Clicky

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7c

Portability
62
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z7 front
 
Sony Alpha A7c front
Portability
78
Imaging
75
Features
88
Overall
80

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7c Key Specs

Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Boost 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
  • Introduced August 2018
  • Refreshed by Nikon Z7 II
Sony A7c
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
  • Announced September 2020
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7c Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Nikon Z7 versus Sony A7c, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and A7c (24MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (Full frame).

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

The Z7 was introduced 3 years prior to the A7c and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Z7 grades vs the A7c in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

        

Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Sony A7c

 Z7 A7c 
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k922kClearer display (+1178k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Nikon Z7

 A7c Z7 
AnnouncedSeptember 2020August 2018More recent by 25 months
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Sony A7c

 Z7 A7c 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7c Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z7 features physical 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) whilst the Sony A7c has dimensions of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

Compare the Nikon Z7 versus Sony A7c in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Z7 compared to the A7c.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7c size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Z7 and A7c is 62 and 78 respectively.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7c top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7c Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z7 and A7c.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon Z7 to offer extra detail using its extra 22 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The older Z7 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7c sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7c Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7c as a Portrait photography camera
86
has manual focus
fantastic megapixels (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW files
78
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 Street photography advice
Sony A7c Street photography advice
79
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
features touch focus
weather proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
85
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
has touch to focus
environment proof
very good high ISO (51,200)
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 Sports photography highlights
Sony A7c Sports photography highlights
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
supports phase detect auto focus
not so great battery power (330 per charge)
87
silent shutter (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
good battery life (740 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7c as a Travel photography camera
66
weather proof
supports bluetooth
features touch focus
fantastic megapixels (46MP)
not so great battery power (330 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
86
good battery life (740 shots)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
has touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 Landscape photography information
Sony A7c Landscape photography information
82
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proof
not so great battery power (330 per charge)
87
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
good battery life (740 CIPA)
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z7
Vlogging with Sony A7c
36
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic port
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
86
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic port
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 and Sony A7c
 Nikon Z7Sony Alpha A7c
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Z7 Sony Alpha A7c
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-08-23 2020-09-14
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 46MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 8256 x 5504 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 51200
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 204800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 32 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 493 693
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z Sony E
Total lenses 15 122
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully articulated
Screen size 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 2,100k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.59x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 9.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 675 grams (1.49 lbs) 509 grams (1.12 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 740 shots
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 feature
Type of storage XQD card SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $2,797 $1,800