Z7vs FX3
VS
Sony
FX3 (2021)
Starting from £3799 new
Best for Professional video, documentary & cinematic filmmaking
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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.
Professional Video, Documentary & Cinematic Filmmaking — FX3 (2021): The definitive run-and-gun cinema camera — A7S III sensor quality in a body built specifically for video professionals.
Who should buy what
Z7 (2018)
- Nikon shooters who need maximum resolution
- Landscape photographers coming from DSLR
FX3 (2021)
- Professional videographers and filmmakers who need cinema-quality colour science in a compact body
- Documentary and run-and-gun shooters who need 4K/120p and built-in XLR audio
- Sony A7S III owners who want a purpose-built video body alongside their stills camera
- Gimbal and drone operators who need a compact full-frame cinema camera
Quick take: The z7 has the highest resolution at 46mp; the z7 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Z7 (2018) | FX3 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £3,799 |
| Sensor | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm | 12.1MP full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS (same as A7S III) |
| Resolution | 45.7MP | 12.1MP |
| Video | 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps | 4K/120p, 4K/60p 10-bit, 12-bit RAW output, S-Log3, S-Cinetone |
| Autofocus | 493-point phase-detect hybrid AF | Real-time tracking with subject recognition (human, animal) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops | 5-axis IBIS — 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 9fps | 10fps mechanical, 10fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 330 shots (CIPA) | ~640 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 585g (body only) | 715g body only (with XLR handle) |
| Dimensions | 134.0 × 100.5 × 67.5mm | 129.7 × 78.0 × 84.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.80× 3.69M-dot | None — monitor/external EVF use only |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M-dot | 3.0" touchscreen, fully articulating |
| Mount | Nikon Z-Mount | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single XQD / CFexpress Type B | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, HDMI | USB-C (10Gbps), full-size HDMI, XLR via handle, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Z7 | FX3 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Wedding | — | |
| Travel | — |
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