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Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7R II

Portability
62
Imaging
79
Features
89
Overall
83
Nikon Z7 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R II front
Portability
68
Imaging
76
Features
84
Overall
79

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7R II Key Specs

Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Raise 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
  • Launched August 2018
  • New Model is Nikon Z7 II
Sony A7R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 625g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Revealed June 2015
  • Earlier Model is Sony A7R
  • New Model is Sony A7R III
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Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7R II Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Nikon Z7 and Sony A7R II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the Z7 (46MP) and the A7R II (42MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The Z7 was introduced 3 years later than the A7R II and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Z7 grades versus the A7R II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Sony A7R II

 Z7 A7R II 
RevealedAugust 2018June 2015More recent by 39 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1229kClearer display (+871k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7R II over the Nikon Z7

 A7R II Z7 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Sony A7R II

 Z7 A7R II 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7R II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z7 offers outside dimensions 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 II has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Z7 against the A7R II.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7R II size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 and A7R II is 62 and 68 respectively.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7R II top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7R II Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z7 and A7R II.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon Z7 to deliver more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent Z7 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7R II sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7R II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7R II as a Portrait photography camera
87
focusing manually
high MP (46MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW files
85
you can focus manually
megapixel count excellent (42MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z7
Street photography with Sony A7R II
79
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
supports focus by touch
environment proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
81
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather proof
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7R II as a Sports photography camera
83
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (46 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
supports phase detect auto focus
bad battery pack (330 shots)
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count excellent (42MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
comes with phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
bad battery (290 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 Travel photography highlights
Sony A7R II Travel photography highlights
67
environment proof
has bluetooth
supports focus by touch
high MP (46 megapixels)
bad battery pack (330 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly display
62
weather proof
megapixel count excellent (42 megapixels)
bad battery (290 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 Landscape photography advice
Sony A7R II Landscape photography advice
83
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (46 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proof
bad battery pack (330 CIPA)
82
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count excellent (42 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proof
bad battery (290 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 Vlogging advice
Sony A7R II Vlogging advice
36
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic socket
does not posses selfie friendly display
37
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone support
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 and Sony A7R II
 Nikon Z7Sony Alpha A7R II
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Z7 Sony Alpha A7R II
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2018-08-23 2015-06-10
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 6 Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixel 42 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 8256 x 5504 7974 x 5316
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Max boosted ISO 102400 102400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 32 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 493 399
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Sony E
Amount of lenses 15 121
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 2,100k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 9.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
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
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200s -
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 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 675g (1.49 pounds) 625g (1.38 pounds)
Physical 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 score 99 98
DXO Color Depth score 26.3 26.0
DXO Dynamic range score 14.6 13.9
DXO Low light score 2668 3434
Other
Battery life 330 images 290 images
Battery style 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
Type of storage XQD card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $2,797 $2,913