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Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7R III

Portability
62
Imaging
79
Features
89
Overall
83
Nikon Z7 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R III front
Portability
63
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7R III Key Specs

Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Push 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
  • Announced August 2018
  • Updated by Nikon Z7 II
Sony A7R III
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Revealed October 2017
  • Previous Model is Sony A7R II
  • New Model is Sony A7R IV
Photography Glossary

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7R III Overview

The following is a thorough review of the Nikon Z7 and Sony A7R III, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the Z7 (46MP) and the A7R III (42MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (Full frame).

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The Z7 was released 11 months after the A7R III which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Z7 grades vs the A7R III in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Sony A7R III

 Z7 A7R III 
RevealedAugust 2018October 2017Newer by 11 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1440kCrisper display (+660k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Nikon Z7

 A7R III Z7 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Sony A7R III

 Z7 A7R III 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7R III Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Nikon Z7 offers outside measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Sony A7R III has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

Look at the Nikon Z7 and Sony A7R III in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Z7 versus the A7R III.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7R III size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 and A7R III is 62 and 63 respectively.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7R III top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7R III Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Z7 and A7R III.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon Z7 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The newer Z7 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7R III sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7R III Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 Portrait photography details
Sony A7R III Portrait photography details
87
you can focus manually
MP count fantastic (46 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
86
manual focus
great resolution (42MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 Street photography information
Sony A7R III Street photography information
79
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
provides focus via touch
environment proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
79
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
offers touch to focus
weather proofing
great ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z7
Sports photography with Sony A7R III
83
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
low battery power (330 CIPA)
89
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great resolution (42 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery pack (650 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7R III as a Travel photography camera
67
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
provides focus via touch
MP count fantastic (46 megapixels)
low battery power (330 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
74
good battery pack (650 per charge)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
offers touch to focus
great resolution (42 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 Landscape photography info
Sony A7R III Landscape photography info
83
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (46 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
low battery power (330 per charge)
87
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great resolution (42MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (32,000)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
good battery pack (650 per charge)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7R III as a Vlogging camera
36
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone port
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
37
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic support
display isn't selfie friendly
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Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7R III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 and Sony A7R III
 Nikon Z7Sony Alpha A7R III
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Z7 Sony Alpha A7R III
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2018-08-23 2017-10-25
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 6 Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixels 42 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 8256 x 5504 7952 x 5304
Max native ISO 25600 32000
Max enhanced ISO 102400 102400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 32 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 493 425
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z Sony E
Number of lenses 15 121
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 2,100k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 3,686k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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 Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
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 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
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 675 grams (1.49 lbs) 657 grams (1.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 99 100
DXO Color Depth score 26.3 26.0
DXO Dynamic range score 14.6 14.7
DXO Low light score 2668 3523
Other
Battery life 330 shots 650 shots
Form 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 type XQD card Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one)
Card slots 1 2
Retail price $2,797 $2,800