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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A7R

Portability
61
Imaging
81
Features
92
Overall
85
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Sony Alpha A7R front
Portability
78
Imaging
74
Features
76
Overall
74

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A7R Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Increase 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
  • Launched October 2020
  • Succeeded the Nikon Z7
Sony A7R
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 465g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Successor is Sony A7R II
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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A7R Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Nikon Z7 II versus Sony A7R, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and A7R (36MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (Full frame).

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The Z7 II was manufactured 6 years after the A7R which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Z7 II scores vs the A7R with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Sony A7R

 Z7 II A7R 
LaunchedOctober 2020February 2014Newer by 82 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1230kCrisper display (+870k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7R over the Nikon Z7 II

 A7R Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Sony A7R

 Z7 II A7R 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A7R Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon Z7 II offers outer measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Sony A7R has sizing of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Z7 II and the A7R.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A7R size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 II and A7R is 61 and 78 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A7R top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A7R Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The image below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Z7 II and A7R.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon Z7 II to deliver greater detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer Z7 II should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A7R sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A7R Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A7R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7R as a Portrait photography camera
88
you can focus manually
megapixel count high (46MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
84
focusing manually
great MP (36MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Street photography camera
Sony A7R as a Street photography camera
79
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
environment proofing
great ISO range (25,600)
80
has a tilting screen
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
lighter than others (465g)
great high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7R as a Sports photography camera
90
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (46 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
62
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
great MP (36MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (340 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z7 II
Travel photography with Sony A7R
72
environment proofing
has bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count high (46 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
70
lighter than others (465 grams)
weather sealing
great MP (36MP)
not so great battery (340 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography advice
Sony A7R Landscape photography advice
88
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (46MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
2 card slots
78
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
great MP (36MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (340 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z7 II
Vlogging with Sony A7R
36
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone support
does not offer selfie friendly display
36
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone support
lighter than others (465 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A7R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Sony A7R
 Nikon Z7 Mark IISony Alpha A7R
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Z7 Mark II Sony Alpha A7R
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2020-10-14 2014-02-13
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixels 36 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 8256 x 5504 7360 x 4912
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 493 25
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z Sony E
Number of lenses 15 121
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 2,100k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 lbs) 465g (1.03 lbs)
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 rating not tested 95
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 2746
Other
Battery life 420 photos 340 photos
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 recording With downloadable app
Storage type CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Two Single
Cost at launch $2,997 $1,898