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Nikon - Z 8 vs Sony - ZV-E10 II

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Z 8NIKONRENDER
Probe A
Nikon
Z 8
61.1/ 100C
Sensor61· 35%
Video· 25%
Autofocus· 20%
Body & Controls· 20%
ZV-E10 IISONYRENDER
Probe B
Sony
ZV-E10 II
47.6/ 100D
Sensor48· 35%
Video· 25%
Autofocus· 20%
Body & Controls· 20%
Quick verdict

Between the Z 8 and ZV-E10 II, the Z 8 comes out ahead in megapixels and in-body stabilization, while the ZV-E10 II wins on weight and af points. Overall, the Z 8 scores 61.1 and the ZV-E10 II scores 47.6 on our Mars Score.

Buying advice

Which should you buy?

The Z 8 is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 13.5 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.

Pick the Z 8 if you care most about megapixels and in-body stabilization. The biggest gaps in its favor are megapixels, in-body stabilization, sensor size, among others.

Pick the ZV-E10 II if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. Its strongest claims are weight, af points.

Both ship with comparable log profile, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.

Bottom line: the Z 8 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.

Why Nikon - Z 8 wins

  • Megapixels — 73.08% more. 45 MP vs 26 MP.
  • Has In-body stabilization.
  • Sensor size: Full Frame (vs APS-C).
  • Max video: 8K (vs 4K60).

Why Sony - ZV-E10 II wins

  • Weight — 533.00 g less. 377 vs 910.
  • AF points — 53.96% more. 759 vs 493.
Full readout

Spec comparison

Sensor

SpecNikon - Z 8Sony - ZV-E10 II
Sensor sizeFull FrameleadAPS-C
Megapixels45 MPlead26 MP
Max ISO102400lead32000

Video

SpecNikon - Z 8Sony - ZV-E10 II
Max video8Klead4K60
RAW videotrueleadfalse
Log profiletruetrue

Autofocus

SpecNikon - Z 8Sony - ZV-E10 II
AF points493759lead
Eye AFtruetrue
In-body stabilizationtrueleadfalse

Body & Controls

SpecNikon - Z 8Sony - ZV-E10 II
Weight910 g377 glead
Weather sealedtrueleadfalse
Dual card slotstrueleadfalse
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