Nikon
Nikon Z8
Stacked 45 MP · 8K 60p · Pro hybrid
95
/ 100
From $3,999
VS
Sony Alpha 1 II · with 50mm kit wins by 1
Sony
Sony Alpha 1 II · with 50mm kit
full-frame · 2024
96
/ 100
From $6,798
Specdex verdict
Sony Alpha 1 II · with 50mm kit takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Nikon Z8 lands at 95 and Sony Alpha 1 II · with 50mm kit at 96. That puts Sony Alpha 1 II · with 50mm kit 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 Alpha 1 II · with 50mm kit if…
- ✓Current-gen AF system
- ✓Proven lens ecosystem
- ✓Strong video + stills balance
Nikon Z8 95
vs 96 Sony Alpha 1 II · with 50mm kit
Score breakdown
Nikon Z8
95 sensor 96
af 96
video 96
build 92
ergonomics 92
photo 0
autofocus 0
Sony Alpha 1 II · with 50mm kit
96 sensor 0
af 0
video 92
build 0
ergonomics 86
photo 96
autofocus 94
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Nikon Z8 | Sony Alpha 1 II · with 50mm kit |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | 45.4 MP stacked CMOS (8256×5504) | — |
| Mount | Nikon Z | — |
| Burst | 20 fps RAW / 30 fps JPEG / 120 fps reduced-res | — |
| Video | 8.3K 60p 12-bit N-RAW · 4K 120p | — |
| AF | 3D-Tracking + 9 subject types | — |
| Storage | CFexpress B + SD UHS-II | — |
| Weight | 910 g | — |
| Format | — | full-frame |
| Release year | — | 2024 |
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 Alpha 1 II · with 50mm kit
Pros
- +Current-gen AF system
- +Proven lens ecosystem
- +Strong video + stills balance
Cons
- −Body price excludes lens
- −Heavy for travel (flagship)
- −Learning curve on menus
FAQ: Nikon Z8 vs Sony Alpha 1 II · with 50mm kit
Which is better, Nikon Z8 or Sony Alpha 1 II · with 50mm kit? +
Sony Alpha 1 II · with 50mm kit 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 Alpha 1 II · with 50mm kit worth the price? +
At $6,798, Sony Alpha 1 II · with 50mm kit delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in photo.
Does Nikon Z8 or Sony Alpha 1 II · with 50mm kit 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.