Reasons to choose Z8
Released in 2023, Z8 has about 858 mm² of sensor area, 45.7 MP effective resolution, and a 910 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon Z8
vs Sony a7C II
VS
Sensor area
858 mm²
Z8858 mm²
a7C II- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Z8 and a7C II have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
Z8Metrica7C II
45.7 MPEffective pixels33 MP
35.9 × 23.9Sensor35.9 × 23.9
4.33 µmPixel pitch5.1 µm
18.77 µm²Pixel area26 µm²
5.33 MP/cm²Pixel density3.85 MP/cm²
1Crop factor1
7,680 × 4,320 / 30pMaximum video3,840 × 2,160 / 60p
910 gWeight514 g
CFexpress Type B / SD UHS-IIStorageSD UHS-II
EN-EL15c Li-ion batteryBatteryNP-FZ100 Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Z8 and a7C II have the same sensor area. The a7C II has the lighter body. The Z8 has the higher effective resolution. The Z8 and a7C II were both released in 2023. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose a7C II
Released in 2023, a7C II has about 858 mm² of sensor area, 33 MP effective resolution, and a 514 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.