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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A9

Portability
61
Imaging
81
Features
92
Overall
85
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Sony Alpha A9 front
Portability
65
Imaging
74
Features
93
Overall
81

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A9 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Bump 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
  • Revealed October 2020
  • Previous Model is Nikon Z7
Sony A9
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 673g - 127 x 96 x 63mm
  • Released April 2017
  • Updated by Sony A9 II
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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A9 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Nikon Z7 II and Sony A9, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and A9 (24MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The Z7 II was manufactured 3 years later than the A9 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Z7 II matches up versus the A9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Sony A9

 Z7 II A9 
ReleasedOctober 2020April 2017Fresher by 43 months
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1440kCrisper display (+660k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Nikon Z7 II

 A9 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Sony A9

 Z7 II A9 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A9 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon Z7 II features external dimensions 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 A9 has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") with a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Z7 II vs the A9.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A9 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z7 II and A9 is 61 and 65 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A9 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A9 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The photograph here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Z7 II and A9.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon Z7 II to resolve greater detail due to its extra 22 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent Z7 II will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A9 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A9 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography info
Sony A9 Portrait photography info
88
you can focus manually
megapixel count fantastic (46 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focus
exports RAW files
84
manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z7 II
Street photography with Sony A9
79
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
supports touch focus
weather proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
79
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
features focus by touch
environment proof
good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Sports photography details
Sony A9 Sports photography details
90
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (46MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
87
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (20.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery life (650 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z7 II
Travel photography with Sony A9
72
weather proofing
has bluetooth
supports touch focus
megapixel count fantastic (46MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
74
better than average battery life (650 CIPA)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
features focus by touch
good MP (24 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z7 II
Landscape photography with Sony A9
88
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (46 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
86
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
better than average battery life (650 shots)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging information
Sony A9 Vlogging information
36
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone jack
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
37
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone jack
does not have selfie friendly display
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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Sony A9
 Nikon Z7 Mark IISony Alpha A9
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Z7 Mark II Sony Alpha A9
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2020-10-14 2017-04-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-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 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 8256 x 5504 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 204800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 32 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 493 693
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z Sony E
Number of lenses 15 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 2,100k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 3,686k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705 gr (1.55 lbs) 673 gr (1.48 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 127 x 96 x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 92
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.3
DXO Low light score not tested 3517
Other
Battery life 420 photographs 650 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots Dual Dual
Retail pricing $2,997 $4,498