Z7vs A7 II
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Landscape, Studio, Commercial — Z7 (2018): 45MP full-frame in the same body as the Z6 — choose your priority.
Travel, Portrait — A7 II (2014): The camera that proved full-frame IBIS was possible in a compact body.
Who should buy what
Z7 (2018)
- Nikon shooters who need maximum resolution
- Landscape photographers coming from DSLR
A7 II (2014)
- Photographers upgrading from APS-C who want full-frame on a budget
- Film shooters adapting vintage lenses (IBIS helps enormously)
Quick take: The z7 has the highest resolution at 46mp; the a7 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Z7 (2018) | A7 II (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £549 |
| Sensor | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 45.7MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps | 1080p 60fps |
| Autofocus | 493-point phase-detect hybrid AF | 117-point phase-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 9fps | 5fps |
| Battery Life | 330 shots (CIPA) | 350 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 585g (body only) | 599g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 134.0 × 100.5 × 67.5mm | 126.9 × 95.7 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.80× 3.69M-dot | EVF 0.71× 2.36M-dot |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M-dot | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.23M-dot |
| Mount | Nikon Z-Mount | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Single XQD / CFexpress Type B | SD / Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, HDMI | Wi-Fi, NFC, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
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