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Nikon Z7 vs Sony FX3

Portability
62
Imaging
78
Features
89
Overall
82
Nikon Z7 front
 
Sony FX3 front
Portability
62
Imaging
65
Features
92
Overall
75

Nikon Z7 vs Sony FX3 Key Specs

Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Expand 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
  • Newer Model is Nikon Z7 II
Sony FX3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Expand to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 716g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
  • Revealed February 2021
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Nikon Z7 vs Sony FX3 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Nikon Z7 and Sony FX3, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and FX3 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The Z7 was unveiled 3 years before the FX3 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony FX3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Z7 grades vs the FX3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Sony FX3

 Z7 FX3 
Screen dimensions3.2"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1440kCrisper screen (+660k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony FX3 over the Nikon Z7

 FX3 Z7 
RevealedFebruary 2021August 2018Fresher by 30 months
Screen typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Sony FX3

 Z7 FX3 
Manual focus More exact focus
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z7 vs Sony FX3 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z7 enjoys outside dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Sony FX3 has measurements of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 716 grams (1.58 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Z7 versus the FX3.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony FX3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 and FX3 is 62 and 62 respectively.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony FX3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Sony FX3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The visual below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Z7 and FX3.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon Z7 to offer you greater detail having an extra 34MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The older Z7 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony FX3 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Sony FX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 vs Sony FX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 Portrait photography features
Sony FX3 Portrait photography features
86
focusing manually
amazing sensor resolution (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
71
has manual focus
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 Street photography advice
Sony FX3 Street photography advice
79
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
offers touch focus
weather sealing
very good ISO range (25,600)
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
offers touch to focus
environment proofing
good high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Sports photography camera
Sony FX3 as a Sports photography camera
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing sensor resolution (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
not so great battery (330 per charge)
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery life (600 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low megapixels (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Travel photography camera
Sony FX3 as a Travel photography camera
67
weather sealing
has bluetooth
offers touch focus
amazing sensor resolution (46MP)
not so great battery (330 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
71
good battery life (600 per charge)
environment proofing
has bluetooth
offers touch to focus
display is selfie friendly
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony FX3 as a Landscape photography camera
82
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing sensor resolution (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
not so great battery (330 per charge)
77
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3.00")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good high ISO (102,400)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
good battery life (600 shots)
has dual storage slots
low megapixels (12MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 Vlogging info
Sony FX3 Vlogging info
36
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
77
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic jack
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Nikon Z7 vs Sony FX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 and Sony FX3
 Nikon Z7Sony FX3
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Z7 Sony FX3
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2018-08-23 2021-02-23
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 6 -
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 8256 x 5504 4240 x 2832
Max native ISO 25600 102400
Max enhanced ISO 102400 409600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 32 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 493 759
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z Sony E
Amount of lenses 15 187
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully articulated
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 3.00 inch
Display resolution 2,100k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 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 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
Max 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 675 grams (1.49 lb) 716 grams (1.58 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 99 85
DXO Color Depth rating 26.3 24.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.6 13.4
DXO Low light rating 2668 3900
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 600 photographs
Battery format 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 With downloadable app
Storage media XQD card Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots One Two
Retail price $2,797 $3,900