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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
61 Imaging
80 Features
92 Overall
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Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88 Imaging
55 Features
86 Overall
67

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Raise 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
  • Launched October 2020
  • Old Model is Nikon Z7
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Released May 2020
  • Newer Model is Sony ZV-1 II
Photography Glossary

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon Z7 II vs Sony ZV-1, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and ZV-1 (1") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z7 II was announced 5 months later than the ZV-1 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Z7 II matches up against the ZV-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Sony ZV-1

		

		

			
 Z7 II ZV-1 
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k922kSharper screen (+1178k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Nikon Z7 II

		

		

			
 ZV-1 Z7 II 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Sony ZV-1

		

		

			
 Z7 II ZV-1 
ReleasedOctober 2020May 2020Same age
Focus manually  More precise focus
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon Z7 II vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z7 II has external measurements 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 ZV-1 has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
Check the Nikon Z7 II vs Sony ZV-1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Z7 II against the ZV-1.
Nikon Z7 II vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 II and ZV-1 is 61 and 88 respectively.
Nikon Z7 II vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z7 II vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, its tough to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The visual below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z7 II and ZV-1.
As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Z7 II using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon Z7 II will result in more detail with its extra 26MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively.
	
			Nikon Z7 II vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z7 II vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon Z7 II vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography details
Sony ZV-1 Portrait photography details
88
 has manual focus
 fantastic MP (46MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 has face detect focus
 saves RAW formats
73
 focusing manually
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (1")
 comes with face detect focusing
 supports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Nikon Z7 II Street photography details
Sony ZV-1 Street photography details
79
 screen tilts
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 saves RAW formats
 supports focus via touch
 environment proofing
 great high ISO (25,600)
85
 screen articulates fully
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 nice sensor size (1")
 supports RAW files
 supports touch focus
 lighter than others in class (294g)
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Sports Comparison
Nikon Z7 II Sports photography info
Sony ZV-1 Sports photography info
90
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 fantastic MP (46MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 has tracking focus
 environment proofing
 supports phase detect auto focus
71
 quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
 high max frames per second (24.0 fps)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (1")
 comes with tracking focus
 supports phase detect AF
 bad battery pack (260 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison
Nikon Z7 II Travel photography features
Sony ZV-1 Travel photography features
72
 environment proofing
 has bluetooth
 supports focus via touch
 fantastic MP (46 megapixels)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
81
 lighter than others in class (294g)
 has bluetooth
 supports touch focus
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 selfie friendly screen
 relatively wide (24mm)
 fast max aperture (f1.8)
 bad battery pack (260 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography advice
Sony ZV-1 Landscape photography advice
88
 has manual focus
 change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 nice screen size (3.2 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 fantastic MP (46 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 doesnt have anti aliasing filter
 great high ISO (25,600)
 saves RAW formats
 environment proofing
 2 card slots
70
 focusing manually
 relatively wide (24mm)
 fast max aperture (f1.8)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (20MP)
 nice sensor size (1")
 supports RAW files
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 bad battery pack (260 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Nikon Z7 II
Vlogging with Sony ZV-1
36
 touchscreen functionality
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 has face detect focus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 comes with microphone support
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
86
 relatively wide (24mm)
 fast max aperture (f1.8)
 selfie friendly screen
 touchscreen functionality
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect focusing
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 comes with microphone socket
 lighter than others in class (294 grams)
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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Sony ZV-1
 Nikon Z7 Mark IISony ZV-1
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Z7 Mark II Sony ZV-1
Type Pro Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2020-10-14 2020-05-27
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 8256 x 5504 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 25600
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW pictures    
Minimum enhanced ISO 32 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 493 315
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximum aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus range - 5cm
Total lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 2.7
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 2,100k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 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 Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
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 PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file 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
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 705 gr (1.55 lbs) 294 gr (0.65 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 420 pictures 260 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 2 One
Price at release $2,997 $750