Clicky

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A7

Portability
61
Imaging
81
Features
92
Overall
85
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Sony Alpha A7 front
Portability
78
Imaging
71
Features
80
Overall
74

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A7 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Released October 2020
  • Superseded the Nikon Z7
Sony A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 474g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Renewed by Sony A7 II
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A7 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A7, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and A7 (24MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (Full frame).

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

The Z7 II was launched 6 years later than the A7 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Z7 II grades vs the A7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images
	
	

Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Sony A7

 Z7 II A7 
IntroducedOctober 2020January 2014More recent by 82 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1230kClearer screen (+870k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7 over the Nikon Z7 II

 A7 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Sony A7

 Z7 II A7 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A7 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z7 II features exterior dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 has proportions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

Check out the Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Z7 II vs the A7.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A7 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 II and A7 is 61 and 78 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A7 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A7 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z7 II and A7.

As you can tell, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Nikon Z7 II to result in more detail utilizing its extra 22MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger Z7 II provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A7 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A7 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7 as a Portrait photography camera
88
focusing manually
resolution is excellent (46MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
82
has manual focus
good MP (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW files
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z7 II
Street photography with Sony A7
79
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
comes with touch to focus
weather proofing
great ISO range (25,600)
79
tilting screen
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
lighter than competition in class (474g)
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Sports photography advice
Sony A7 Sports photography advice
90
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is excellent (46MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
66
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
good MP (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (340 shots)
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Travel photography features
Sony A7 Travel photography features
72
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
resolution is excellent (46MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition in class (474g)
environment proofing
good MP (24MP)
low battery power (340 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography info
Sony A7 Landscape photography info
88
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is excellent (46MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
2 card slots
76
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
good MP (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (340 CIPA)
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging info
Sony A7 Vlogging info
36
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
36
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic port
lighter than competition in class (474 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Sony A7
 Nikon Z7 Mark IISony Alpha A7
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Z7 Mark II Sony Alpha A7
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2020-10-14 2014-01-22
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 46MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 8256 x 5504 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 64 50
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 493 117
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z Sony E
Amount of lenses 15 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 2,100k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.71x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705g (1.55 lb) 474g (1.04 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 90
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.2
DXO Low light score not tested 2248
Other
Battery life 420 images 340 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Dual One
Retail pricing $2,997 $798