Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7S

Let's examine more closely at the Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7S, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and A7S (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The Z7 was brought out 4 years later than the A7S and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Z7 grades vs the A7S when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z7 & Sony Alpha A7S. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon Z7 Gallery & Sony A7S Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z7 features external measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Sony A7S has dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Z7 versus the A7S.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 and A7S is 62 and 77 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Z7 and A7S.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon Z7 to resolve more detail having its extra 34 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Z7 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.