Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7 IV
Portability
62 Imaging
79 Features
89 Overall
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62 Imaging
79 Features
89 Overall
83
Portability
61 Imaging
81 Features
92 Overall
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61 Imaging
81 Features
92 Overall
85
Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7 IV Key Specs
Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 46MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 64 - 25600 (Push 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 IV
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 33MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
- Released October 2021
- Older Model is Sony A7 III
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On this page, we are evaluating the Nikon Z7 versus Sony A7 IV, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and A7 IV (33MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (Full frame).
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe Z7 was unveiled 4 years prior to the A7 IV and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Z7 matches up against the A7 IV in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z7 & Sony Alpha A7 IV. The full galleries are available at Nikon Z7 Gallery & Sony A7 IV Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Sony A7 IV
| Z7 | A7 IV | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3.2" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 2100k |  | 1440k | Crisper display (+660k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A7 IV over the Nikon Z7
| A7 IV | Z7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | October 2021 |  | August 2018 | Fresher by 38 months |
| Display type | Fully articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Sony A7 IV
| Z7 | A7 IV | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7 IV Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z7 offers physical dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Sony A7 IV has measurements of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon Z7 versus Sony A7 IV in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Z7 and the A7 IV.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 and A7 IV is 62 and 61 respectively.
Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7 IV Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The visual below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z7 and A7 IV.
Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon Z7 to resolve greater detail having an extra 13MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The older Z7 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7 IV Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Nikon Z7 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A7 IV Portrait photography highlights
you can focus manually
excellent megapixels (46MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detection focus
saves RAW formats
has manual focus
great sensor resolution (33MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focus
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
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Street photography with Nikon Z7
Street photography with Sony A7 IV
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
has touch to focus
weather proof
great ISO range (25,600)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
has touch focus
weather proof
very good ISO range (51,200)
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Nikon Z7 Sports photography highlights
Sony A7 IV Sports photography highlights
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
has phase detect auto focus
bad battery (330 per charge)
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor resolution (33MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery power (600 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
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Nikon Z7 Travel photography features
Sony A7 IV Travel photography features
weather proof
has bluetooth
has touch to focus
excellent megapixels (46MP)
bad battery (330 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
better than average battery power (600 shots)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
has touch focus
great sensor resolution (33 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
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Nikon Z7 Landscape photography features
Sony A7 IV Landscape photography features
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
bad battery (330 CIPA)
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor resolution (33 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
weather proof
better than average battery power (600 CIPA)
has double storage slots
does not have liveview
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Nikon Z7 Vlogging factors
Sony A7 IV Vlogging factors
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic support
display is not selfie friendly
selfie friendly display
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic port
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Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7 IV Specifications
| Nikon Z7 | Sony Alpha A7 IV | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Sony |
| Model | Nikon Z7 | Sony Alpha A7 IV |
| Type | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2018-08-23 | 2021-10-21 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Expeed 6 | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
| Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 858.0mm² | 852.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 46 megapixels | 33 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 8256 x 5504 | 7008 x 4672 |
| Max native ISO | 25600 | 51200 |
| Max boosted ISO | 102400 | 204800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Minimum boosted ISO | 32 | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 493 | 759 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Nikon Z | Sony E |
| Number of lenses | 15 | 172 |
| Crop factor | 1 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Tilting | Fully articulated |
| Screen diagonal | 3.2" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 2,100k dot | 1,440k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dot | 3,690k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | 0.78x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 9.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | 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 |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | 1/200 seconds | 1/200 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 | 3843840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 600 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 500 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 300 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 250 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 240 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes (USB PD supported) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 675 gr (1.49 lbs) | 699 gr (1.54 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") | 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 99 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 26.3 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 14.6 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 2668 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 330 shots | 600 shots |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-FZ100 |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | XQD card | Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots |
| Storage slots | 1 | Two |
| Price at launch | $2,797 | $2,500 |
