Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A7 III

In this article, we are evaluating the Nikon Z7 II and Sony A7 III, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and A7 III (24MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The Z7 II was revealed 2 years later than the A7 III and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the Z7 II scores against the A7 III in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z7 Mark II and Sony Alpha A7 III. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon Z7 II Gallery and Sony A7 III Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z7 II has external dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Sony A7 III has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z7 II and Sony A7 III in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Z7 II vs the A7 III.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 II and A7 III is 61 and 63 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Z7 II and A7 III.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon Z7 II to provide more detail because of its extra 22 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent Z7 II will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.