Nikon Z7 II vs Sony NEX-7
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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony NEX-7 Key Specs
(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
- Released October 2020
- Earlier Model is Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 400g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
- Announced December 2011

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony NEX-7 Overview
On this page, we are evaluating the Nikon Z7 II and Sony NEX-7, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and NEX-7 (24MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and NEX-7 (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

The Z7 II was brought out 8 years after the NEX-7 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the Z7 II matches up against the NEX-7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony NEX-7 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z7 Mark II & Sony Alpha NEX-7. The entire galleries are available at Nikon Z7 II Gallery & Sony NEX-7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Sony NEX-7
Z7 II | NEX-7 | |||
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Announced | October 2020 | ![]() | December 2011 | More modern by 108 months |
Display dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 921k | Clearer display (+1179k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-7 over the Nikon Z7 II
NEX-7 | Z7 II |
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Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Sony NEX-7
Z7 II | NEX-7 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Nikon Z7 II vs Sony NEX-7 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z7 II enjoys physical measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-7 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon Z7 II and Sony NEX-7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Z7 II and the NEX-7.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 II and NEX-7 is 61 and 84 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony NEX-7 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z7 II and NEX-7.
To sum up, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Z7 II featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon Z7 II will offer extra detail having its extra 22MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger Z7 II should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony NEX-7 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony NEX-7 Specifications
Nikon Z7 Mark II | Sony Alpha NEX-7 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Z7 Mark II | Sony Alpha NEX-7 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Released | 2020-10-14 | 2011-12-13 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 858.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 46MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 8256 x 5504 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 16000 |
Max boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 32 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 493 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon Z | Sony E |
Number of lenses | 15 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3.2" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 2,100 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 6.00 m |
Flash settings | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/200 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 705 gr (1.55 lbs) | 400 gr (0.88 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 81 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1016 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 420 photos | 430 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 or 5 images)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 2 | One |
Launch price | $2,997 | $699 |