How To Choose Between Them
Compare the winners above against your own priorities. A lead in one category only matters if you use it.
Camera Comparison
Sony
Sony a7R V vs Nikon Z8
Short AnswerSony a7R V wins more of the spec-sheet categories, but the right pick depends on what you shoot.
By Jennifer K. Telfer · Updated · 1 Min Read
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Winner By Photographic Discipline
ResolutionSony a7R V
Continuous ShootingNikon Z8
Image StabilizationSony a7R V
Autofocus PointsSony a7R V
WeightSony a7R V
Launch PriceSony a7R V
Key Technical Performance Deltas
Resolution (MP)
A61
B45.7
Electronic Burst (fps)
A10
B20
Stabilization (Stops)
A8
B6
Weight (g, Lower Is Lighter)
A723
B910
AF Points
A693
B493
Form Factor
131.3 × 96.9 × 82.4 mm
144 × 118.5 × 83 mm
Reasons To Choose Each
Choose Sony a7R V If…
- Higher resolution (61 MP vs 45.7 MP)
- Higher image stabilization (8 stops vs 6 stops)
- Higher autofocus points (693 vs 493 )
- Lighter body (723 g vs 910 g)
- Costs less at launch ($3900 vs $3999)
Choose Nikon Z8 If…
- Higher continuous shooting (20 fps vs 10 fps)
Comprehensive Specification Table
| Spec | Sony a7R V | Nikon Z8 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Format | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Megapixels | 61 MP | 45.7 MP |
| Sensor Type | BSI CMOS | Stacked CMOS |
| Max Native ISO | 32000 | 25600 |
| Stabilization | 8 Stops | 6 Stops |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | 693 | 493 |
| Low-Light AF | -3 EV | -7 EV |
| Speed | ||
| Mechanical Burst | 10 fps | — |
| Electronic Burst | 10 fps | 20 fps |
| Fastest Mechanical Shutter | 1/8000 | — |
| Fastest Electronic Shutter | — | 1/32000 |
| Viewfinder & Screen | ||
| Viewfinder | EVF | EVF |
| EVF Resolution | 9.44M | 3.69M |
| LCD Size | 3.2" | 3.2" |
| LCD Type | Multi-axis tilt | Multi-axis tilt |
| Video | ||
| Best Video | 8K 24p | 8K 60p |
| Internal Color | 10-bit 4:2:2 | 10-bit 4:2:2 |
| Log Profile | S-Log3 | N-Log |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 723 g | 910 g |
| Card Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Battery (CIPA) | — | 330 Shots |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Launch Price | 3900 | 3999 |
Amber marks the stronger value. Figures are manufacturer specifications.