Nikon Zfvs A7S II

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Nikon Nikon Zf Nikon Nikon Zf (2023) Starting from £1699 new Best for Street & travel photography View Nikon Zf
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Sony A7S II Sony A7S II (2015) Starting from £799 new Best for Low-light video, documentary & available-light filmmaking View A7S II

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.

Low-Light Video, Documentary & Available-Light Filmmaking — A7S II (2015): A landmark in mirrorless history — the first Sony with IBIS and internal 4K, its low-light video capability still impresses today at a used-market price.

↓ Full specifications below

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

A7S II (2015)

  • Filmmakers and videographers who want legendary low-light performance at a used-price discount
  • Documentary shooters working in unpredictable available light conditions
  • A7S III shooters who want a second Sony FE body for backup or B-camera use
  • Budget-conscious video producers who want full-frame 4K with S-Log at an accessible price

Quick take: The nikon zf has the highest resolution at 24mp; the a7s ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Nikon Zf (2023)A7S II (2015)
Price £1,699 £799
Sensor 24.5MP Full-frame BSI CMOS 12.1MP full-frame BSI Exmor CMOS
Resolution 24.5MP 12.1MP
Video 4K/30p oversampled, FHD/120p, N-Log, 10-bit 4K/30p internal (full sensor readout), 1080p/120p, S-Log2/S-Log3
Autofocus Phase-detect 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) 169 phase-detect + 25 contrast AF — limited by modern standards
Stabilisation 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops 5-axis IBIS — 4.5 stops (first Sony mirrorless with IBIS)
Burst Rate 14fps mechanical, 30fps electronic 5fps continuous
Battery Life ~380 shots (CIPA) ~370 shots (CIPA)
Weight 710g with battery 584g body only
Dimensions 144.0 × 103.0 × 49.0mm 126.9 × 95.7 × 60.3mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes
Viewfinder EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.71× magnification
Screen 3.2" vari-angle touchscreen 3.0" tilting LCD, 1.23M dots
Mount Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount)
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-II slot Dual SD UHS-I slots
Connectivity USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi USB Micro-B, Bluetooth (via app), Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack
Genre Nikon ZfA7S II
Street
9.0
4.0
Portrait
9.0
7.0
Travel
9.0
Landscape
9.0
Vlogging & Video
7.0
9.0
Sports & Action
4.0
Low Light
9.0
Wedding
7.0
Sports
4.0
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