Sony A9 III · with 24-70mm kit · standard
full-frame · 2024
Nikon Z8 · Body only
full-frame · 2023
Sony A9 III · with 24-70mm kit · standard takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sony A9 III · with 24-70mm kit · standard lands at 95 and Nikon Z8 · Body only at 94. That puts Sony A9 III · with 24-70mm kit · standard ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Sony A9 III · with 24-70mm kit · standard if…
- ✓Current-gen AF system
- ✓Proven lens ecosystem
- ✓Strong video + stills balance
Pick Nikon Z8 · Body only if…
- ✓Current-gen AF system
- ✓Proven lens ecosystem
- ✓Strong video + stills balance
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPhoto
TieCompared on the photo sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Autofocus
TieCompared on the autofocus sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Video
TieCompared on the video sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Value for money
Nikon Z8 · Body onlySpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Nikon Z8 · Body only more score per dollar ($3,999 vs $7,198).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sony A9 III · with 24-70mm kit · standard | Nikon Z8 · Body only |
|---|---|---|
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Release year | 2024 | 2023 |
Sony A9 III · with 24-70mm kit · standard
- +Current-gen AF system
- +Proven lens ecosystem
- +Strong video + stills balance
- −Body price excludes lens
- −Heavy for travel (flagship)
- −Learning curve on menus
Nikon Z8 · Body only
- +Current-gen AF system
- +Proven lens ecosystem
- +Strong video + stills balance
- −Body price excludes lens
- −Heavy for travel (flagship)
- −Learning curve on menus
FAQ: Sony A9 III · with 24-70mm kit · standard vs Nikon Z8 · Body only
Which is better, Sony A9 III · with 24-70mm kit · standard or Nikon Z8 · Body only? +
Sony A9 III · with 24-70mm kit · standard scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Sony A9 III · with 24-70mm kit · standard worth the price? +
At $7,198, Sony A9 III · with 24-70mm kit · standard delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in photo.
Is Nikon Z8 · Body only worth the price? +
At $3,999, Nikon Z8 · Body only delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in photo.
Does Sony A9 III · with 24-70mm kit · standard or Nikon Z8 · 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 the better value, Sony A9 III · with 24-70mm kit · standard or Nikon Z8 · Body only? +
Nikon Z8 · Body only — more score per dollar ($3,999 vs $7,198). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.