Nikon Z8 vs Sony a9 III
Nikon Z8 vs Sony a9 III
When comparing Sony a9 III and Nikon Z8, which one is better?
1. Lens Mount
The cameras feature different lens mounts, which each have their own strengths and weaknesses. The Nikon Z8 features a Nikon Z while Sony a9 III features a Sony E, and this could be good or bad for you depending on the current lenses you own.
Winner: Tied — It depends on your gear
Specifications
Full specifications table of Nikon Z8 and Sony a9 III:
| Nikon Z8 | Sony a9 III | |
 |  | |
| Brand | Nikon | Sony |
| Weight | Missing | 617 g |
| Lens Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E |
| Resolutions | Missing | 3840x2160 |
| Shutter Type | Rolling Shutter | Global Shutter |
| Storage | Missing | SD UHS-II, SD UHS-I, CFexpress Type A |
| Wi-Fi | Missing | Yes |
| Film Camera or Still Camera | Stills | Stills |
| Digital or analog | Digital | Digital |
| Bluetooth | Missing | Yes |
| Maximum Video Resolution | Missing | 3840x2160 (4K Ultra HD) |
| Internal Raw Video | Missing | No |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in ND Filter | Missing | No |
| Color | Missing | Black |
| Resolution (Megapixels) | Missing | 24.6 MP |
| Crop Factor | Missing | 1x |
| Streaming over USB | Missing | Yes |
| Image Output Formats | Missing | JPEG, RAW, HEIF |
| Autofocus | Missing | Phase Detection Autofocus, Contrast Detection Autofocus |
| Sensor Format | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| External RAW Video Recording | Missing | Yes |