Nikon Z8vs A7 IV
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Nikon Z8 (2023)
Starting from £3999 new
Best for Sports, wildlife & hybrid professionals
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Sports, Wildlife & Hybrid Professionals — Nikon Z8 (2023): Z9 performance in a compact body — 45MP, 8K/60p RAW, and 20fps burst without the bulk or price of the flagship.
Portrait & Wedding Photography — A7 IV (2021): The full-frame portrait benchmark — 33MP, AI Eye AF, and exceptional skin-tone rendering in a pro-grade hybrid body.
Who should buy what
Nikon Z8 (2023)
- Professional photographers who want Z9 capability in a smaller body
- Wildlife and sports shooters who want 8K RAW and 120fps burst
- Z6 III or Z7 II owners upgrading to pro-grade performance
- Hybrid professionals who need the best Nikon video and stills in one body
A7 IV (2021)
- Working photographers who want a reliable full-frame all-rounder
- Portrait, wedding, and event photographers needing 33MP and fast AF
- A7 III owners ready for a major upgrade in resolution, AF, and video
- Hybrid shooters who want 4K/60p and 33MP stills in one dependable body
Quick take: The nikon z8 has the highest resolution at 46mp; the a7 iv is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Nikon Z8 (2023) | A7 IV (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,999 | £2,299 |
| Sensor | 45.7MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 33MP Full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS |
| Resolution | 45.7MP | 33.0MP |
| Video | 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, ProRes RAW | 4K/60p oversampled, 10-bit internal, S-Log3, S-Cinetone |
| Autofocus | Subject detection AF, 493-point phase-detect | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | 6-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 20fps RAW / 120fps JPEG | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 330 shots (CIPA) | ~580 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 910g body only | 659g body only |
| Dimensions | 144.0 × 118.5 × 83.0mm | 131.3 × 96.4 × 79.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.5" Quad-VGA OLED EVF, 3.69M dots, 120fps | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.78× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Nikon Z-mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B / XQD | Dual slots: CFexpress Type A + SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth | USB-C (3.2 Gen 2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Nikon Z8 | A7 IV |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Studio Portraits | — | |
| Outdoor Portraits | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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