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Kit comparison · 2025

Nikon Z8 vs Sony A7 IV: which kit wins in 2025?

Full side-by-side comparison of camera specs, lens options, performance scores, and price — so you can stop second-guessing and start shooting.

The A7 IV kit comes with a prime lens (50mm); the Z8 kit with a zoom (24-50mm)The A7 IV kit costs €2,051 less
The Z8 flagship kit
Nikon Z8
+ Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3
76/100
$5,279
camera + lens
★ Overall winner
The professional all-rounder
Sony A7 IV
+ FE 50mm f/1.8
77/100
$3,023
camera + lens
Camera body
Sensor
Full-frame
Full-frame
Resolution
45MP
33MP
IBIS
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Weather seal
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Battery
340 shots
610 shots
Body weight
910g
658g
Released
2,023
2,021
Lens
Model
Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3
FE 50mm f/1.8
Focal range
24-50mm
50mm
Max aperture
f/4
f/1.8
Type
Zoom
Prime
Lens weight
195g
186g
Combined kit
Total weight
1,105g
844g
Total price
€4,799
€2,748
Tier
Pro
Pro
Performance scores
Beginner-friendly
30
50
Travel
60
76
Portrait
94
92
Wildlife
95
80
Sports
96
82
Video
95
90
Value for money
60
72
Strengths
+Stacked sensor (no mechanical shutter)
+45MP at up to 20fps
+8K ProRes RAW
+Pro-grade build
+Same sensor as flagship Z9 in lighter body
+Versatile all-rounder
+Outstanding IBIS
+Dual card slots
+Professional features
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Nikon Z8 vs Sony A7 IV: common questions

Which is better overall, the Nikon Z8 or the Sony A7 IV?

Based on our scoring across 7 use-case dimensions, the Sony A7 IV edges ahead with an average score of 77/100 vs 76/100. Sony's strengths include: Versatile all-rounder and Outstanding IBIS.

Is the Nikon Z8 worth the extra cost over the Sony A7 IV?

The Z8 kit costs €2,051 more than the A7 IV kit. The extra cost buys you: Stacked sensor (no mechanical shutter) and 45MP at up to 20fps. If those features matter for your shooting, the upgrade is justified.

Which is better for beginners, the Nikon Z8 or Sony A7 IV?

For beginners, the Sony A7 IV scores higher (50 vs 30 for beginner-friendliness). Versatile all-rounder.

Which has better video, the Nikon Z8 or Sony A7 IV?

For video, the Nikon Z8 leads with a video score of 95/100. It has IBIS for smoother handheld footage. The flip screen also makes it ideal for solo filming.

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