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Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7 II

Portability
62
Imaging
79
Features
89
Overall
83
Nikon Z7 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 II front
Portability
69
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7 II Key Specs

Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Introduced August 2018
  • Replacement is Nikon Z7 II
Sony A7 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 599g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Released November 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony A7
  • Updated by Sony A7 III
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Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7 II Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Nikon Z7 versus Sony A7 II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and A7 II (24MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The Z7 was brought out 3 years after the A7 II which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Z7 matches up against the A7 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Sony A7 II

 Z7 A7 II 
ReleasedAugust 2018November 2014Newer by 46 months
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1230kClearer display (+870k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7 II over the Nikon Z7

 A7 II Z7 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Sony A7 II

 Z7 A7 II 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7 II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z7 provides outside measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Sony A7 II has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z7 versus Sony A7 II in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Z7 compared to the A7 II.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7 II size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z7 and A7 II is 62 and 69 respectively.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7 II top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7 II Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Z7 and A7 II.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon Z7 to show greater detail having its extra 22 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent Z7 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7 II sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7 II Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 Portrait photography features
Sony A7 II Portrait photography features
87
you can focus manually
MP count excellent (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
82
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 Street photography factors
Sony A7 II Street photography factors
79
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
supports focus by touch
environment sealing
very good high ISO (25,600)
80
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 Sports photography features
Sony A7 II Sports photography features
83
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
terrible battery life (330 per charge)
74
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
supports phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
not so great battery (350 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z7
Travel photography with Sony A7 II
67
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
supports focus by touch
MP count excellent (46MP)
terrible battery life (330 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
61
weather proof
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
not so great battery (350 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 Landscape photography information
Sony A7 II Landscape photography information
83
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is decent (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
terrible battery life (330 CIPA)
80
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
not so great battery (350 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7 II as a Vlogging camera
36
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone port
does not contain selfie friendly screen
36
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
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Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 and Sony A7 II
 Nikon Z7Sony Alpha A7 II
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Z7 Sony Alpha A7 II
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-08-23 2014-11-20
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 dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 46MP 24MP
Anti alias 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 51200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 32 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 493 117
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z Sony E
Number of lenses 15 121
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 2,100k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder 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 sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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 no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 675 grams (1.49 pounds) 599 grams (1.32 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 99 90
DXO Color Depth rating 26.3 24.9
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.6 13.6
DXO Low light rating 2668 2449
Other
Battery life 330 photos 350 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage type XQD card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $2,797 $1,456