Z6vs A7 V
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Travel, Portrait, Video — Z6 (2018): Nikon's proof of concept — and a genuinely excellent camera.
Portrait, Wedding, Travel, Video — A7 V (2024): The definitive full-frame mirrorless. Hard to argue for anything else at this price.
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 V (2024)
- A7 III or A7 IV owners ready for a meaningful upgrade
- Photographers who want one camera to cover everything
Quick take: The a7 v 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 V (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £749 | £2,799 |
| Sensor | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm | Full-frame BSI-CMOS 35mm, partially stacked |
| Resolution | 24.5MP | 33.0MP |
| Video | 4K 30fps (full-width), 1080p 120fps | 4K 60fps 10-bit |
| Autofocus | 273-point phase-detect hybrid AF | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human, animal, bird, insect, vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 12fps | 10fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 310 shots (CIPA) | 760 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 585g (body only) | 514g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 134.0 × 100.5 × 67.5mm | 131.3 × 96.4 × 70.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.80× 3.69M-dot | EVF 0.90× 9.44M-dot |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M-dot | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.44M-dot |
| Mount | Nikon Z-Mount | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Single XQD / CFexpress Type B | 2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, HDMI | Wi-Fi 6GHz, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 |
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