Z6 IIIvs A7R IV
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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.
Landscape, Studio, Commercial — A7R IV (2019): 61MP in a mirrorless body — the resolution benchmark.
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
A7R IV (2019)
- Landscape photographers who print large
- Studio shooters needing maximum detail
Quick take: The a7r iv has the highest resolution at 61mp. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Z6 III (2024) | A7R IV (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,199 | £2,199 |
| Sensor | 24.5MP Full-frame Partial-stacked CMOS | Full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 24.5MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | 6K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, N-Log, 10-bit | 4K 30fps |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle/aircraft) | 567-point phase-detect, real-time tracking |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 6.0 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic | 10fps |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | 670 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 760g body only | 665g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 101.5 × 74.0mm | 128.9 × 96.4 × 77.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.90× magnification | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.44M-dot |
| Mount | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | 2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 4.1, USB-C 3.2 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Z6 III | A7R IV |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wedding & Events | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Architecture | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Travel | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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