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Nikon Z8 · with battery grip — full-frame · 2023
Nikon

Nikon Z8 · with battery grip

full-frame · 2023

94
/ 100
From $4,299
VS
Nikon Z8 · with battery grip wins by 2
Sony A7 IV · Body only — full-frame · 2021
Sony

Sony A7 IV · Body only

full-frame · 2021

92
/ 100
From $2,498
Specdex verdict

Nikon Z8 · with battery grip takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Nikon Z8 · with battery grip lands at 94 and Sony A7 IV · Body only at 92. That puts Nikon Z8 · with battery grip ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Nikon Z8 · with battery grip if…

  • ✓Current-gen AF system
  • ✓Proven lens ecosystem
  • ✓Strong video + stills balance

Pick Sony A7 IV · Body only if…

  • ✓Current-gen AF system
  • ✓Proven lens ecosystem
  • ✓Strong video + stills balance
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Photo

Nikon Z8 · with battery grip

Compared on the photo sub-score

Nikon Z8 · with battery grip leads on photo (94 vs 92).

Autofocus

Nikon Z8 · with battery grip

Compared on the autofocus sub-score

Nikon Z8 · with battery grip leads on autofocus (92 vs 90).

Video

Nikon Z8 · with battery grip

Compared on the video sub-score

Nikon Z8 · with battery grip leads on video (90 vs 88).

Value for money

Sony A7 IV · Body only

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Sony A7 IV · Body only more score per dollar ($2,498 vs $4,299).

Nikon Z8 · with battery grip 94
vs
92 Sony A7 IV · Body only

Score breakdown

Nikon Z8 · with battery grip
94
photo 94
video 90
autofocus 92
ergonomics 86
Sony A7 IV · Body only
92
photo 92
video 88
autofocus 90
ergonomics 86

Specs side-by-side

Nikon Z8 · with battery grip versus Sony A7 IV · Body only — full spec comparison
Spec Nikon Z8 · with battery grip Sony A7 IV · Body only
Format
full-frame
full-frame
Release year
2023
2021

Nikon Z8 · with battery grip

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

Sony A7 IV · Body only

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 · with battery grip vs Sony A7 IV · Body only

Which is better, Nikon Z8 · with battery grip or Sony A7 IV · Body only? +

Nikon Z8 · with battery grip scores 94 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Nikon Z8 · with battery grip worth the price? +

At $4,299, Nikon Z8 · with battery grip delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in photo.

Is Sony A7 IV · Body only worth the price? +

At $2,498, Sony A7 IV · Body only delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in photo.

Does Nikon Z8 · with battery grip or Sony A7 IV · Body only 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.

Which is better for photo, Nikon Z8 · with battery grip or Sony A7 IV · Body only? +

Nikon Z8 · with battery grip — leads on photo (94 vs 92). Compared on the photo sub-score.

Which is better for autofocus, Nikon Z8 · with battery grip or Sony A7 IV · Body only? +

Nikon Z8 · with battery grip — leads on autofocus (92 vs 90). Compared on the autofocus sub-score.