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Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7R

Portability
62
Imaging
79
Features
89
Overall
83
Nikon Z7 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R front
Portability
78
Imaging
74
Features
76
Overall
74

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7R 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 Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Released August 2018
  • Successor is Nikon Z7 II
Sony A7R
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 465g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Renewed by Sony A7R II
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Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7R Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7R, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and A7R (36MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (Full frame).

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The Z7 was introduced 4 years after the A7R which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Z7 grades vs the A7R with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Sony A7R

 Z7 A7R 
RevealedAugust 2018February 2014Newer by 56 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1230kClearer display (+870k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7R over the Nikon Z7

 A7R Z7 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Sony A7R

 Z7 A7R 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7R Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z7 comes with outer measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Sony A7R has proportions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7R in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Z7 and the A7R.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7R size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 and A7R is 62 and 78 respectively.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7R top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7R Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Z7 and A7R.

Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon Z7 to give you greater detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent Z7 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7R sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7R Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 Portrait photography information
Sony A7R Portrait photography information
87
has manual focus
MP count fantastic (46MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW files
84
you can focus manually
high MP (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 Street photography information
Sony A7R Street photography information
79
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
supports touch to focus
environment proof
good high ISO (25,600)
80
tilting screen
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
lighter than average (465 grams)
great ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 Sports photography info
Sony A7R Sports photography info
83
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (46 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
supports phase detect auto focus
terrible battery pack (330 per charge)
62
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
high MP (36MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (340 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z7
Travel photography with Sony A7R
67
environment proof
has bluetooth
supports touch to focus
MP count fantastic (46MP)
terrible battery pack (330 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly display
70
lighter than average (465 grams)
environment proof
high MP (36MP)
not so great battery power (340 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z7
Landscape photography with Sony A7R
83
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (46 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proof
terrible battery pack (330 per charge)
78
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
high MP (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (340 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 Vlogging information
Sony A7R Vlogging information
36
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic jack
does not contain selfie friendly display
36
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone support
lighter than average (465 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
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Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 and Sony A7R
 Nikon Z7Sony Alpha A7R
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Z7 Sony Alpha A7R
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2018-08-23 2014-02-13
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 6 Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixels 36 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 8256 x 5504 7360 x 4912
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Max boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 493 25
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z Sony E
Total lenses 15 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.71x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 675 gr (1.49 lb) 465 gr (1.03 lb)
Physical 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 rating 99 95
DXO Color Depth rating 26.3 25.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.6 14.1
DXO Low light rating 2668 2746
Other
Battery life 330 photos 340 photos
Battery style 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
Type of storage XQD card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $2,797 $1,898