When comparing Nikon Z8 and Sony A1, which one is better?
The cameras feature different lens mounts, which each have their own strengths and weaknesses. The Sony A1 features a Sony E while Nikon Z8 features a Nikon Z, and this could be good or bad for you depending on the current lenses you own.
Winner: Tied — It depends on your gear
Full specifications table of Sony A1 and Nikon Z8:
Sony A1 | Nikon Z8 | |
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Brand | Sony | Nikon |
Weight | 737 g | Missing |
Lens Mount | Sony E | Nikon Z |
Resolutions | 3840x2160 | Missing |
Shutter Type | Rolling Shutter | Rolling Shutter |
Storage | SD UHS-II, SD UHS-I, CFexpress Type A | Missing |
Wi-Fi | Yes | Missing |
Film Camera or Still Camera | Stills | Stills |
Digital or analog | Digital | Digital |
Bluetooth | Yes | Missing |
Maximum Video Resolution | 7680x4320 (8K) | Missing |
Internal Raw Video | No | Missing |
Sensor Size | 35.6 x 23.8 mm | Missing |
Stabilization | Yes | Yes |
Built-in ND Filter | No | Missing |
Color | Black | Missing |
Resolution (Megapixels) | 50.1 MP | Missing |
Crop Factor | 1x | Missing |
Streaming over USB | Yes | Missing |
Image Output Formats | JPEG, RAW | Missing |
Autofocus | Phase Detection Autofocus, Contrast Detection Autofocus | Missing |
Sensor Format | Full Frame | Full Frame |
External RAW Video Recording | Yes | Missing |