Other Camera Sony v Nikon

[iain clyne]

A comparison was asked for so here is one, not exciting pics but! top Nikon bottom Sony.

• NIKON Z 8
• NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR
• 370.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/800 sec
• ISO 1400

• ILCE-1
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/1250 sec
• ISO 2500

 

[iain clyne]

I have just noticed the difference in zoom settings but just to say there is nothing in it as far quality.

 

[FowlersFreeTime]

So your reverting to Nikon is primarily for ergonomics then?

 

[iain clyne]

That and the fact I am quite hard on my cameras probably due to my sports/press background and I have found the Sony's are not as robust as the Nikon's.

 

[FowlersFreeTime]

That and the fact I am quite hard on my cameras probably due to my sports/press background and I have found the Sony's are not as robust as the Nikon's.

Fair enough. Ergonomics alone are a valid reason to switch (Every time I hold a Canon I get tempted to cheat on my Sony); but as you also have the years of experience with Nikon, I believe you if you say its built for more abuse.

 

[iamdlewis]

The A1 and Z8/9 share the same sensor (though Nikon version is nerfed) so I really wouldn't expect a difference. Lets be honest even the cheap cameras from the big 3 have great image quality as long as the glass is decent.

 

[Richard A]

Ergonomics is a strange thing. I've never been a fan of Canon or Nikon ergonomics (eg. turning Nikon lenses the wrong way to mount/unmount). Indeed I was a bit wary of the Sony also until I tried one in store. Once I owned it I got used to it very quickly. Everything just seemed to fall to hand. Especially with the customisation available.

 

[AlphaWorld]

The A1 and Z8/9 share the same sensor (though Nikon version is nerfed) so I really wouldn't expect a difference. Lets be honest even the cheap cameras from the big 3 have great image quality as long as the glass is decent.

I don't think that's true about the sensor being the same.

According to Techinsights:

the Z9 sensor is a Sony Semiconductor IMX609AQJ

Sony IMX609AQJ Full Frame 45.7 MP Stacked Back-Illuminated CMOS Image Sensor from Nikon Z9 Mirrorless Device Essentials Folder | TechInsights

Sony IMX609AQJ Full Frame 45.7 MP Stacked Back-Illuminated CMOS Image Sensor from Nikon Z9 Mirrorless Device Essentials Folder

www.techinsights.com

but the A1 sensor is a Sony Semiconductor IMX610AQL

Sony IMX610 from α1 (ILCE-1) Device Essentials Folder | TechInsights

Sony IMX610 from α1 (ILCE-1) Device Essentials Folder

www.techinsights.com

But we could have guessed that

That said, yeah, they all make great images.

 

[iain clyne]

I believe that the sensors are Sony made but to Nikon specs so will be different as Sony is 50mp Nikon is 45mp.