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Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7R V

Portability
62
Imaging
78
Features
89
Overall
82
Nikon Z7 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R V front
Portability
60
Imaging
84
Features
96
Overall
88

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7R V Key Specs

Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Expand 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
  • Replacement is Nikon Z7 II
Sony A7R V
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 723g - 131 x 97 x 82mm
  • Introduced October 2022
  • Previous Model is Sony A7R IV
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Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7R V Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon Z7 versus Sony A7R V, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and A7R V (61MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The Z7 was released 5 years before the A7R V which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Z7 grades against the A7R V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Sony A7R V

 Z7 A7R V 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R V over the Nikon Z7

 A7R V Z7 
IntroducedOctober 2022August 2018Newer by 50 months
Screen typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution2360k2100kCrisper screen (+260k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Sony A7R V

 Z7 A7R V 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen size3.2"3.20"Same screen dimensions
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7R V Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z7 enjoys physical 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 V has measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 723 grams (1.59 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon Z7 versus Sony A7R V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Z7 vs the A7R V.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7R V size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 and A7R V is 62 and 60 respectively.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7R V top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7R V Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The picture below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Z7 and A7R V.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony A7R V to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 15MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged Z7 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7R V sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7R V Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7R V as a Portrait photography camera
86
focusing manually
fantastic sensor resolution (46MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focus
supports RAW formats
90
manual focus
MP count high (61 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 Street photography factors
Sony A7R V Street photography factors
79
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
supports focus by touch
environment sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
79
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
provides touch focus
environment sealing
great high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 Sports photography details
Sony A7R V Sports photography details
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic sensor resolution (46 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
terrible battery pack (330 CIPA)
92
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (61MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery (600 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 Travel photography factors
Sony A7R V Travel photography factors
67
environment sealing
has bluetooth
supports focus by touch
fantastic sensor resolution (46MP)
terrible battery pack (330 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
80
good battery (600 CIPA)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
provides touch focus
MP count high (61MP)
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z7
Landscape photography with Sony A7R V
82
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic sensor resolution (46 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
terrible battery pack (330 shots)
89
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3.20")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (61MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
great high ISO (32,000)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
good battery (600 CIPA)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7R V as a Vlogging camera
36
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic socket
does not have a selfie friendly screen
80
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
great video quality (7680 x 4320 pixels)
does have external microphone support
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Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7R V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 and Sony A7R V
 Nikon Z7Sony Alpha A7R V
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Z7 Sony Alpha A7R V
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2018-08-23 2022-10-26
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 46MP 61MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 8256 x 5504 9504 x 6336
Maximum native ISO 25600 32000
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 102800
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 32 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 493 693
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z Sony E
Amount of lenses 15 187
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully articulated
Display sizing 3.2 inches 3.20 inches
Display resolution 2,100 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 9,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.9x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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 Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync.
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 7680x4320 ( 25p, 23.98)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 7680x4320
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 675 gr (1.49 lbs) 723 gr (1.59 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") 131 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 99 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 26.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2668 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 shots 600 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type XQD card Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots One Dual
Retail cost $2,797 $3,900