Nikon Z8 45.7MP Mirrorless Camera vs Sony FX2 34MP Cinema Line Camera

General

BrandNikonSony
TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
SeriesAlpha
ModelZ8FX2
Launch Year2025
Sales PackageCamera, Charging Adapter, Battery, User Manual, Warranty CardCamera, Rechargeable Battery NP-FZ100, Body Cap, Accessory Shoe Cap, Eyepiece Cup

Design and Body

Dimensions83 x 118 x 83 mm129.7 x 77.8 x 103.7 mm
Weight910 g679 g
MaterialMagnesium Alloy

Sensor

TypeStacked CMOSExmor R CMOS Sensor
SizeFull Frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm)Full Frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm)
Image ProcessorBIONZ XR

Lens

Interchangeable LensYes
Lens MountNikon ZE-Mount
Auto FocusPhase Detect, Multi-area, Center, Selective single-point, Tracking, Single, Continuous, Touch, Face Detection, Live ViewYes
Auto Focus TypeAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Touch AF, Shutter
Manual FocusYes

Display & ViewFinder

Display4-Axis Tilting Touchscreen LCDColor TFT
TouchYesYes
Display Size3.2 in3 in
Display Resolution2.1M dots1M dots
Articulating DisplayYes
View Finder100%, Electronic (OLED), Approx. 0.8x MagnificationYes, Electronic Quad-VGA OLED, Approx. 0.70x Magnification
View Finder Size1.3 cm
Display FeaturesOpening Angle: Approx. 176°, Rotation Angle: Approx. 270°

Photography Features

MeteringCenter-Weighted Average, Highlight Weighted, Matrix, Spot
HDR Shooting ModeYesYes
Continous ShotsUp to 30 fps at Maximum Resolution for Unlimited Frames (JPEG)
Self Timer2/5/10/20-Second Delay
Inbuilt FlashNo
External FlashYes
Flash FeaturesFlash Compensation: -3 to +1 EV, TTL: i‑TTL Flash Control
Dust ReductionYes
Red EyeYes

Exposure & Shutter

ISO64 to 25,600 (Extended: 32 to 102,400)Still Images: ISO 100–51200 (Expandable to ISO 50–204800), AUTO (ISO 100–12800, Selectable Lower Limit and Upper Limit), Movies: ISO 100–51200 Equivalent (Expandable to ISO 102400), AUTO (ISO 100–12800, Selectable Lower Limit and Upper Limit)
Shutter TypeMechanical Shutter / Electronic Shutter
Max Shutter SpeedElectronic Shutter 1/32000 to 30 Seconds 0 to 900 Seconds in Manual ModeStill Images (Mechanical Shutter): 1/4000 to 30 s, Bulb, Still Images (Electronic shutter): 1/8000 to 30 s, Movies: 1/8000 to 1 s
Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
Exposure Compensation+/- 5.0 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps selectable)

Image

Camera Resolution45.7 MP34.1 MP
White BalancingAuto, Cloudy, Custom, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, ShadeRange: 2500 to 9900K
Image StabilizerYes, Sensor-Shift, 5-AxisYes, Sensor-shift, 5-axis
Image FormatsNEF (RAW): 14 Bit; Choose From Lossless Compression, High Efficiency (High), and High-Efficiency Options Jpeg: Jpeg-baseline Compliant With Fine (Approx. 1 : 4), Normal (Approx. 1 : 8), or Basic (Approx. 1 : 16) Compression; Size-priority and Optimal-quality Compression Available HEIF : Supports Fine (Approx. 1 : 4), Normal (Approx. 1 : 8), or Basic (Approx. 1 : 16) Compression; Size-priority and Optimal-quality Compression Available Nef (RAW)+JPEG : Single Photograph Recorded in Both Nef (RAW) and JPEG Formats Nef (RAW)+HEIF : Single Photograph Recorded in Both Nef (RAW) and HEIF FormatsJPEG, RAW, HEIF

Video

Video Recording8K @ 23/25/30 fps UHD
4K @ 100/120/23/25/30/50/60 fps UHD
1080p @ 100/120/23/25/30/50/60 fps FHD
DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) @ 60p / 50p / 30p / 25p / 24p, 4:2:2, 10-bit, XAVC S-I
4K (3840 x 2160) @ 60p / 50p / 24p, 4:2:0 / 4:2:2, 10-bit, XAVC HS 4K
4K (3840 x 2160) @ 60p / 50p / 30p / 25p / 24p, 4:2:2, 10-bit, XAVC S 4K
4K (3840 x 2160) @ 60p / 50p / 30p / 25p / 24p, 4:2:0, 8-bit, XAVC S 4K
4K (3840 x 2160) @ 60p / 50p / 30p / 25p / 24p, 4:2:2, 10-bit, XAVC S-I 4K
1920x1080 @ 60p / 50p / 30p / 25p / 24p, 4:2:2, 10-bit, XAVC S HD / XAVC S-I HD
1920x1080 @ 120p / 100p / 60p / 50p / 30p / 25p / 24p, 4:2:0, 8-bit, XAVC S HD
Video FormatsNEV, MOV, MP4XAVC S-I DCI4K, XAVC HS 4K, XAVC S 4K, XAVC S-I 4K, XAVC S HD, XAVC S-I HD
Audio FormatsLPCM 2ch (48 kHz 16 bit), LPCM 2ch (48 kHz 24 bit), LPCM 4ch (48 kHz 24 bit)
Slow Motion SupportYes

Connectivity

Wi-Fi2.4 / 5 GHz Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)2.4 GHz band/5 GHz band
Wi-Fi VersionIEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
BluetoothYesYes, v5.0
USB PortYesYes
USB Port TypeUSB-CUSB-C
USB DetailsSuperSpeed USB 10 Gbps (USB 3.2)
HDMIYesYes
HDMI TypeType-A
Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
Microphone PortYes
Headphone PortYes
Remote ControlYes (Via app)Bluetooth Remote Control

Features

Accessory ShoeYesYes
Tripod SocketYesYes
Additional FeaturesScreen Reader, Focus Magnifier, Focus Map (Movie), Peaking Display, Subject Recognition in AF, Touch Focus, Touch Tracking, Touch Shutter, Touch AE, Vari-angle LCD screen, Custom function, Enlarge Screen

Memory

Upgradable MemoryYes
Number of Memory Card Slots2
Memory Card TypesSD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)

Battery & Power

Battery TypeLithium Ion
Battery Capacity2280 mAh
Battery ModelEN-EL15cNP-FZ100
Battery LifeImages: Approx. 470 shots (Viewfinder) / Approx. 520 shots (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard), Movie: Approx. 90 min (Viewfinder) / Approx. 100 min (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard)
USB ChargingYes

Warranty

Warranty1 year, Yes

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