Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7S III
Portability
62 Imaging
78 Features
89 Overall
82
62 Imaging
78 Features
89 Overall
82
Portability
61 Imaging
65 Features
92 Overall
75
61 Imaging
65 Features
92 Overall
75
Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7S III Key Specs
Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 46MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 64 - 25600 (Increase 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
- Launched August 2018
- Later Model is Nikon Z7 II
Sony A7S III
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 102400 (Push to 409600)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
- Announced July 2020
- Old Model is Sony A7S II
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Following is a detailed review of the Nikon Z7 and Sony A7S III, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and A7S III (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (Full frame).
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Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Z7 matches up against the A7S III in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z7 & Sony Alpha A7S III. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon Z7 Gallery & Sony A7S III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Sony A7S III
| Z7 | A7S III | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimension | 3.2" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
| Screen resolution | 2100k |  | 1440k | Clearer screen (+660k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A7S III over the Nikon Z7
| A7S III | Z7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 2020 |  | August 2018 | More modern by 23 months |
| Screen type | Fully articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Sony A7S III
| Z7 | A7S III | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7S III Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon Z7 has got exterior dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") along with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Sony A7S III has specifications of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).
Examine the Nikon Z7 and Sony A7S III in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Z7 compared to the A7S III.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z7 and A7S III is 62 and 61 respectively.
Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7S III Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The picture below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z7 and A7S III.
As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon Z7 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 34MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged Z7 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7S III Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Nikon Z7 Portrait photography info
Sony A7S III Portrait photography info
focusing manually
sensor resolution is amazing (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW files
focusing manually
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Nikon Z7 Street photography information
Sony A7S III Street photography information
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
has focus via touch
weather sealing
great high ISO (25,600)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
offers focus via touch
weather proof
good high ISO (102,400)
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Nikon Z7 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7S III as a Sports photography camera
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is amazing (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
has phase detect AF
not so great battery pack (330 per charge)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery pack (600 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Nikon Z7 Travel photography highlights
Sony A7S III Travel photography highlights
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
has focus via touch
sensor resolution is amazing (46 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (330 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
great battery pack (600 CIPA)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
offers focus via touch
selfie friendly display
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Nikon Z7 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7S III as a Landscape photography camera
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is amazing (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
not so great battery pack (330 shots)
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (102,400)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
great battery pack (600 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Nikon Z7 Vlogging factors
Sony A7S III Vlogging factors
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic jack
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Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7S III Specifications
| Nikon Z7 | Sony Alpha A7S III | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Sony |
| Model type | Nikon Z7 | Sony Alpha A7S III |
| Type | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2018-08-23 | 2020-07-21 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Expeed 6 | Bionz XR |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
| Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 858.0mm² | 847.3mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 46MP | 12MP |
| 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 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Lowest enhanced ISO | 32 | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 493 | 759 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Nikon Z | Sony E |
| Amount of lenses | 15 | 121 |
| Crop factor | 1 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Fully articulated |
| Screen diagonal | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 2,100 thousand dot | 1,440 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dot | 9,440 thousand dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | 0.91x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 9.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change 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 | no built-in flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | 1/200 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | Yes | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 675g (1.49 lbs) | 699g (1.54 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") | 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") |
| 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 | 600 photographs |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-FZ100 |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
| Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
| Type of storage | XQD card | Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots |
| Storage slots | Single | Two |
| Pricing at release | $2,797 | $3,499 |