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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A7 IV

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
84
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Sony Alpha A7 IV front
Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
84

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A7 IV Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Released October 2020
  • Previous Model is Nikon Z7
Sony A7 IV
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
  • Introduced October 2021
  • Superseded the Sony A7 III
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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A7 IV Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Nikon Z7 II versus Sony A7 IV, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and A7 IV (33MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (Full frame).

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The Z7 II was unveiled 12 months before the A7 IV so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Z7 II grades versus the A7 IV for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Sony A7 IV

 Z7 II A7 IV 
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1440kClearer screen (+660k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A7 IV over the Nikon Z7 II

 A7 IV Z7 II 
IntroducedOctober 2021October 2020More recent by 12 months
Screen typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Sony A7 IV

 Z7 II A7 IV 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A7 IV Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon Z7 II enjoys exterior 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 A7 IV has sizing of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z7 II vs the A7 IV.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A7 IV size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 II and A7 IV is 61 and 61 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A7 IV top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A7 IV Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z7 II and A7 IV.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon Z7 II to show more detail having an extra 13MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older Z7 II will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A7 IV sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A7 IV Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography highlights
Sony A7 IV Portrait photography highlights
88
has manual focus
amazing MP (46MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
81
you can focus manually
great megapixels (33 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Street photography highlights
Sony A7 IV Street photography highlights
79
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
provides touch focus
weather proof
great high ISO (25,600)
79
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
comes with focus via touch
weather proofing
good high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Sports photography factors
Sony A7 IV Sports photography factors
90
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing MP (46MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
comes with phase detect AF
84
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (33 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery life (600 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z7 II
Travel photography with Sony A7 IV
72
weather proof
supports bluetooth
provides touch focus
amazing MP (46MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
80
great battery life (600 CIPA)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
great megapixels (33 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography info
Sony A7 IV Landscape photography info
88
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing MP (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
2 card slots
83
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (33MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
great battery life (600 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
does not have liveview
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging info
Sony A7 IV Vlogging info
36
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic support
does not posses selfie friendly screen
80
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic jack
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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A7 IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Sony A7 IV
 Nikon Z7 Mark IISony Alpha A7 IV
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Z7 Mark II Sony Alpha A7 IV
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2020-10-14 2021-10-21
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixels 33 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 8256 x 5504 7008 x 4672
Max native ISO 25600 51200
Max enhanced ISO 102400 204800
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 32 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 493 759
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z Sony E
Total lenses 15 172
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully articulated
Screen size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 2,100 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 3,690 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200s 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 3843840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 600 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 500 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 300 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 250 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 240 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p /
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes Yes (USB PD supported)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705 gr (1.55 lb) 699 gr (1.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 420 images 600 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots Dual Dual
Pricing at release $2,997 $2,500