Z6vs A7 IV

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Nikon Z6 (2018) Starting from £749 new Best for Travel, portrait, video View Z6

Sony A7 IV (2021) Starting from £2299 new Best for Portrait & wedding photography View A7 IV

GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?

Travel, Portrait, Video — Z6 (2018): Nikon's proof of concept — and a genuinely excellent camera.

Portrait & Wedding Photography — A7 IV (2021): The full-frame portrait benchmark — 33MP, AI Eye AF, and exceptional skin-tone rendering in a pro-grade hybrid body.

↓ Full specifications below

Who should buy what

Z6 (2018)

Nikon DSLR users making their first move to mirrorless
Photographers who want full-frame Nikon glass on a budget

A7 IV (2021)

Working photographers who want a reliable full-frame all-rounder
Portrait, wedding, and event photographers needing 33MP and fast AF
A7 III owners ready for a major upgrade in resolution, AF, and video
Hybrid shooters who want 4K/60p and 33MP stills in one dependable body

Quick take: The a7 iv has the highest resolution at 33mp; the z6 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification	Z6 (2018)	A7 IV (2021)
Price	£749	£2,299
Sensor	Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm	33MP Full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS
Resolution	24.5MP	33.0MP
Video	4K 30fps (full-width), 1080p 120fps	4K/60p oversampled, 10-bit internal, S-Log3, S-Cinetone
Autofocus	273-point phase-detect hybrid AF	759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition
Stabilisation	5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops	5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops
Burst Rate	12fps	10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic
Battery Life	310 shots (CIPA)	~580 shots (CIPA)
Weight	585g (body only)	659g body only
Dimensions	134.0 × 100.5 × 67.5mm	131.3 × 96.4 × 79.8mm
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	EVF 0.80× 3.69M-dot	EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.78× magnification
Screen	3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M-dot	3.0" vari-angle touchscreen
Mount	Nikon Z-Mount	Sony FE (full-frame E-mount)
Memory Cards	Single XQD / CFexpress Type B	Dual slots: CFexpress Type A + SD UHS-II
Connectivity	Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, HDMI	USB-C (3.2 Gen 2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi

Suitability by genre

Genre	Z6	A7 IV
Studio Portraits	—	9.0
Outdoor Portraits	—	9.0
Wedding & Events	—	9.0
Vlogging & Video	—	9.0
Landscape	—	9.0
Sports & Action	—	7.0

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