Upgrade Guide

Nikon Nikon Zf→Nikon Z7 II

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Nikon

Nikon Zf

£1699

2023

→

Upgrade to

Nikon

Z7 II

£2699 (+£1,000)

2020

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Situational

One clear hardware improvement over the Nikon Zf. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.

What's new in the Z7 II

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Full spec comparison

Spec	Nikon Zf	Z7 II
Price	£1,699	£2,699
Released	2023	2020	↓
Sensor	24.5MP Full-frame BSI CMOS	45.7MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS
Resolution	24MP	46MP	↑
Video	4K/30p oversampled, FHD/120p, N-Log, 10-bit	4K/60p, 4K/30p (oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion
Autofocus	Phase-detect 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle)	Phase-detect, 493 points, Eye AF, subject tracking
Stabilisation	5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops	5-axis IBIS, 5 stops (up to 6 stops with VR lenses)
Burst Rate	14fps mechanical, 30fps electronic	10fps mechanical, 10fps electronic	↓
Battery Life	~380 shots (CIPA)	~420 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	710g with battery	705g (body, battery, card)	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification	EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification
Screen	3.2" vari-angle touchscreen	3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M dots
Mount	Nikon Z-mount (full-frame)	Nikon Z-mount
Memory Cards	Single SD UHS-II slot	Dual card: 1× CFexpress Type B / XQD + 1× SD UHS-II

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