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Nikon Z7 Mark II vs Nikon Z7
Nikon Z7 Mark II
Camera summary
The Nikon Z7 Mark II, made by Nikon, is a powerful SLR-style mirrorless camera. Announced on Oct. 14, 2020. This camera has a Max Boosted ISO of 102400. This kind of camera will offer a good performance under low light conditions, probably has a pleasant grain effect in your pictures.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
5.0 out of 5 stars
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| Connectivity |
5.0 out of 5 stars
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| Exposure mode |
3.3 out of 5 stars
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| Photography features |
4.3 out of 5 stars
|
| Physical |
0.7 out of 5 stars
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| Average Score |
3.7 out of 5 stars
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Predecessor
This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Nikon Z7, with advanced features and improved performance.
Compare this camera to the Nikon Z7
Sensor
This camera has a BSI-CMOS sensor with a 46 Megapixels resolution.
Focus points
This camera has 493 focus points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects
Max video resolutions
Expect recording in 3840 x 2160 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, H.264.
Connectivity
Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Battery life
The battery of this camera can last up to 420 shots per charge with the included EN-EL15c battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.
Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.
Environmental sealing
This camera offers enviromental sealing keeping it protected and safe from environmental damage.
Nikon Z7
Camera summary
The Nikon Z7, made by Nikon, is a powerful SLR-style mirrorless camera. Announced on Aug. 23, 2018. This camera has a Max Boosted ISO of 102400. This kind of camera will offer a good performance under low light conditions, probably has a pleasant grain effect in your pictures.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
5.0 out of 5 stars
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| Connectivity |
5.0 out of 5 stars
|
| Exposure mode |
3.3 out of 5 stars
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| Photography features |
4.3 out of 5 stars
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| Physical |
0.6 out of 5 stars
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| Average Score |
3.6 out of 5 stars
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Successor
This camera has now been superseeded by the Nikon Z7 Mark II, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.
Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.
Compare this camera to its successor Nikon Z7 Mark II
Sensor
This camera has a BSI-CMOS sensor with a 46 Megapixels resolution.
Focus points
This camera has 493 focus points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects
Max video resolutions
Expect recording in 3840 x 2160 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, H.264.
Connectivity
Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Battery life
The battery of this camera can last up to 330 shots per charge with the included EN-EL15b battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.
Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.
Environmental sealing
This camera offers enviromental sealing keeping it protected and safe from environmental damage.
Autofocus specs |
Nikon Z7 Mark II | Nikon Z7 |
|---|---|---|
| Af center | Yes |
Yes |
| Af continuous | Yes |
Yes |
| Af Contrast Detection | Yes |
Yes |
| Af Face detection | Yes |
Yes |
| Af live view | Yes |
Yes |
| Af multi area | Yes |
Yes |
| Af phase detection | Yes |
Yes |
| Af selective | Yes |
Yes |
| Af single | Yes |
Yes |
| Af touch | Yes |
Yes |
| Af tracking | Yes |
Yes |
| Number of cross focus points | - | - |
| Number of focus points | 493 | 493 |
Connectivity |
Nikon Z7 Mark II | Nikon Z7 |
| HDMI | Yes |
Yes |
| USB | USB | USB |
| Wireless connectivity | Built-In | Built-In |
| DXO color depth | 26.3 | 26.3 |
| DXO dynamic range | 14.7 | 14.6 |
| DXO low light ISO | 2841.0 | 2668.0 |
| DXO overall score | 100.0 | 99.0 |
Exposure mode |
Nikon Z7 Mark II | Nikon Z7 |
| AF area | No |
No |
| average | Yes |
Yes |
| Center weighted | Yes |
Yes |
| Multi segment | Yes |
Yes |
| partial | No |
No |
| spot | Yes |
Yes |
General |
Nikon Z7 Mark II | Nikon Z7 |
| AKA | - | - |
| announced | Oct. 14, 2020 | Aug. 23, 2018 |
| Body type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| brand | Nikon | Nikon |
| msrp | $1,996.95 | $1,275.00 |
| model | Nikon Z7 Mark II | Nikon Z7 |
| Predecessor model | Nikon Z7 | |
| Successor model | Nikon Z7 Mark II | |
Lense |
Nikon Z7 Mark II | Nikon Z7 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1x | 1x |
| Lens mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
| Manual focus | Yes |
Yes |
| Macro focus range | - | - |
| Number of lenses | 115 | 115 |
Other features |
Nikon Z7 Mark II | Nikon Z7 |
| GPS | - | - |
| Self-timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) |
| Storage slots | 2 | 1 |
| Storage type | CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) | XQD card |
| Timelapse recording | No |
No |
Photography features |
Nikon Z7 Mark II | Nikon Z7 |
| AE bracketing | Yes |
Yes |
| Aperture priority | Yes |
Yes |
| Built-in flash | No |
No |
| Custom white balance | Yes |
Yes |
| Exposure compensation | Yes |
Yes |
| External flash | Yes |
Yes |
| Flash modes | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off |
| Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Image stabilization | Yes |
Yes |
| Manual exposure mode | Yes |
Yes |
| Max continuous shooting | 10.0 fps | 9.0 fps |
| Max mechanical shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 | 30 |
| Shutter priority | Yes |
Yes |
| WB bracketing | Yes |
Yes |
Physical |
Nikon Z7 Mark II | Nikon Z7 |
| Battery life | 420 shots | 330 shots |
| Battery model | EN-EL15c | EN-EL15b |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Crush proof | No |
No |
| Dust proof | No |
No |
| Environmental sealing | Yes |
Yes |
| Freeze proof | No |
No |
| Physical dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm | 134 x 101 x 68mm |
| Shock proof | No |
No |
| Water proof | No |
No |
| Weight | 705 grs | 675 grs |
Screen |
Nikon Z7 Mark II | Nikon Z7 |
| Live view | Yes |
Yes |
| Screen resolution | - | - |
| Screen size | - | - |
| Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
| Touch screen | Yes |
Yes |
Sensor |
Nikon Z7 Mark II | Nikon Z7 |
| Max boosted ISO | 102400 | 102400 |
| Max image resolution | 8256 x 5504 | 8256 x 5504 |
| Max native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 64 |
| RAW support | Yes |
Yes |
| Sensor area | - | - |
| Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 23.9 mm | 35.9 x 23.9 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 46 | 46 |
| Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Headphone port |
Nikon Z7 Mark II | Nikon Z7 |
| Headphone port | Yes |
Yes |
| Max video resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Microphone port | Yes |
Yes |
| Video formats | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Viewfinder |
Nikon Z7 Mark II | Nikon Z7 |
| viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| viewfinder coverage | - | - |
| viewfinder magnification | - | - |
| viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dots | 3,690k dots |