Nikon Z7 vs Sony A9 II
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Nikon Z7 vs Sony A9 II Key Specs
(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
- Announced August 2018
- Updated by Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 678g - 129 x 96 x 76mm
- Announced October 2019
- Replaced the Sony A9
Nikon Z7 vs Sony A9 II Overview
In this write-up, we are analyzing the Nikon Z7 and Sony A9 II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and A9 II (24MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (Full frame).
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe Z7 was manufactured 13 months before the A9 II making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Z7 scores vs the A9 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon Z7 vs Sony A9 II Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z7 & Sony Alpha A9 Mark II. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon Z7 Gallery & Sony A9 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Sony A9 II
Z7 | A9 II | |||
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Display sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 2100k | 1440k | Sharper display (+660k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A9 II over the Nikon Z7
A9 II | Z7 | |||
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Announced | October 2019 | August 2018 | Fresher by 13 months |
Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Sony A9 II
Z7 | A9 II | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Nikon Z7 vs Sony A9 II Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z7 features outside measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Sony A9 II has measurements of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon Z7 and Sony A9 II in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Z7 and the A9 II.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 and A9 II is 62 and 62 respectively.
Nikon Z7 vs Sony A9 II Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The visual below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z7 and A9 II.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon Z7 to give you more detail due to its extra 22 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older Z7 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
Nikon Z7 vs Sony A9 II Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon Z7 vs Sony A9 II Specifications
Nikon Z7 | Sony Alpha A9 Mark II | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Z7 | Sony Alpha A9 Mark II |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Announced | 2018-08-23 | 2019-10-03 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed 6 | BIONZ X |
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 area | 858.0mm² | 847.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 46 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 8256 x 5504 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 51200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 102400 | 204800 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 32 | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 493 | 693 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon Z | Sony E |
Amount of lenses | 15 | 121 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen size | 3.2" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 2,100 thousand dot | 1,440 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dot | 3,686 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Max silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 9.0fps | 20.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated 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 | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/200 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 675 gr (1.49 pounds) | 678 gr (1.49 pounds) |
Dimensions | 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") | 129 x 96 x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") |
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 photographs | 690 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous, 3 or 5 frames) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | XQD card | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) |
Storage slots | 1 | 2 |
Launch price | $2,797 | $4,498 |