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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A7R V

Portability
61
Imaging
81
Features
92
Overall
85
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Sony Alpha A7R V front
Portability
60
Imaging
84
Features
96
Overall
88

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A7R V Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Boost 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
  • Launched October 2020
  • Older Model is Nikon Z7
Sony A7R V
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 723g - 131 x 97 x 82mm
  • Launched October 2022
  • Old Model is Sony A7R IV
Photography Glossary

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A7R V Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A7R V, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and A7R V (61MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The Z7 II was released 24 months earlier than the A7R V making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Z7 II matches up vs the A7R V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Sony A7R V

 Z7 II A7R V 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R V over the Nikon Z7 II

 A7R V Z7 II 
LaunchedOctober 2022October 2020More modern by 24 months
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution2360k2100kClearer display (+260k dot)
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Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Sony A7R V

 Z7 II A7R V 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display dimensions3.2"3.20"Equal display dimensions
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A7R V Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z7 II features physical dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Sony A7R V has measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 723 grams (1.59 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Z7 II and the A7R V.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A7R V size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z7 II and A7R V is 61 and 60 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A7R V top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A7R V Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z7 II and A7R V.

Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony A7R V to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 15MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The more aged Z7 II is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A7R V sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A7R V Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7R V as a Portrait photography camera
88
manual focus
megapixel count fantastic (46MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
90
focusing manually
MP count fantastic (61MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Street photography info
Sony A7R V Street photography info
79
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
environment proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
79
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
environment proofing
above average ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Sports photography information
Sony A7R V Sports photography information
90
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (46MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect AF
92
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (61 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery pack (600 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Travel photography details
Sony A7R V Travel photography details
72
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count fantastic (46MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
80
great battery pack (600 CIPA)
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
includes focus via touch
MP count fantastic (61MP)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography factors
Sony A7R V Landscape photography factors
88
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
two card slots
89
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3.20 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (61 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (32,000)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
great battery pack (600 shots)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging info
Sony A7R V Vlogging info
36
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
80
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
great video quality (7680 x 4320 pixels)
has microphone socket
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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A7R V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Sony A7R V
 Nikon Z7 Mark IISony Alpha A7R V
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Z7 Mark II Sony Alpha A7R V
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2020-10-14 2022-10-26
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixels 61 megapixels
Anti alias 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 9504 x 6336
Max native ISO 25600 32000
Max enhanced ISO 102400 102800
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 32 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 493 693
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z Sony E
Available lenses 15 187
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully articulated
Display sizing 3.2 inch 3.20 inch
Display resolution 2,100k dots 2,360k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 9,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.9x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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 Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync.
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200s 1/250s
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 7680x4320 ( 25p, 23.98)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 7680x4320
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705g (1.55 pounds) 723g (1.59 pounds)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 131 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 420 photos 600 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots Dual Dual
Retail cost $2,997 $3,900