Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7
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Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z7 & Sony Alpha A7. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon Z7 Gallery & Sony A7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Sony A7
Z7 | A7 | |||
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Launched | August 2018 | January 2014 | More recent by 56 months | |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 2100k | 1230k | Clearer screen (+870k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A7 over the Nikon Z7
A7 | Z7 |
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Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Sony A7
Z7 | A7 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting 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.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 and A7 is 62 and 78 respectively.
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.
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Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7 Specifications
Nikon Z7 | Sony Alpha A7 | |
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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 |