Z6 IIIvs A7
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.
Camera History & Full-Frame Introduction — A7 (2013): The camera that changed photography — the world's first compact full-frame mirrorless, the A7 launched a product family that redefined what was possible.
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 (2013)
- Photographers interested in the camera that launched the full-frame mirrorless era
- Budget-conscious buyers who want to experience full-frame image quality at minimal cost
- Sony FE system users who want the original A7 for sentimental or historical value
- Those adapting vintage lenses who want full-frame with phase-detect AF at low cost
Quick take: The z6 iii has the highest resolution at 24mp; the a7 is the most affordable; only the z6 iii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Z6 III (2024) | A7 (2013) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,199 | £299 |
| Sensor | 24.5MP Full-frame Partial-stacked CMOS | 24.3MP Full-Frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.5MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 6K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, N-Log, 10-bit | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle/aircraft) | 117 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect AF points |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 6.0 stops | None |
| Burst Rate | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic | 5fps |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | ~340 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 760g body only | 474g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 101.5 × 74.0mm | 126.9 × 94.4 × 48.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.90× magnification | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.71× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots (no tilt, no touch) |
| Mount | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Z6 III | A7 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Street | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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