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Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7S II

Portability
62
Imaging
79
Features
89
Overall
83
Nikon Z7 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S II front
Portability
68
Imaging
61
Features
76
Overall
67

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7S II Key Specs

Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Revealed August 2018
  • Replacement is Nikon Z7 II
Sony A7S II
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Push to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 627g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Introduced October 2015
  • Superseded the Sony A7S
  • Replacement is Sony A7S III
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Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7S II Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Nikon Z7 versus Sony A7S II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and A7S II (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The Z7 was unveiled 2 years after the A7S II which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Z7 scores against the A7S II for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Sony A7S II

 Z7 A7S II 
IntroducedAugust 2018October 2015Newer by 35 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1229kSharper display (+871k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7S II over the Nikon Z7

 A7S II Z7 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Sony A7S II

 Z7 A7S II 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7S II Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z7 comes with external dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Sony A7S II has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

Check out the Nikon Z7 versus Sony A7S II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Z7 and the A7S II.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7S II size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Z7 and A7S II is 62 and 68 respectively.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7S II top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7S II Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z7 and A7S II.

As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon Z7 to render more detail having an extra 34 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The newer Z7 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7S II sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7S II Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7S II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z7
Portrait photography with Sony A7S II
87
you can focus manually
megapixel count fantastic (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
68
has manual focus
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 Street photography features
Sony A7S II Street photography features
79
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
features focus via touch
environment proof
great high ISO (25,600)
78
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
great high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 Sports photography features
Sony A7S II Sports photography features
83
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (46 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
supports phase detect AF
not so great battery pack (330 CIPA)
58
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
bad battery pack (370 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7S II as a Travel photography camera
67
environment proof
has bluetooth
features focus via touch
megapixel count fantastic (46 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (330 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
49
weather proof
bad battery pack (370 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z7
Landscape photography with Sony A7S II
83
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
not so great battery pack (330 shots)
71
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great high ISO (102,400)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
bad battery pack (370 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 Vlogging factors
Sony A7S II Vlogging factors
36
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic support
display is not selfie friendly
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone support
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7S II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 and Sony A7S II
 Nikon Z7Sony Alpha A7S II
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Z7 Sony Alpha A7S II
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2018-08-23 2015-10-12
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 6 Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 8256 x 5504 4240 x 2832
Highest native ISO 25600 102400
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 409600
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 32 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 493 169
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z Sony E
Number of lenses 15 121
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 9.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200s -
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 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p [60-100Mbps]), Full HD (1920 x 1080 @ 120p/60p/60i/30p/24p [50-100Mbps]), 720p (30p [16Mbps])
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 675 gr (1.49 pounds) 627 gr (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 Overall rating 99 85
DXO Color Depth rating 26.3 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.6 13.3
DXO Low light rating 2668 2993
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 370 photographs
Form of battery 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 shooting With downloadable app
Storage type XQD card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $2,797 $2,767