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Nikon Z7 Series

Nikon's high-resolution full-frame Z-mount camera.

The Z7 line is Nikon's answer for photographers who need the highest resolution the Z mount offers. The original Z7 launched the Z system at 45.7MP; the Z7 II added dual card slots, dual processors and improved autofocus reliability, making it the definitive choice for landscape and studio photographers in the Z system.

📷 2 generations 💷 £ → £2699 current
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Z7
Generation 1
Nikon Z7
£1099 Released 2018 45MP full-frame in the same body as the Z6 — choose your priority.
46MP 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps 493-point phase-detect hybrid AF 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops 9fps 330 shots (CIPA) Weather sealed 585g (body only)
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Z7 II
Current generation
Nikon Z7 II
£2699 Released 2020 The Z7 II is a landscape and studio camera first, everything else second. 45.7MP with weather sealing and dual card slots is a compelling package. If you need resolution, it delivers. If you don't, the Z6 II is the smarter buy.
46MP 4K/60p, 4K/30p (oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion Phase-detect, 493 points, Eye AF, subject tracking 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops (up to 6 stops with VR lenses) 10fps mechanical, 10fps electronic ~420 shots (CIPA) Weather sealed 705g (body, battery, card)
What's new in this generation
  • Video: 4K/60p, 4K/30p (oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion
  • Price: +£1,600 vs previous
All generations at a glance
Spec Z7 (2018) Z7 II (2020)
Price £1099£2699
Resolution 46MP46MP
Video 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps4K/60p, 4K/30p (oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion
Stabilisation 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops5-axis IBIS, 5 stops (up to 6 stops with VR lenses)
Burst Rate 9fps10fps mechanical, 10fps electronic
Battery 330 shots (CIPA)~420 shots (CIPA)
Weather Sealed YesYes
Weight 585g (body only)705g (body, battery, card)