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Sony α1 II vs Nikon Z8
The Nikon Z8 is 7.9 mm wider, 21.6 mm taller and 167 g heavier than the Sony α1 II. The Sony α1 II takes up 23 % less space (the box around the body, without lens).
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Sony α1 II

- Width × height × depth
- 136.1 × 96.9 × 82.9 mm (5.36 × 3.81 × 3.26 in)
- Weight
- 743 g (26.2 oz)
- Mount
- Sony E
- Price
- $6,798 at Adorama
Nikon Z8

- Width × height × depth
- 144 × 118.5 × 83 mm (5.67 × 4.67 × 3.27 in)
- Weight
- 910 g (32.1 oz)
- Mount
- Nikon Z
- Price
- $3,197 at Adorama
Specifications compared
| α1 II | Z8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | Full-Frame | Full-Frame |
| Resolution | 50.1 MP (8640 x 5760) | 45.7 MP |
| Stabilization | Sensor-shift | Sensor-Shift |
| ISO | 100–32,000 (ext. 50–102,400) | 64–25,600 (32–102,400 Extended) |
| Shutter speed | 1/8000–30 s mech. · 1/32000 electronic | 1/32000–30 s |
| Burst | Up to 30 fps | Up to 30 fps |
| Video | UHD 8K up to 29.97 fps | 8K internal |
| Autofocus | 759 phase-detection points | 493-point hybrid AF, subject detection |
| Viewfinder | 9.44M-dot OLED · 0.9x | Electronic (OLED) · 3,690,000 Dot · 0.8x |
| Screen | Free-angle tilting 3.2" touchscreen | 4-Axis Tilting 3.2" Touchscreen LCD |
| Card slots | Dual CFexpress Type A / SDXC (UHS-II) | CFexpress Type B / XQD · SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) |
| Battery | NP-FZ100 | EN-EL15c |
| Dimensions | 136.1 x 96.9 x 82.9 mm | 144 x 118.5 x 83 mm |
| Weight | 743 g with battery & card · 658 g body | 910 g with battery & card |
Values that differ are in bold. From the makers' published specifications.
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