Nikon Z7 II

Nikon Z7 II is Nikon's Pro Mirrorless digital camera first released on October of 2020. It includes a 46 MegaPixel, BSI-CMOS Full frame sized sensor and has a max resolution of 8256 x 5504.

Nikon launched this model in an effort to update the previous Nikon Z7 (Read Full Comparison)

The Z7 II places at #13 out of 70 in Pro Mirrorless cameras & overall #13 out of 1465 for digital cameras in our collection. You should check out our Smart camera filter to see camera listings based on your personalized requirements.

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The Nikon Z7 II has a history of related digital cameras. Listed below, you can identify all previous and brand new models along with important specifications.

You can check the Z7 II from several angles in the gallery below.

Below is a collection of pluses and minuses of the Nikon Z7 II based on features that are normally considered necessary in a digital camera.

The sensor specification in the Nikon Z7 II is 35.9mm x 23.9mm (Full frame). The 858 mm² sensor has the ability to capture 8256 x 5504 pixels and aspect ratios of 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9. The camera features Image Stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis). Sensor stabilization is more desirable than digital stabilization as the latter might lead to cropping.

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The BSI-CMOS sensor has 46MP and features a standard ISO range of 64 - 25600. This ISO can be extended electronically to 32 - 102400. RAW format is supported so you have wider room to maneuver in post.

Nikon opted to skip the anti-alias filter for the Nikon Z7 II. This can result in more clearer pictures but could introduce moire under certain conditions.

The image below illustrates the Z7 II's sensor dimensions compared to other popular sizes. The Z7 II sensor has a crop factor of 1 and is outlined in green.

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To get a sense of specific aspect ratios, you can refer to the graphic below.

Nikon Z7 II has a weight of 1.55 pounds (705g or 24.87 ounces) & the measurement of the camera is 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8"). The weight of typical Pro Mirrorless camera is 722g so the Nikon Z7 II is very much the same when compared to its competitors.

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Listed below is a photo of the Nikon Z7 II besides a soft drink to help you get a feel for its scale.

The top view below will provide the button arrangement on the Z7 II.

The Z7 II fits the Nikon Z mount and has 31 lenses to choose from. Below is some of the lenses we have in our database which will work with the Z7 II.

ModelVisualizeFocal LengthApertureStabilizedWeight

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f3.5-6.3 VR18-140mmf/3.5-6.3 315g

Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Z85mmf/1.4740g

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Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70mm F4 S24-70mmf/4 500g

Venus Laowa Argus 33mm F0.95 CF APO33mmf/1590g

Nikon Nikkor Z 24-200mm F4-6.3 VR24-200mmf/4-6.3 570g

Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Z14mmf/2.8810g

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Nikon Nikkor Z 24mm F1.8 S24mmf/1.8 450g

The Z7 II has the following connectivity:

• USB Yes
• Wireless Yes
• Bluetooth Yes
• HDMI Yes

Digital cameras that come with NFC and Bluetooth compatibility are able to be used wirelessly via smartphones. You are able to send images and sometimes adjust settings without connecting straight to the camera.

Many applications even stream a Liveview and hit the shutter in case you are not close to the camera. If the camera provides a HDMI port, it can easily be hooked up to an external monitor. The majority of cameras will allow you to charge the battery pack through the USB port.

The max video resolution in the Nikon Z7 II is 3840 x 2160 and you can shoot in MPEG-4 and H.264 file format. 2160p delivers a fantastic resolution for video. You are able to crop to 1080p in order to get improved video. Be wary of the considerable file sizes and ensure you have got high quality SD cards that have fast write speeds. The body does come with both headphone and microphone socket making it incredibly valuable whilst recording sound.

Nikon Z7 II provides environment proofing which makes it a excellent choice for use in tough conditions. This is particularly valuable if you are not sure about the elements you may encounter in outdoor photography.

The Nikon Z7 II includes a 3.2" tilting display screen supporting a resolution of 2,100k dots.

Moreover the display screen is touch friendly so you are able to change focus point as well as change settings using your finger. The Z7 II also has a Top LCD screen allowing you to instantly checkout the camera's settings.

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The View Finder specifications for Nikon Z7 II are below:

• ViewFinder Electronic
• Resolution 3,690k dots
• Coverage 100 percent
• Magnification 0.8x

For bright outdoor situations which make the camera displays washed out and difficult to see, viewfinders are pretty helpful.

Nikon Z7 II continuous shooting speed is 10.0 frames/s. The max shutter speed is 1/8000s.

Nikon Z7 II features external flash support but is lacking inbuilt flash. The maximum flash sync speed is 1/200s.

Nikon Z7 II features both Phase Detect Autofocus plus Contrast Based Autofocus. Phase Detection autofocusing is a lot quicker and accurate when compared to Contrast Based autofocusing. The camera includes Face detection which can be handy for portrait photography.

It includes 493 focus points to pick from. Nikon Z7 II has tap to focus. You are able to use your fingers in order to change focus. It also comes with Tracking Autofocus for subjects that move. Nikon Z7 II has got manual focusing if needed in low light or you require more exact focusing control.

The battery pack on the Nikon Z7 II is fashioned to last for 420 photographs as per the CIPA benchmarks making it similar to it's competitors. The usual Pro Mirrorless camera battery life is 460. Olympus E-M1X has got the maximum (870) battery life in this kind of cameras.

Listed below is a listing of Pro Mirrorless cameras having the strongest battery life:

ModelVisualizeBattery LifeRAWNFCBluetooth

Olympus E-M1X
Z7 II vs E-M1X870 yesnoyes

Fujifilm GFX 100
Z7 II vs Fujifilm GFX 100800 yesnoyes

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Canon R3
Z7 II vs R3760 yesnoyes

Nikon Z9
Z7 II vs Z9740 yesnoyes

Leica M11
Z7 II vs M11700 yesnono

The following diagram indicates a summary of the Nikon Z7 II for various types of photography. To learn more, visit the specific paragraph below.

The Nikon Z7 II gets a score of 88 which is excellent, and means the camera is a outstanding option to use for portraits. Taking portrait photos leans greatly towards sensor dimension, support for RAW photos plus the option to use external lighting.

Getting a very high rating of 79, the Nikon Z7 II is a tremendous fit to use in street photography. A decent street photography camera features a perfect balance of picture quality and portability.

A very high sports photography points tally of 90 means the Nikon Z7 II is a terrific choice for shooting sports. A camera should have very good autofocus plus continuous shooting for sports photography.

Portability is really crucial in choosing a travel camera. All things considered, the Nikon Z7 II gets a nice 72 for a travel camera which makes it a respectable option to take on your holidays.

For those who are looking to choose a camera for landscape photography, the most significant aspect will no doubt be image quality. The Nikon Z7 II and it's impressive grade of 88 as a landscape camera is a superb fit in the current market.

A vlogging camera really should offer a articulating display screen, mic input and preferably image stabilization. Considering every thing, the Nikon Z7 II is simply not very good as a vlog camera as it gets a awful score of 36.

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