Z7vs A7R IV
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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.
Landscape, Studio, Commercial — A7R IV (2019): 61MP in a mirrorless body — the resolution benchmark.
Who should buy what
Z7 (2018)
- Nikon shooters who need maximum resolution
- Landscape photographers coming from DSLR
A7R IV (2019)
- Landscape photographers who print large
- Studio shooters needing maximum detail
Quick take: The a7r iv has the highest resolution at 61mp; the z7 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Z7 (2018) | A7R IV (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £2,199 |
| Sensor | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm | Full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 45.7MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps | 4K 30fps |
| Autofocus | 493-point phase-detect hybrid AF | 567-point phase-detect, real-time tracking |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 9fps | 10fps |
| Battery Life | 330 shots (CIPA) | 670 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 585g (body only) | 665g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 134.0 × 100.5 × 67.5mm | 128.9 × 96.4 × 77.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.80× 3.69M-dot | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M-dot | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.44M-dot |
| Mount | Nikon Z-Mount | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Single XQD / CFexpress Type B | 2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, HDMI | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 4.1, USB-C 3.2 |
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