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Nikon Z7 vs Sony A9 II

Portability
62
Imaging
79
Features
89
Overall
83
Nikon Z7 front
 
Sony Alpha A9 Mark II front
Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
93
Overall
82

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A9 II Key Specs

Nikon Z7
(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
Sony A9 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
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Sony A9 II

 Z7 A9 II 
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1440kSharper display (+660k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A9 II over the Nikon Z7

 A9 II Z7 
AnnouncedOctober 2019August 2018Fresher by 13 months

Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Sony A9 II

 Z7 A9 II 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A9 II size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A9 II Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A9 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z7
Portrait photography with Sony A9 II
87
focusing manually
resolution is fantastic (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW files
85
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 Street photography info
Sony A9 II Street photography info
79
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
weather proof
great high ISO (25,600)
78
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
weather sealing
good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 Sports photography features
Sony A9 II Sports photography features
83
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is fantastic (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
comes with phase detect AF
terrible battery pack (330 CIPA)
88
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
high max frames per second (20.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (690 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A9 II as a Travel photography camera
67
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
resolution is fantastic (46 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (330 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
73
better than average battery pack (690 per charge)
weather sealing
has bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 Landscape photography details
Sony A9 II Landscape photography details
83
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is fantastic (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proof
terrible battery pack (330 shots)
86
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (690 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A9 II as a Vlogging camera
36
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone support
does not posses selfie friendly display
36
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic jack
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Nikon Z7 vs Sony A9 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 and Sony A9 II
 Nikon Z7Sony Alpha A9 Mark II
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