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 ZV-E1
VS
Sensor area
858 mm²
Z8847 mm²
ZV-E1- Area ratio
- 1.01:1
- Absolute difference
- 11 mm²
- Relative difference
- 1.3%
The Z8 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
Key specification differences
Z8MetricZV-E1
45.7 MPEffective pixels12.1 MP
35.9 × 23.9Sensor35.6 × 23.8
4.33 µmPixel pitch8.37 µm
18.77 µm²Pixel area70.02 µm²
5.33 MP/cm²Pixel density1.43 MP/cm²
1Crop factor1.01
7,680 × 4,320 / 30pMaximum video3,840 × 2,160
910 gWeight483 g
CFexpress Type B / SD UHS-IIStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
EN-EL15c Li-ion batteryBatteryNP-FZ100 lithium-ion battery 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 has the larger sensor area. The ZV-E1 has the lighter body. The Z8 has the higher effective resolution. The Z8 and ZV-E1 were both released in 2023. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose ZV-E1
Released in 2023, ZV-E1 has about 847 mm² of sensor area, 12.1 MP effective resolution, and a 483 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.