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Zf vs Sony FX2

Quick take: The Sony FX2 has the highest resolution at 33MP; the Zf is the most affordable.

16 specs side by side·16 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras

How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.

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Verdictwhich should you buy?

Zf — Street & Travel Photography: Full-frame performance in a stunning retro body — the Zf's 8-stop IBIS and gorgeous design make it uniquely compelling.

Who should buy what
Zf (2023)
is the right camera for you if…
  • 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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
Specification ZfNikon · 2023Sony FX2Sony · 2025
Price £1,949Best£2,499
Sensor 24.5MP Full-frame BSI CMOS33MP full-frame Exmor R CMOS
Resolution 24.5MP33.0MPBest
Video 4K/30p oversampled, FHD/120p, N-Log, 10-bit7K-oversampled 4K/30p full-frame, 4K/60p (Super 35 crop), 10-bit, dual base ISO Log, external 16-bit RAW via HDMI
Autofocus Phase-detect 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle)Hybrid phase-detect AF with subject tracking and auto-framing
Stabilisation 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stopsDynamic Active IBIS
Burst Rate 14fps mechanical, 30fps electronicBest10fps
Battery Life ~380 shots (CIPA)600 shots (CIPA); ~100 min continuous videoBest
Weight 630g (body only)Best679g (body only)
Dimensions 144.0 × 103.0 × 49.0mm—
Weather Sealed YesYes
Viewfinder EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnificationOptional clip-on EVF, 3.68M dots
Screen 3.2" vari-angle touchscreenFully articulating touchscreen
Mount Nikon Z-mount (full-frame)Sony E-mount
Memory Cards SD UHS-II + microSD UHS-ISlot 1 CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II, slot 2 SD UHS-II
Connectivity USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-FiUSB-C, full-size HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth

Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.

How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
Zf
Sony FX2
Portrait
8.4/10
7.0/10
Street
6.5/10
5.3/10
Travel
6.4/10
6.4/10
Wedding & Events
8.1/10
6.8/10
Vlogging & Video
6.4/10
6.0/10
Filmmaking
7.3/10
8.0/10
Documentary
7.7/10
7.7/10
Sports & Action
8.2/10
6.4/10
Landscape
7.0/10
5.7/10
Wildlife
8.3/10
6.6/10
Casual
5.4/10
5.1/10
Food
7.7/10
7.5/10
Macro
7.3/10
5.4/10
Architecture
7.3/10
6.8/10
Astrophotography
7.4/10
6.3/10
Fun & simple
3.9/10
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Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →

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