I shoot Sony for over a decade. I've shot Nikon off and on for over 30 years and I shoot Leica - depending on the work and results needed. Unfortunately, half your responses are from people who state they don't shoot one of the two you asked about........??
Sony is fantastic, smaller, lighter and excellent glass especially the upper tier of lenses. Ditto for the Z8. Your questions require splitting hairs to answer. If pressed from a statistical data perspective I believe the Z8 holds the gold-standard for fast, accurate focus. It also has far more customization than anything I've shot in years. Far more than I care to use. You won't go wrong with either and I suggest they are so close that you/anyone should compare the ergonomics and see which one feels the best. I love the Z8 but it's a tool I use for specific work but it's bigger and heavier than the Sony. If size and weight matter then Sony wins. If a larger native grip matters, and/or you have big hands and don't mind the extra Nikon weight then the Z8 really can't be beat. There's no bad choice.
Jan 17, 2026 at 04:18 PM
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