Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A7c
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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A7c Key Specs
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- 46MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 64 - 25600 (Expand 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
- Introduced October 2020
- Replaced the Nikon Z7
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- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
- Launched September 2020
Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A7c Overview
Below is a in depth comparison of the Nikon Z7 II and Sony A7c, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and A7c (24MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (Full frame).
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe Z7 II was manufactured at a similar time to the A7c which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Z7 II scores vs the A7c in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A7c Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z7 Mark II & Sony Alpha A7c. The entire galleries are available at Nikon Z7 II Gallery & Sony A7c Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Sony A7c
Z7 II | A7c | |||
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Display size | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 2100k | 922k | Crisper display (+1178k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Nikon Z7 II
A7c | Z7 II | |||
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Display type | Fully articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Sony A7c
Z7 II | A7c | |||
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Launched | October 2020 | September 2020 | Similar age | |
Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A7c Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon Z7 II provides exterior dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Sony A7c has specifications of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).
Compare the Nikon Z7 II and Sony A7c in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Z7 II and the A7c.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 II and A7c is 61 and 78 respectively.
Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A7c Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Z7 II and A7c.
As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon Z7 II to give you greater detail due to its extra 22MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively.
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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A7c Specifications
Nikon Z7 Mark II | Sony Alpha A7c | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Z7 Mark II | Sony Alpha A7c |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2020-10-14 | 2020-09-14 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-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 surface area | 858.0mm² | 852.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 46MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 8256 x 5504 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 51200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 102400 | 204800 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 32 | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 493 | 693 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon Z | Sony E |
Number of lenses | 15 | 122 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fully articulated |
Screen size | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 2,100 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dot | 2,360 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Max silent shutter speed | - | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | 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 | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/200s | - |
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 | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 705 gr (1.55 pounds) | 509 gr (1.12 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") |
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 photographs | 740 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) |
Storage slots | 2 | Single |
Cost at release | $2,997 | $1,800 |