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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A7S II

Portability
61
Imaging
81
Features
92
Overall
85
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Sony Alpha A7S II front
Portability
68
Imaging
61
Features
76
Overall
67

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A7S II 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
  • Announced October 2020
  • Succeeded the Nikon Z7
Sony A7S II
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Expand to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 627g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Launched October 2015
  • Earlier Model is Sony A7S
  • Newer Model is Sony A7S III
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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A7S II Overview

Lets look closer at the Nikon Z7 II versus Sony A7S II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and A7S II (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (Full frame).

Photography Glossary

The Z7 II was manufactured 5 years later than the A7S II and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Z7 II matches up vs the A7S II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Sony A7S II

 Z7 II A7S II 
LaunchedOctober 2020October 2015More recent by 61 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1229kClearer screen (+871k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7S II over the Nikon Z7 II

 A7S II Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Sony A7S II

 Z7 II A7S II 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A7S II Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z7 II offers external measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Sony A7S II has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

Check the Nikon Z7 II versus Sony A7S II in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Z7 II versus the A7S II.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A7S II size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 II and A7S II is 61 and 68 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A7S II top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A7S II Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Z7 II and A7S II.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon Z7 II to result in more detail due to its extra 34 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher Z7 II will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A7S II sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A7S II Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A7S II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7S II as a Portrait photography camera
88
you can focus manually
great MP (46MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW files
68
has manual focus
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Street photography details
Sony A7S II Street photography details
79
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
supports touch focus
environment proof
great high ISO (25,600)
78
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
above average high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z7 II
Sports photography with Sony A7S II
90
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great MP (46MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
supports phase detect AF
58
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12MP)
terrible battery life (370 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Travel photography features
Sony A7S II Travel photography features
72
environment proof
supports bluetooth
supports touch focus
great MP (46MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
49
environment proofing
terrible battery life (370 CIPA)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography factors
Sony A7S II Landscape photography factors
88
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great MP (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no low pass filter
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proof
2 card slots
71
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average high ISO (102,400)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
resolution not great (12MP)
terrible battery life (370 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging highlights
Sony A7S II Vlogging highlights
36
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone socket
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A7S II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Sony A7S II
 Nikon Z7 Mark IISony Alpha A7S II
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Z7 Mark II Sony Alpha A7S II
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2020-10-14 2015-10-12
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 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 8256 x 5504 4240 x 2832
Max native ISO 25600 102400
Max enhanced ISO 102400 409600
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 32 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 493 169
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z Sony E
Number of lenses 15 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 2,100 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
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 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
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest 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 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p [60-100Mbps]), Full HD (1920 x 1080 @ 120p/60p/60i/30p/24p [50-100Mbps]), 720p (30p [16Mbps])
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705 gr (1.55 pounds) 627 gr (1.38 pounds)
Physical 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 85
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 2993
Other
Battery life 420 photos 370 photos
Style of battery 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 shooting 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 Single
Pricing at release $2,997 $2,767