Z7vs Z7 II
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Landscape, Studio, Commercial — Z7 (2018): 45MP full-frame in the same body as the Z6 — choose your priority.
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.
Who should buy what
Z7 (2018)
- Nikon shooters who need maximum resolution
- Landscape photographers coming from DSLR
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
Quick take: The z7 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Z7 (2018) | Z7 II (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £2,699 |
| Sensor | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm | 45.7MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 45.7MP | 45.7MP |
| Video | 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps | 4K/60p, 4K/30p (oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | 493-point phase-detect hybrid AF | Phase-detect, 493 points, Eye AF, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops (up to 6 stops with VR lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 9fps | 10fps mechanical, 10fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 330 shots (CIPA) | ~420 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 585g (body only) | 705g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 134.0 × 100.5 × 67.5mm | 134.0 × 100.5 × 69.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.80× 3.69M-dot | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M-dot | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M dots |
| Mount | Nikon Z-Mount | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single XQD / CFexpress Type B | Dual card: 1× CFexpress Type B / XQD + 1× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, HDMI | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Z7 | Z7 II |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Architecture | — | |
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Video | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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