Z6 IIIvs A7 II
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Hybrid Video & Action — Z6 III (2024): Partial-stacked FF sensor for near-zero blackout, 6K RAW video, and 60fps burst — Nikon's most capable hybrid.
Travel, Portrait — A7 II (2014): The camera that proved full-frame IBIS was possible in a compact body.
Who should buy what
Z6 III (2024)
- Hybrid photographers who want partially-stacked sensor speed with full-frame quality
- Z6 II owners ready for a major AF and video upgrade
- Sports and action shooters who want 6K RAW video and fast burst
- Professionals who want a versatile full-frame Z body for any situation
A7 II (2014)
- Photographers upgrading from APS-C who want full-frame on a budget
- Film shooters adapting vintage lenses (IBIS helps enormously)
Quick take: The z6 iii has the highest resolution at 24mp; the a7 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Z6 III (2024) | A7 II (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,199 | £549 |
| Sensor | 24.5MP Full-frame Partial-stacked CMOS | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 24.5MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 6K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, N-Log, 10-bit | 1080p 60fps |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle/aircraft) | 117-point phase-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 6.0 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic | 5fps |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | 350 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 760g body only | 599g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 101.5 × 74.0mm | 126.9 × 95.7 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.90× magnification | EVF 0.71× 2.36M-dot |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.23M-dot |
| Mount | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | SD / Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, NFC, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Z6 III | A7 II |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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