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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony NEX-7

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-7 front
Portability
84
Imaging
64
Features
71
Overall
66

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony NEX-7 Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Introduced October 2020
  • Previous Model is Nikon Z6
Sony NEX-7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 400g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
  • Announced December 2011
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony NEX-7 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Nikon Z6 II vs Sony NEX-7, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the Z6 II (25MP) and the NEX-7 (24MP) is fairly close but the Z6 II (Full frame) and NEX-7 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The Z6 II was introduced 8 years later than the NEX-7 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Z6 II scores against the NEX-7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Sony NEX-7

 Z6 II NEX-7 
AnnouncedOctober 2020December 2011More recent by 108 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k921kSharper display (+1179k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-7 over the Nikon Z6 II

 NEX-7 Z6 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Sony NEX-7

 Z6 II NEX-7 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony NEX-7 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon Z6 II offers outer measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Sony NEX-7 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z6 II vs Sony NEX-7 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Z6 II against the NEX-7.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony NEX-7 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z6 II and NEX-7 is 61 and 84 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony NEX-7 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony NEX-7 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The graphic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Z6 II and NEX-7.

As you have seen, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Z6 II using its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Nikon Z6 II will result in extra detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher Z6 II is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony NEX-7 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony NEX-7 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony NEX-7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Portrait photography features
Sony NEX-7 Portrait photography features
86
you can focus manually
megapixel count high (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
78
manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z6 II
Street photography with Sony NEX-7
78
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
offers focus via touch
environment proofing
above average ISO range (51,200)
76
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-7 as a Sports photography camera
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low battery power (410 per charge)
62
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (430 shots)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z6 II
Travel photography with Sony NEX-7
66
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
megapixel count high (25 megapixels)
low battery power (410 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
70
better than average battery pack (430 CIPA)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z6 II
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-7
82
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
two card slots
low battery power (410 per charge)
72
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (430 per charge)
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z6 II
Vlogging with Sony NEX-7
36
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
35
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone socket
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony NEX-7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Sony NEX-7
 Nikon Z6 Mark IISony Alpha NEX-7
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Z6 Mark II Sony Alpha NEX-7
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2020-10-14 2011-12-13
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 25MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6048 x 4024 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 51200 16000
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 273 25
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z Sony E
Number of lenses 15 121
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 2,100k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 14.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m
Flash modes Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705 grams (1.55 lb) 400 grams (0.88 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 81
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.4
DXO Low light score not tested 1016
Other
Battery life 410 photos 430 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 or 5 images))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage CFexpress Type B / XQD SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Dual 1
Pricing at release $1,997 $699