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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A7 II

Portability
61
Imaging
81
Features
92
Overall
85
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Sony Alpha A7 II front
Portability
69
Imaging
72
Features
84
Overall
76

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A7 II Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Boost 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
  • Introduced October 2020
  • Superseded the Nikon Z7
Sony A7 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 599g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Announced November 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony A7
  • Renewed by Sony A7 III
Photography Glossary

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A7 II Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Nikon Z7 II versus Sony A7 II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and A7 II (24MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The Z7 II was brought out 5 years after the A7 II which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Z7 II matches up versus the A7 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Sony A7 II

 Z7 II A7 II 
AnnouncedOctober 2020November 2014More modern by 72 months
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1230kClearer screen (+870k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7 II over the Nikon Z7 II

 A7 II Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Sony A7 II

 Z7 II A7 II 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A7 II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z7 II offers physical dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Sony A7 II has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Examine the Nikon Z7 II versus Sony A7 II in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Z7 II vs the A7 II.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A7 II size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z7 II and A7 II is 61 and 69 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A7 II top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A7 II Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z7 II and A7 II.

As you can see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Nikon Z7 II to give more detail having its extra 22 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern Z7 II provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A7 II sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A7 II Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A7 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography advice
Sony A7 II Portrait photography advice
88
has manual focus
MP count fantastic (46MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
83
you can focus manually
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Street photography camera
Sony A7 II as a Street photography camera
79
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
environment proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
81
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Sports photography factors
Sony A7 II Sports photography factors
90
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (46MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
74
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
low battery pack (350 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Travel photography details
Sony A7 II Travel photography details
72
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
MP count fantastic (46MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
62
weather proof
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
low battery pack (350 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z7 II
Landscape photography with Sony A7 II
88
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
has double storage slots
80
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
low battery pack (350 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7 II as a Vlogging camera
36
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone port
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
37
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic support
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A7 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Sony A7 II
 Nikon Z7 Mark IISony Alpha A7 II
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Z7 Mark II Sony Alpha A7 II
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2020-10-14 2014-11-20
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 46 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 8256 x 5504 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 51200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 32 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 493 117
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z Sony E
Total lenses 15 121
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705g (1.55 pounds) 599g (1.32 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 90
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 2449
Other
Battery life 420 pictures 350 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 2 One
Cost at release $2,997 $1,456