Sony FX3 vs Nikon Z8
Sony FX3 vs Nikon Z8
When comparing Nikon Z8 and Sony FX3, which one is better?
1. Sensor Type Comparison
Both FX3 and Z8 use the same sensor type — CMOS — meaning that no camera in this comparison has an advantage over the other in this regard.
Winner: Tied
Regarding sensor type: Digital cameras feature two different sensor types; CMOS and CCD.
2. Lens Mount
The cameras feature different lens mounts, which each have their own strengths and weaknesses. The Sony FX3 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
Specifications
Full specifications table of Sony FX3 and Nikon Z8:
| Sony FX3 | Nikon Z8 | |
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| Brand | Sony | Nikon |
| Weight | 715 g | Missing |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Internal Video Bit Depth | 10 bit | Missing |
| Dynamic Range | 13 stops | Missing |
| Lens Mount | Sony E | Nikon Z |
| 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 | Cinema | Stills |
| Digital or analog | Digital | Digital |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Missing |
| Maximum Video Resolution | 3840x2160 (4K Ultra HD) | Missing |
| Sensor Readout Speed | 8.7 ms | Missing |
| Internal Raw Video | No | Missing |
| Sensor Size | 35.7 x 18.8 mm | Missing |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes |
| Color Depth | 14 bit | Missing |
| Built-in ND Filter | No | Missing |
| Color | Grey | Missing |
| Resolution (Megapixels) | 12.1 MP | Missing |
| Crop Factor | 1x | Missing |
| Streaming over USB | Yes | Missing |
| Image Output Formats | JPEG, RAW, HEIF | Missing |
| Autofocus | Phase Detection Autofocus, Contrast Detection Autofocus | Missing |
| Sensor Format | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| External RAW Video Recording | Yes | Missing |
| Film Simulation Mode | No | Missing |