Nikon Z8
95/100 editorial
US launch / reference: $3,999
Third-party reference ↗Nikon Z8 vs Sony α1 II
The overall editorial ratings are effectively tied. Your priorities and current prices can change the better choice.
Sony α1 II
96/100 editorial
US launch / reference: $6,499
Third-party reference ↗Start with the tradeoffs
Consider Nikon Z8 for
- Z9 sensor in compact body
- 8K 60p RAW internal
- Class-leading EVF
Tradeoff: No vertical grip integrated
Consider Sony α1 II for
- 50MP at 30fps with pre-capture
- AI processing unit improves AF
- Best EVF in class
Tradeoff: Bigger battery solves only modestly
Scores and judgments are editorial. Specdex does not run an in-house benchmark lab. Manufacturer claims and independent measurements may use different test conditions.
Editorial fit by scenario
Sensor
Effectively tied
neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead
Based on available shared editorial ratings.
Autofocus
Effectively tied
neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead
Based on available shared editorial ratings.
Video
Effectively tied
neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead
Based on available shared editorial ratings.
Specifications side by side
Arrows indicate a higher capacity, higher power rating, or lower weight/time for comparable simple quantities. They do not establish overall product quality. Unknown values remain unavailable.
| Specification | Nikon Z8 | Sony α1 II |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | 45.4 MP stacked CMOS (8256×5504) | 50.1 MP stacked CMOS |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E |
| Burst | 20 fps RAW / 30 fps JPEG / 120 fps reduced-res | 30 fps with AF/AE |
| Video | 8.3K 60p 12-bit N-RAW · 4K 120p | 8K 30p · 4K 120p |
| AF | 3D-Tracking + 9 subject types | Subject Recognition + AI processing unit |
| Storage | CFexpress B + SD UHS-II | Dual CFexpress A / SD UHS-II |
| Weight | 910 g | ↑ 743 g |
Inspect the shared editorial ratings
Missing criteria are excluded from pairwise scenarios. A difference below two points is treated as a tie. These are not raw benchmarks.
- sensor
- 96 / 96
- af
- 96 / 96
- video
- 96 / 96
- build
- 92 / 92
- ergonomics
- 92 / 92
Nikon Z8
Prices & availability
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Sony α1 II
Prices & availability
US launch / reference: $6,499. This is not a current retailer offer.
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Price history
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Prices apply to the listed configuration and condition. Tax and shipping are not included unless the retailer states otherwise.