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Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7

Portability
62
Imaging
78
Features
89
Overall
82
Nikon Z7 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 front
Portability
78
Imaging
70
Features
80
Overall
74

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7 Key Specs

Nikon Z7
(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 Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Introduced August 2018
  • Replacement is Nikon Z7 II
Sony A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 474g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Replacement is Sony A7 II
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Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and A7 (24MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (Full frame).

Photography Glossary

The Z7 was brought out 4 years later than the A7 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Z7 grades vs the A7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Sony A7

 Z7 A7 
LaunchedAugust 2018January 2014More recent by 56 months
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1230kClearer screen (+870k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7 over the Nikon Z7

 A7 Z7 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Sony A7

 Z7 A7 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon Z7 enjoys exterior measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") along with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 has sizing of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

Check out the Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Z7 and the A7.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 and A7 is 62 and 78 respectively.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The visual here should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z7 and A7.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon Z7 to show extra detail having its extra 22MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger Z7 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 Portrait photography features
Sony A7 Portrait photography features
86
you can focus manually
amazing resolution (46 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW formats
82
focusing manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 Street photography information
Sony A7 Street photography information
79
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
features focus by touch
environment sealing
very good ISO range (25,600)
79
tilting screen
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (474g)
great ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z7
Sports photography with Sony A7
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing resolution (46 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
low battery (330 per charge)
66
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
environment proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (340 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 Travel photography highlights
Sony A7 Travel photography highlights
67
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
features focus by touch
amazing resolution (46MP)
low battery (330 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competition in class (474 grams)
environment proof
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
terrible battery (340 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A7 Landscape photography highlights
82
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a good size (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing resolution (46 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
low battery (330 CIPA)
75
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good megapixels (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (340 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z7
Vlogging with Sony A7
36
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic port
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
35
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone support
lighter than competition in class (474g)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 and Sony A7
 Nikon Z7Sony Alpha A7
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Z7 Sony Alpha A7
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-08-23 2014-01-22
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 6 Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 46MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 8256 x 5504 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 50
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 493 117
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z Sony E
Number of lenses 15 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 2,100k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 675g (1.49 lbs) 474g (1.04 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 99 90
DXO Color Depth score 26.3 24.8
DXO Dynamic range score 14.6 14.2
DXO Low light score 2668 2248
Other
Battery life 330 shots 340 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - 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
Storage type XQD card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $2,797 $798