Nikon Zfvs A7 III
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.
All-Round Photography & Video — A7 III (2018): Still one of the best all-round cameras money can buy — particularly strong used. The A7 III proved that full-frame doesn't have to mean compromises, and nothing at this price point has meaningfully beaten it.
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 III (2018)
- Enthusiast photographers upgrading from APS-C for the first time
- Working photographers who need reliable AF and weather sealing
- Anyone who shoots in low light regularly
- Hybrid shooters needing both stills and video performance
Quick take: The nikon zf has the highest resolution at 24mp. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Nikon Zf (2023) | A7 III (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,699 | £1,699 |
| Sensor | 24.5MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 24.2MP Full-Frame Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.5MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p oversampled, FHD/120p, N-Log, 10-bit | 4K/30p (6K oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) | Phase-detect, 693 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 14fps mechanical, 30fps electronic | 10fps with AF/AE tracking |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | ~710 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 710g with battery | 565g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 144.0 × 103.0 × 49.0mm | 126.9 × 95.6 × 73.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.78× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 921k dots |
| Mount | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Dual SD (UHS-II slot 1, UHS-I slot 2) |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C (USB 3.2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Nikon Zf | A7 III |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Video | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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