Nikon Zfvs A7 II
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street & Travel Photography — Nikon Zf (2023): Full-frame performance in a stunning retro body — the Zf's 8-stop IBIS and gorgeous design make it uniquely compelling.
Travel, Portrait — A7 II (2014): The camera that proved full-frame IBIS was possible in a compact body.
Who should buy what
Nikon Zf (2023)
- Photographers who want full-frame Z quality in a retro-styled body
- Street and travel photographers attracted to the classic dial aesthetic
- Zfc owners who want to step up to full-frame without losing the retro design
- Anyone who wants the best-looking full-frame mirrorless available
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 nikon zf has the highest resolution at 24mp; the a7 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Nikon Zf (2023) | A7 II (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,699 | £549 |
| Sensor | 24.5MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 24.5MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 4K/30p oversampled, FHD/120p, N-Log, 10-bit | 1080p 60fps |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) | 117-point phase-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 14fps mechanical, 30fps electronic | 5fps |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | 350 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 710g with battery | 599g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 144.0 × 103.0 × 49.0mm | 126.9 × 95.7 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification | EVF 0.71× 2.36M-dot |
| Screen | 3.2" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.23M-dot |
| Mount | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | SD / Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, NFC, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Nikon Zf | A7 II |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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