Z7 IIvs A7 V
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Landscape & Studio / High-Resolution — Z7 II (2020): The Z7 II is a landscape and studio camera first, everything else second. 45.7MP with weather sealing and dual card slots is a compelling package. If you need resolution, it delivers. If you don't, the Z6 II is the smarter buy.
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
Z7 II (2020)
- Landscape photographers who print large or need to crop significantly
- Studio and commercial photographers requiring maximum resolution
- Architecture photographers where detail is non-negotiable
- Fine-art photographers who shoot primarily from a tripod
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 z7 ii has the highest resolution at 46mp; the z7 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Z7 II (2020) | A7 V (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,699 | £2,799 |
| Sensor | 45.7MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS | Full-frame BSI-CMOS 35mm, partially stacked |
| Resolution | 45.7MP | 33.0MP |
| Video | 4K/60p, 4K/30p (oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion | 4K 60fps 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 493 points, Eye AF, subject tracking | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human, animal, bird, insect, vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops (up to 6 stops with VR lenses) | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical, 10fps electronic | 10fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~420 shots (CIPA) | 760 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 705g (body, battery, card) | 514g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 134.0 × 100.5 × 69.5mm | 131.3 × 96.4 × 70.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification | EVF 0.90× 9.44M-dot |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M dots | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.44M-dot |
| Mount | Nikon Z-mount | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual card: 1× CFexpress Type B / XQD + 1× SD UHS-II | 2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A |
| Connectivity | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi 6GHz, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Z7 II | A7 V |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Video | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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