ | — |
| USB | USB-C★ | — |
| HDMI | Full-size HDMI | Micro HDMI★ |
| 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 a5100 White 2016
- Strong sensor (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong af (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average social proof (26th percentile)
- Below average display (28th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon Z Z8 Black 20230.026score per dollar
vs
Sony Alpha a5100 White 20160.040score per dollar
Sony Alpha a5100 White 2016 offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon Z Z8
Scores 87 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 26 of 31 specs.
