Z7vs A7C 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.
Full-Frame Hybrid — A7C II (2023): Full-frame AI autofocus in the most compact body available — the best camera under £1,500 for hybrid shooters.
Who should buy what
Z7 (2018)
- Nikon shooters who need maximum resolution
- Landscape photographers coming from DSLR
A7C II (2023)
- Travel photographers who want full-frame quality in the most compact body
- Hybrid shooters who need full-frame video and IBIS in a small package
- A7C owners looking for a significant AF and video upgrade
- Portrait and wedding photographers who want a discreet full-frame backup
Quick take: The z7 has the highest resolution at 46mp; the z7 is the most affordable; only the z7 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Z7 (2018) | A7C II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm | 33MP Full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 45.7MP | 33.0MP |
| Video | 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps | 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit internal |
| Autofocus | 493-point phase-detect hybrid AF | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 9fps | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 330 shots (CIPA) | ~530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 585g (body only) | 514g body only |
| Dimensions | 134.0 × 100.5 × 67.5mm | 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.80× 3.69M-dot | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M-dot | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Nikon Z-Mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single XQD / CFexpress Type B | Dual slots: SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type A |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, HDMI | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Z7 | A7C II |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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