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Nikon Z8 vs A7 IV: which is better?

Nikon Z8 and A7 IV compared side by side across 123 specs and 13 scored categories — every winner highlighted, so the right pick is obvious.

2 PRODUCTS · 123 SPECS · 13 SCORED CATEGORIES · LIVE RE-RANKING

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NIKON

Nikon Z8

$5,075

BEST OVERALL

SONY

A7 IV

$2,499

BEST VALUE

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⚡ COMPARZONE VERDICT

The Nikon Z8 takes the overall win.

Highest composite at 9.2/10 — 0.2 ahead of the A7 IV. Tightest race: autofocus, just 0.1 apart. Scroll for the category-by-category breakdown.

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CATEGORY WINS · 13 SCOREDTIES SHOWN GREY

AUTO

BATT

BUIL

DESI

DOXM

FEAT

IMAG

OPTI

PERF

VIDE

VALU

HAND

Nikon Z8×12

A7 IV×1

Nikon Z8 Mirrorless CameraBEST OVERALL

Sony A7 IVBEST VALUE

01 · SCORE RADAR

Performance profile

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LARGEST GAPVIDEOGRAPHY — Nikon Z8 leads by 9.6

TIGHTESTAutofocus — only 0.1 between the top two

02 · CATEGORY BREAKDOWN

Category showdown

NIKON Z8A7 IV

AutofocusiNikon Z8 · +0.1

NIKON Z89.5

A7 IV9.4

BATTERYiNikon Z8 · +7.0

NIKON Z87.0

A7 IV0.0

BuildiNikon Z8 · +0.7

NIKON Z89.5

A7 IV8.8

DESIGNiNikon Z8 · +9.0

NIKON Z89.0

A7 IV0.0

DOXMARKiNikon Z8 · +9.5

NIKON Z89.5

A7 IV0.0

FEATURESiNikon Z8 · +9.3

NIKON Z89.3

A7 IV0.0

Image QualityiNikon Z8 · +0.2

NIKON Z89.5

A7 IV9.3

OPTICSiNikon Z8 · +9.5

NIKON Z89.5

A7 IV0.0

PERFORMANCEiNikon Z8 · +9.3

NIKON Z89.3

A7 IV0.0

VIDEOGRAPHYiNikon Z8 · +9.6

NIKON Z89.6

A7 IV0.0

VideoiNikon Z8 · +0.6

NIKON Z89.6

A7 IV9.0

ValueiNikon Z8 · +0.1

NIKON Z88.5

A7 IV8.4

HandlingiA7 IV · +8.6

NIKON Z80.0

A7 IV8.6

03 · VALUE MAP

Price vs performance

TOP-LEFT IS THE SWEET SPOT

SCORE PER $100 · RANKED

01A7 IV0.36BEST DEAL

02Nikon Z80.18

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04 · THE FULL SHEET

Full specifications

123 SPECS · ALL SHOWN

SPECS

Nikon Z8$5,0752W9.2

A7 IV$2,4994W9.0

AF Pointsi

493

759← BEST +54%

Subject Detectioni

People, Animals, Vehicles

Human, Animal, Bird

Burst RateFPSi

20 fps← BEST +100%

10 fps

Battery HealthWHi

16 Wh

—

Removable Batteryi

Yes

—

Battery Level Indicatori

Yes

—

Battery PowerMAHi

2280 mAh mAh

—

Rechargeable Batteryi

Yes

—

Full Charge Shotsi

340-370 shots

—

Battery VoltageVi

7 V

—

Battery Modeli

EN-EL15c ( Li-ion Battery )

—

Card Slotsi

1x CFexpress Type B, 1x SD UHS-II

CFexpress A + SD

Weather SealingiSAME

Yes

Battery (CIPA)SHOTSi

340 shots

580 shots← BEST +71%

WeightGi

910 g

658 g← 28% lighter

Weather Sealed ( Splashproof )i

Yes

—

Screen Resolutioni

2.1M dots

—

Touch Screeni

Yes

—

System Camerai

Yes

—

EVF ResolutionM DOTSi

3.69 m dots

—

Screen SizeINCHi

3.2 inch

—

Hot Shoei

Yes

—

Flashi

—

Flip Out Screeni

Yes

—

VolumeCM³i

1,416.9 cm³

—

Lowest Potential Operating Temperature°Ci

0 °C

—

Tilting Viewfinderi

N/A

—

EVF Refresh Rate ( Max )HZi

120 Hz

—

WidthMMi

144 mm

—

HeightMMi

118.5 mm

—

Maximum Operating Temperature°Ci

40 °C

—

Waterproof Depthi

—

Thicknessi

83 mm

—

Dxomark Sensor Scorei

100

—

Dxomark Sports Scorei

4,078

—

Dxomark Landscape Scorei

26.3

—

Dxomark Portrait Scorei

25.5

—

Bluetooth Versioni

5.0

—

Typei

Mirrorless

—

Viewfinderi

Electronic

—

Viewfinder Coveragei

100

—

WeightGi

910 g

—

Processori

EXPEED 7

—

Release Datei

2023-05-10

—

Wi-Fi Supportedi

Yes

—

Bluetooth Supportedi

Yes

—

Dual Card Slotsi

Yes

—

Pixel Shift Shoti

Yes

—

Shoots Rawi

Yes

—

Supports Lossless Compressed Rawi

Yes

—

Wi-Fi Versioni

802.11ac

—

Supports A Remotei

Yes

—

HDMI Supportedi

Yes

—

GPS Supporti

Yes

—

Support Live Streamingi

Yes

—

Advanced Hot Shoei

Yes

—

Internal Storagei

—

HDMI Versioni

Type A

—

Internal Storage Sizei

0 GB

—

NFC Supportedi

—

USB Type-Ci

Yes

—

External Memory Sloti

Yes

—

Sensori

Full-Frame Stacked BSI CMOS

33MP full-frame BSI CMOS

ResolutionMPi

45.7 MP← BEST +38%

33 MP

ISO Rangei

64-25600 (expandable to 32-102400)

100–51,200

Dynamic RangeSTOPSi

14 stops

15 stops← BEST +7%

Stabilizationi

5-axis Sensor-Shift VR

5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops

Sensor Sizei

35.9 x 23.9 mm

—

Lens Mounti

Yes

—

Megapixelsi

45.7 MP

—

Maximum ISOi

25,600

—

Sensor Shift Stabilizationi

Yes

—

Continuous Shootingi

20 fps (RAW), 30 fps (JPEG)

—

Phase Detection Autofocus For Photosi

Yes

—

Fastest Shutter Speedi

1/32000s (Electronic)

—

Focus Pointsi

493

—

Maximum Expanded ISOi

102400

—

AF Trackingi

Yes

—

Manual Focusi

Yes

—

Touch Autofocusi

Yes

—

Manual Shutter Speedi

Yes

—

BSI Sensori

Yes

—

Manual Exposurei

Yes

—

Serial Shot Modei

Yes

—

CMOS Sensori

Yes

—

Built In HDR Modei

Yes

—

Two Stage Shutteri

Yes

—

Manual ISOi

Yes

—

Flash Sync Speedi

1/200s

—

Manual White Balancei

Yes

—

Exposure Timei

30 sec

—

Image Stabilization Ratingi

9.8

—

Maximum Electronic Shutter Speedi

1/32000s

—

Can Combine Image Stabilizationi

Yes (Synchro VR)

—

Can Create Panoramas In Camerai

—

Stacked Cmos Sensori

Yes

—

USB Supportedi

Yes

—

USB Versioni

3.2 Gen 2

—

Pixel Size ( Main Camera )i

4.35 µm

—

Controlsi

—

Build Qualityi

9.5

—

Autofocus Pointsi

9.5

—

Image Qualityi

9.5

—

Video Qualityi

9.5

—

Battery Lifei

—

Low Light Performancei

—

The VerdictiSAME

—

CommentsiSAME

—

Overall Ratingi

—

Color Combinationi

9.8

—

Video Recording ( Main Camera )i

8K/60p, 4K/120p

—

Phase Detection Autofocus For Videosi

Yes

—

Microphone Inputi

Yes

—

Audio Jacki

Yes

—

Timelapse Functioni

Yes

—

Movie Bit Ratei

Up to 900 Mbps (N-RAW)

—

24p Cinema Modei

Yes

—

Supports Slow Motion Video Recordi

Yes

—

Continuous Autofocus When Recording Moviesi

Yes

—

Stereo Microphonei

Yes

—

Microphonei

Yes

—

Max Videoi

8K 60p

4K 60p (Super35), 4K 30p FF

Internal Colori

10-bit H.264/H.265, 12-bit N-RAW/ProRes RAW HQ

10-bit 4:2:2

ROW WINS

05 · WHICH ONE IS FOR YOU

Pick by persona

RE-RANKS LIVE AS YOU ADD OR REMOVE PRODUCTS

THE ALL-ROUNDER

Best overall

Nikon Z8NIKON9.2

ALL GROUPSEQUAL WEIGHT

Best total score across weighted category factors.

RUNNER-UP · A7 IV (9.0)

FOR VALUE SEEKERS

Best bang for buck

A7 IVSONY9.0

SCORE ÷ PRICELIVE PRICES

Strongest score-to-price ratio from the available price data.

RUNNER-UP · Nikon Z8 (0.2)

PRIORITY · VIDEOGRAPHY

Best for videography

Nikon Z8NIKON9.6

VIDEOGRAPHY WEIGHTEDCONF 92%

Best visible score in the videography category group.

RUNNER-UP · A7 IV (0.0)

PRIORITY · DOXMARK

Best for doxmark

Nikon Z8NIKON9.5

DOXMARK WEIGHTEDCONF 91%

Best visible score in the doxmark category group.

RUNNER-UP · A7 IV (0.0)

06 · BOTTOM LINE

Why pick each

STRENGTHS · AND ONE HONEST TRADE-OFF

#1NIKON0.0

Nikon Z8

“The Nikon Z8 is a high-performance, professional-grade mirrorless camera, offering a compact yet powerful solution for demanding photographe”

VIDEOGRAPHY 9.6

Video 9.6

Wins Image Quality

Wins Overall Rating

TRADE-OFFPremium price point

BEST OVERALLFull review →

#2SONY0.0

A7 IV

“The do-it-all hybrid full-frame: 33MP stills, 4K 60p video, and class-leading 759-point real-time autofocus.”

Autofocus 9.4

Image Quality 9.3

Wins AF Points

Wins Dynamic Range

TRADE-OFF4K 60p incurs an APS-C crop

BEST VALUEBest price →

Still deciding? The Nikon Z8 is the safest pick.

COMPOSITE 9.2/10 · WINS 12 OF 13 CATEGORIES

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Nikon Z8 Mirrorless Camera vs Sony A7 IV: which is better?

The Nikon Z8 Mirrorless Camera is our overall pick, scoring 9.2/10 against 9.0/10 for the Sony A7 IV — a 2% edge. Current starting prices span $2,499–$5,075. The score weighs category-specific cameras attributes, spec wins, price signals, and data confidence — not sponsorships.

Nikon Z8 Mirrorless Camera leads overall with a 9.2 total score.
Nikon Z8 Mirrorless Camera wins 72 comparable specs with a 64% weighted win rate.
Nikon Z8 Mirrorless Camera has the strongest high-impact advantage in Image Quality.
Sony A7 IV has the best visible score-to-price balance based on available starting price.

Nikon Z8 Mirrorless CameraWINNER 9.2/10

The Nikon Z8 is a high-performance, professional-grade mirrorless camera, offering a compact yet powerful solution for demanding photographers and videographers.

Pros

+ Exceptional 45.7MP stacked sensor
+ Blazing fast autofocus with subject detection
+ Robust 8K/60p video capabilities
+ Durable, weather-sealed construction

Cons

− Premium price point
− Battery life could be better
− No built-in vertical grip

Best for: Professional Photographers · Advanced Videographers · Wildlife and Sports Shooters

“<p><strong>Verdict:</strong> The Nikon Z8 is an outstanding professional mirrorless camera, delivering nearly all the capabilities of the flagship Z9 in a more portable form factor. It's a top-tier choice for demanding photographers and videographers who need…”

Sony A7 IV9.0/10

The do-it-all hybrid full-frame: 33MP stills, 4K 60p video, and class-leading 759-point real-time autofocus.

Pros

+ Class-leading 759-point real-time AF
+ Balanced 33MP stills and 4K 60p video
+ Dual card slots and full-size HDMI
+ Huge native lens ecosystem

Cons

− 4K 60p incurs an APS-C crop
− Rolling shutter in fast pans
− Menu has a learning curve

Best for: Hybrid photo and video creators · Wedding and event shooters · Wildlife and portraits

“A category-leading hybrid all-rounder with the best autofocus here and excellent stills and video. The 4K 60p crop and a learning-curve menu are the main caveats.”

Frequently asked questions

Which is better, Nikon Z8 Mirrorless Camera or Sony A7 IV?

By ComparZone's weighted scoring of category-specific cameras specs, the Nikon Z8 Mirrorless Camera scores highest overall (9.2/10, 0.2 points ahead of the Sony A7 IV). It is the better all-round pick, but the right choice depends on your priorities — the spec table above shows exactly where each one wins.

What are the main differences between Nikon Z8 Mirrorless Camera and Sony A7 IV?

The biggest measurable differences are Image Quality, Overall Rating, Sensor — with the Nikon Z8 Mirrorless Camera leading on Image Quality. The grouped spec sheet above marks the winner of every comparable spec.

Is the Nikon Z8 Mirrorless Camera better value than the Sony A7 IV?

The Nikon Z8 Mirrorless Camera starts around $5,075 and the Sony A7 IV around $2,499. Weigh the score gap against the price gap: a small score lead rarely justifies a large premium unless it comes from the specs you personally care about.

Can I compare other cameras on ComparZone?

Yes — ComparZone supports dynamic comparison pages for any 2 to 4 cameras from the same category, with verified specs, transparent scores, and live prices. See the related comparisons below or build your own from the category page.

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