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Z7 II vs Sony FX5
Quick take: The Z7 II has the highest resolution at 46MP; the Z7 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?
Z7 II — Landscape & Studio / High-Resolution: 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.
Who should buy what
Z7 II (2020)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | Z7 IINikon · 2020 | Sony FX5Sony · 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,499Best | £4,699 |
| Sensor | 45.7MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS | 16.6MP full-frame stacked Exmor RS CMOS |
| Resolution | 45.7MPBest | 16.6MP |
| Video | 4K/60p, 4K/30p (oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion | 5K/60p open-gate, 4K/120p, internal RAW/X-OCN, 10-bit Log, triple base ISO |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 493 points, Eye AF, subject tracking | AI-powered hybrid phase-detect AF (759 points) with subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops (up to 6 stops with VR lenses) | IBIS with Dynamic Active Mode |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical, 10fps electronic | 10fps |
| Battery Life | ~420 shots (CIPA)Best | ~105 min actual recording, ~170 min continuous (LCD) |
| Weight | 615g (body only)Best | 734g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 134.0 × 100.5 × 69.5mm | — |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification | Optional detachable EVF (DVF-EL1), OLED |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M dots | Fully articulating touchscreen (4-axis arm) |
| Mount | Nikon Z-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual card: 1× CFexpress Type B / XQD + 1× SD UHS-II | CFexpress Type A + SDXC (dual) |
| Connectivity | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, full-size HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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
Z7 II
Sony FX5
Portrait
7.9/10
6.9/10
Street
6.0/10
5.3/10
Travel
6.0/10
6.2/10
Wedding & Events
7.5/10
7.0/10
Filmmaking
6.6/10
8.7/10
Documentary
6.9/10
8.3/10
Sports & Action
7.2/10
6.8/10
Landscape
6.8/10
5.1/10
Wildlife
7.4/10
6.8/10
Casual
4.7/10
5.1/10
Food
7.0/10
7.4/10
Macro
6.8/10
5.2/10
Architecture
6.8/10
6.1/10
Astrophotography
6.0/10
6.7/10
Vlogging & Video
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6.1/10
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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