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Z6 III vs A7C II
Quick take: The A7C II has the highest resolution at 33MP; the A7C II is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
Z6 III — Hybrid Video & Action: Partial-stacked FF sensor for near-zero blackout, 6K RAW video, and 60fps burst — Nikon's most capable hybrid.
A7C II — Full-Frame Hybrid: Full-frame AI autofocus in the most compact body available — the best camera under £1,500 for hybrid shooters.
Who should buy what
Z6 III (2024)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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
A7C II (2023)
is the right camera for you if…
- Travel photographers who want full-frame quality in the most compact body
- Hybrid shooters who need full-frame video and IBIS in a small package
- A7C owners looking for a significant AF and video upgrade
- Portrait and wedding photographers who want a discreet full-frame backup
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | Z6 IIINikon · 2024 | A7C IISony · 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,199 | £1,799Best |
| Sensor | 24.5MP Full-frame Partial-stacked CMOS | 33MP Full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.5MP | 33.0MPBest |
| Video | 6K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, N-Log, 10-bit | 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit internal |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle/aircraft) | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 6.0 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronicBest | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | ~530 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 760g (body only) | 514g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 101.5 × 74.0mm | 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.90× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| 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-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
Z6 III
A7C II
Portrait
8.4/10
8.3/10
Street
6.3/10
7.9/10
Travel
6.1/10
7.4/10
Wedding & Events
8.3/10
7.1/10
Vlogging & Video
6.6/10
7.0/10
Filmmaking
7.8/10
7.1/10
Documentary
7.9/10
7.8/10
Sports & Action
9.2/10
7.3/10
Landscape
7.0/10
6.9/10
Wildlife
8.9/10
8.0/10
Casual
5.2/10
5.9/10
Food
7.5/10
8.0/10
Macro
7.0/10
7.7/10
Architecture
7.2/10
7.0/10
Astrophotography
7.4/10
7.4/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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