Nikon D800 vs Nikon Z7

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon D800 vs Nikon Z7, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Pro Mirrorless and they are both sold by Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the D800 (36MP) and Z7 (46MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (Full frame).

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The D800 was released 7 years before the Z7 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon D800 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the D800 matches up versus the Z7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D800 & Nikon Z7. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon D800 Gallery & Nikon Z7 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon D800 enjoys outer dimensions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z7 has specifications of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") along with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the D800 and the Z7.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the D800 and Z7 is 54 and 62 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The picture here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D800 and Z7.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon Z7 to give more detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged D800 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.