Nikon
Nikon Z8
45.7 MP · 8K60 N-RAW · Z9 in smaller body
94
/ 100
From $3,999
VS
Nikon Z8 wins by 2
Sony
Sony Alpha 7 IV
33 MP full-frame · 4K60 · Hybrid
92
/ 100
From $2,498
Specdex verdict
Nikon Z8 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Nikon Z8 lands at 94 and Sony Alpha 7 IV at 92. That puts Nikon Z8 ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Nikon Z8 if…
- ✓Z9 internals, smaller body
- ✓No mechanical shutter
- ✓Superb N-Log video
Pick Sony Alpha 7 IV if…
- ✓Great hybrid stills + video
- ✓Excellent AF with Real-time Tracking
- ✓Dual card slots
Score breakdown
Nikon Z8
94 photo 96
video 94
autofocus 94
ergonomics 90
Sony Alpha 7 IV
92 photo 94
video 90
autofocus 96
ergonomics 88
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Nikon Z8
Sony Alpha 7 IV
Sensor
45.7 MP BSI stacked
33 MP Exmor R CMOS
Mount
Nikon Z
Sony E
Video
8K60 N-RAW, 4K120
4K60 (Super35), 4K30 full-frame
Stabilization
5-axis IBIS
5-axis IBIS
Nikon Z8
Pros
- +Z9 internals, smaller body
- +No mechanical shutter
- +Superb N-Log video
Cons
- −Heavy
- −Battery life shorter than Z9
- −Complex menu system
Sony Alpha 7 IV
Pros
- +Great hybrid stills + video
- +Excellent AF with Real-time Tracking
- +Dual card slots
Cons
- −4K60 is Super 35 crop
- −Menus still dense
- −Heats with long 4K recording
FAQ: Nikon Z8 vs Sony Alpha 7 IV
Which is better, Nikon Z8 or Sony Alpha 7 IV? +
Nikon Z8 scores 94 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. 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 94 — strongest in photo.
Is Sony Alpha 7 IV worth the price? +
At $2,498, Sony Alpha 7 IV delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in autofocus.
Does Nikon Z8 or Sony Alpha 7 IV 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.