Z7vs ZV-1 II

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Nikon Z7 (2018) Starting from £1099 new Best for Landscape, studio, commercial View Z7

Sony ZV-1 II (2023) Starting from £649 new Best for Pocket vlogging View ZV-1 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.

Pocket Vlogging — ZV-1 II (2023): The best pocket vlogging camera — 1-inch sensor, ultrawide zoom, flip screen, and real-time Eye AF in a shirt pocket.

↓ Full specifications below

Who should buy what

Z7 (2018)

Nikon shooters who need maximum resolution
Landscape photographers coming from DSLR

ZV-1 II (2023)

Vloggers and content creators who want a pocketable fixed-lens camera
Travellers who want 4K video and a flip screen in a jacket-pocket size
ZV-1 owners who want a wider lens and improved subject tracking
Beginners who want a simple, capable vlogging camera without changing lenses

Quick take: The z7 has the highest resolution at 46mp; the zv-1 ii is the most affordable; only the z7 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification	Z7 (2018)	ZV-1 II (2023)
Price	£1,099	£649
Sensor	Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm	20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS CMOS
Resolution	45.7MP	20.1MP
Video	4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps	4K/30p, 1080p/120p
Autofocus	493-point phase-detect hybrid AF	Phase-detect + contrast, 315 points, Real-time Eye AF
Stabilisation	5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops	Optical SteadyShot (OIS)
Burst Rate	9fps	15fps
Battery Life	330 shots (CIPA)	~260 shots (CIPA)
Weight	585g (body only)	292g
Dimensions	134.0 × 100.5 × 67.5mm	105.5 × 60.0 × 43.5mm
Weather Sealed	Yes	No
Viewfinder	EVF 0.80× 3.69M-dot	None
Screen	3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M-dot	3.0" fully tilting touchscreen
Mount	Nikon Z-Mount	Fixed zoom — 18–50mm f/1.8–4.0 equiv
Memory Cards	Single XQD / CFexpress Type B	Single SD UHS-I slot
Connectivity	Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, HDMI	USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input

Suitability by genre

Genre	Z7	ZV-1 II
Vlogging & Video	—	9.0
Travel	—	9.0
Street	—	7.0
Family & Everyday	—	7.0
Portrait	—	4.0
Landscape	—	4.0

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