My take on the Nikon Z8 compared with the Sony A7rV and Sony A1

Based on the specs I made this quick comparison between the Nikon Z8 and Sony A7rV. Overall the Z8 is a superb hybrid camera while Sony’s much better EVF, autofocus and mechanical shutter make the A7rV the best stills camera. As a photographer I definitely prefer the A7rV (which I do own). But the real risk for Sony is that the Nikon Z8 stacked sensor performance is close enough to the Sony A1 that it’s hard to justify the $2,500 price gap.  What do you think?

Sony A7rV vs Nikon Z8
– Z8 has a much faster stacked sensor (20fps vs 10fps in RAW)
– Z8 has better video quality (12bit internal recording vs 10bit, 8K 4:2:2)
– Z8 has better ergonomics (and top LCD screen)
– A7rV has three times better EVF resolution
– A7rV still has the edge in terms of resolution
– A7rV has still better autotofocus (200 more AF points)
– A7rV has also a mechanical shutter (no distortions risk)

Sony A1 bv Nikon Z8
– A1 has 10% more resolution
– A1 still shoots 30fps RAW
– Z8 is much cheaper!

More info:
A full spec comparison chart with he Sony A7rV A1 and the Canon R5 is available at BHphoto (Click here).
Nikon Z8 pricing and specs info at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, FotoErhardt