Nikon
Nikon Z8 · with battery grip
full-frame · 2023
94
/ 100
From $4,299
VS
Sony Alpha 1 II wins by 2
Sony
Sony Alpha 1 II
full-frame · 2024
96
/ 100
From $6,498
Specdex verdict
Sony Alpha 1 II takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Nikon Z8 · with battery grip lands at 94 and Sony Alpha 1 II at 96. That puts Sony Alpha 1 II 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 Alpha 1 II if…
- ✓Current-gen AF system
- ✓Proven lens ecosystem
- ✓Strong video + stills balance
Nikon Z8 · with battery grip 94
vs 96 Sony Alpha 1 II
Score breakdown
Nikon Z8 · with battery grip
94 photo 94
video 90
autofocus 92
ergonomics 86
Sony Alpha 1 II
96 photo 96
video 92
autofocus 94
ergonomics 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Nikon Z8 · with battery grip | Sony Alpha 1 II |
|---|---|---|
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Release year | 2023 | 2024 |
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 Alpha 1 II
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 Alpha 1 II
Which is better, Nikon Z8 · with battery grip or Sony Alpha 1 II? +
Sony Alpha 1 II scores 96 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 Alpha 1 II worth the price? +
At $6,498, Sony Alpha 1 II delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in photo.
Does Nikon Z8 · with battery grip or Sony Alpha 1 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.