Nikon Z8
vs Sony a1
vs
Both builds use the Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II so you can pin one and flip the body in the simulator.
| Nikon Z8 | Sony a1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor size | 35.9 × 23.9 mm | 35.9 × 24 mm |
| Crop factor | 1× | 1× |
| Sensor class | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Native mount | Z | E |
| Aspect modes | 3:2 · 16:9 | 3:2 · 16:9 |
| Released | 2023 | 2021 |
Both bodies share a 1× crop, so any lens frames identically on each — the choice comes down to codec, body and workflow, not field of view.
| Lens focal | Z8 (1×) | a1 (1×) |
|---|---|---|
| 16mm | 16mm · 96.6° | 16mm · 96.6° |
| 24mm | 24mm · 73.6° | 24mm · 73.6° |
| 35mm | 35mm · 54.3° | 35mm · 54.3° |
| 50mm | 50mm · 39.5° | 50mm · 39.5° |
| 85mm | 85mm · 23.8° | 85mm · 23.8° |
What's the crop-factor difference between the Z8 and the a1?
The Z8 is 1× and the a1 is 1×. They share the same crop factor, so a given lens frames identically on both.
Do the Z8 and a1 use the same lenses?
Not natively — the Z8 is Z and the a1 is E. focalcomp's registry shows which adapters bridge them.
Which is wider, the Z8 or the a1?
Neither — identical crop factors mean identical framing with the same lens.