Who should buy the Z7?

Nikon shooters who need maximum resolution Landscape photographers coming from DSLR

What is the Z7 best used for?

Landscape, Architecture, Portrait, Travel.

How much does the Z7 cost in the UK?

The Z7 starts from £1099 in the UK, available across 4 retailers. Prices are tracked live on GearFrame.

Nikon

Nikon Z7

Name: Z7
Brand: Nikon
Availability: InStock

The Z7 was Nikon's resolution flagship at launch — 45.7MP in a compact weather-sealed body. It shares the Z6's body exactly, making them a compelling comparison for those choosing between resolution and low-light capability.

GearFrame's Take

45MP full-frame in the same body as the Z6 — choose your priority.

Starting from

£1099 new

Available at 4 retailers

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Value & Depreciation

£3399

Launch price

→

£1099

Today

68%

Value drop

Over ~8 years, this camera has cost roughly £288/year to own (buy at launch price, sell today).

Core

Released

2018

Sensor

Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm

Resolution

45.7 MP

Mount

Nikon Z-Mount

Dimensions

134.0 × 100.5 × 67.5mm

Weight

585g (body only)

Weather Sealed

Yes

Performance

Autofocus

493-point phase-detect hybrid AF

Stabilisation

5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops

Burst Rate

9fps

Battery Life

330 shots (CIPA)

Features

Video

4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps

Viewfinder

EVF 0.80× 3.69M-dot

Screen

3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M-dot

Memory Cards

Single XQD / CFexpress Type B

Connectivity

Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, HDMI

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Who should buy this

Nikon shooters who need maximum resolution
Landscape photographers coming from DSLR

GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Portrait

9.0

Landscape

9.0

Architecture

9.0

Street

7.0

Travel

8.0

Wedding & Events

8.0

Vlogging & Video

6.0

✅ Great For

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Landscape 45.7MP full-frame with excellent dynamic range — every landscape scene resolves extraordinary detail.

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Architecture 45.7MP captures fine architectural detail and allows aggressive cropping without quality loss.

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Portrait 45.7MP and Nikon's colour science produce portraits with natural skin tones and exceptional fine detail.

✈️

Travel Weather sealed and a capable all-rounder, though 45.7MP files are large. The Z6 is lighter and leaner for travel.

⚠️ Not Ideal For

🏅

Sports & Action 45.7MP files fill buffers quickly. AF tracking is less competitive than Sony or Canon for fast action.

🌌

Low Light High-resolution sensors have smaller photosites — high-ISO performance trails the 24MP Z6 noticeably.

📝 How suitability scores are calculated Scores reflect the aggregated consensus from verified purchaser reviews across tracked UK retailers, weighted by photography genre tags applied by reviewers. This is community opinion — not GearFrame editorial assessment. See our full methodology →