Nikon
Nikon Z8
Stacked 45 MP · 8K 60p · Pro hybrid
95
/ 100
From $3,999
VS
Sony α1 II wins by 1
Sony
Sony α1 II
Stacked 50MP · 30fps · Pre-capture
96
/ 100
From $6,499
Specdex verdict
Sony α1 II takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Nikon Z8 lands at 95 and Sony α1 II at 96. That puts Sony α1 II ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Nikon Z8 if…
- ✓Z9 sensor in compact body
- ✓8K 60p RAW internal
- ✓Class-leading EVF
Pick Sony α1 II if…
- ✓50MP at 30fps with pre-capture
- ✓AI processing unit improves AF
- ✓Best EVF in class
Nikon Z8 95
vs 96 Sony α1 II
Score breakdown
Nikon Z8
95 sensor 96
af 96
video 96
build 92
ergonomics 92
Sony α1 II
96 sensor 96
af 96
video 96
build 92
ergonomics 92
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | 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 |
Nikon Z8
Pros
- +Z9 sensor in compact body
- +8K 60p RAW internal
- +Class-leading EVF
Cons
- −No vertical grip integrated
- −Only 1 CFexpress + 1 SD slot
- −Heavy at 910g
Sony α1 II
Pros
- +50MP at 30fps with pre-capture
- +AI processing unit improves AF
- +Best EVF in class
Cons
- −Bigger battery solves only modestly
- −Menu system still complex
- −Dual CFexpress A required
FAQ: Nikon Z8 vs Sony α1 II
Which is better, Nikon Z8 or Sony α1 II? +
Sony α1 II scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Nikon Z8 worth the price? +
At $3,999, Nikon Z8 delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in sensor.
Is Sony α1 II worth the price? +
At $6,499, Sony α1 II delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in sensor.
Does Nikon Z8 or Sony α1 II last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.