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Comparison of Nikon Z7 and Nikon Z7 II [S]ave

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Nikon Z7 ×
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General
ModelNikon Z7Nikon Z7 II
BrandNikonNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberZ7Z7 II
Alternate model number(s)
  • z 7
  • z 7 ii
Camera formatCompact System CameraCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20182020
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)134134
Width (mm)6870
Height (mm)101101
Weight (g)1,175705
Waterproof--
Predecessor-Nikon Z7
SuccessorNikon Z7-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)45.745.7
Sensor format35mm35mm
Sensor area (mm²)858.01858.01
Sensor width (mm)35.935.9
Sensor height (mm)23.923.9
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)4.354.35
Focal Length Multiplier (x)11
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterNoneNone
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization++
On-sensor phase detect++
Dxo sensor score99-
Dxo color depth score (bit)26.3-
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)14.6-
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)2,668-
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2704 x 1800(4.9 mp 3:2)
  • 2752 x 2752(7.6 mp 1:1)
  • 3440 x 2752(9.5 mp 5:4)
  • 3840 x 2160(8.3 mp 16:9)
  • 4048 x 2696(10.9 mp 3:2)
  • 4128 x 2320(9.6 mp 16:9)
  • 4128 x 2752(11.4 mp 3:2)
  • 4128 x 4128(17.0 mp 1:1)
  • 5152 x 4120(21.2 mp 5:4)
  • 5408 x 3600(19.5 mp 3:2)
  • 5504 x 5504(30.3 mp 1:1)
  • 6192 x 3480(21.5 mp 16:9)
  • 6192 x 4128(25.6 mp 3:2)
  • 6880 x 5504(37.9 mp 5:4)
  • 8256 x 4640(38.3 mp 16:9)
  • 8256 x 5504(45.4 mp 3:2)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2704 x 1800(4.9 mp 3:2)
  • 2752 x 2752(7.6 mp 1:1)
  • 3440 x 2752(9.5 mp 5:4)
  • 3840 x 2160(8.3 mp 16:9)
  • 4048 x 2696(10.9 mp 3:2)
  • 4128 x 2320(9.6 mp 16:9)
  • 4128 x 2752(11.4 mp 3:2)
  • 4128 x 4128(17.0 mp 1:1)
  • 5152 x 4120(21.2 mp 5:4)
  • 5408 x 3600(19.5 mp 3:2)
  • 5504 x 5504(30.3 mp 1:1)
  • 6192 x 3480(21.5 mp 16:9)
  • 6192 x 4128(25.6 mp 3:2)
  • 6880 x 5504(37.9 mp 5:4)
  • 8256 x 4640(38.3 mp 16:9)
  • 8256 x 5504(45.4 mp 3:2)
Image file format
  • and small available (medium and small images are recorded at a bit depth of 12 bits using lossless compression)
  • compressed
  • jpeg (exif 2.31)
  • large
  • lossless compressed
  • medium
  • nef (raw): 12 or 14 bit
  • or uncompressed
  • tiff
  • and small available (medium and small images are recorded at a bit depth of 12 bits using lossless compression)
  • compressed
  • jpeg (exif 2.31)
  • large
  • lossless compressed
  • medium
  • nef (raw): 12 or 14 bit
  • or uncompressed
  • tiff
Continuous-mode (fps)910
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
Movie max framerate (fps)120120
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV/MP4 (H.265/MPEG-4 AVC, Linear PCM/AAC audio)MOV/MP4 (H.265/MPEG-4 AVC, Linear PCM/AAC audio)
Composite video out--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountNikon ZNikon Z
LensNikkor Z 24-70mm f/4 SNikkor Z 24-70mm f/4 S
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 70.0024.00 - 70.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)24.00 - 70.0024.00 - 70.00
Zoom ratio (x)2.922.92
Aperture range (f)0.05 - 0.250.05 - 0.25
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)3030
Filter thread (mm)7272
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 1.5
  • 1.5
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeHybrid phase-detection/contrast AF; 493 (single-point AF); PinpointHybrid phase-detection/contrast AF; 493 (single-point AF); Pinpoint
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF: 1.27-cm/0.5-in., approx. 3690k-dot (Quad VGA) OLED with color balance and auto and 11-level manualbrightness controlsEVF: 1.27-cm/0.5-in., approx. 3690k-dot (Quad VGA) OLED with color balance and auto and 11-level manualbrightness controls
Focus peaking++
Evf resolution (dots)3,686,4003,686,400
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.80.8
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.8-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)3.23.2
Rear display resolution (dots)2,100,0002,100,000
Touchscreen++
Articulating screen++
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)3232
Top deck display++
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)25,60025,600
Minimum iso (native)6464
Iso settingsAuto, 64 - 25,600 in 1/3, 1/2 or 1EV steps, plus down to 32 in Lo-1 and up to 102,400 in Hi-2Auto, 64 - 25,600 in 1/3, 1/2 or 1EV steps, plus down to 32 in Lo-1 and up to 102,400 in Hi-2
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • 000k); fine-tuning available.
  • 500k-10
  • auto (3)
  • cloudy
  • color temperature (2
  • direct sunlight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (7)
  • incandescent
  • natural light auto
  • preset manual (6)
  • shade
  • 000k); fine-tuning available.
  • 500k-10
  • auto (3)
  • cloudy
  • color temperature (2
  • direct sunlight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (7)
  • incandescent
  • natural light auto
  • preset manual (6)
  • shade
Shutter speed range (s)1/8000 - 301/8000 - 900
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMatrix, Center-weighted (weight of 75% given to 12-mm circle in center of frameMatrix, Center-weighted (weight of 75% given to 12-mm circle in center of frame
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modes3 User Settings (U1, U2, U3); HDR, Multiple Exposure (Add, average, lighten, darken)Picture Control (Auto, Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape, Flat); Creative Picture Controls (Dream
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 5
  • 10
  • 20
  • 2
  • 5
  • 10
  • 20
Time lapse (intervalometer)+-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash--
Flash modes
  • front-curtain sync
  • off
  • rear-curtain sync
  • red-eye reduction
  • red-eye reduction with slow sync
  • slow rear-curtain sync
  • slow sync
  • front-curtain sync
  • off
  • rear-curtain sync
  • red-eye reduction
  • red-eye reduction with slow sync
  • slow rear-curtain sync
  • slow sync
Max flash sync (s)1/2001/200
Flash exposure compensation-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionISO-type hotshoeISO-type hotshoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • xq
  • cfexpres
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdxc
  • xqd
Uhs support-UHS-II
Dual card slots-+
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • and small available (medium and small images are recorded at a bit depth of 12 bits using lossless compression)
  • compressed
  • large
  • lossless compressed
  • medium
  • nef (raw): 12 or 14 bit
  • or uncompressed
  • tiff
  • and small available (medium and small images are recorded at a bit depth of 12 bits using lossless compression)
  • compressed
  • large
  • lossless compressed
  • medium
  • nef (raw): 12 or 14 bit
  • or uncompressed
  • tiff
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC--
Bluetooth++
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack++
Headphone jack++
External connections
  • bluetooth
  • usb 3.0 super speed
  • wifi
  • bluetooth
  • usb 3.0 super speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • bluetooth or optional wired or wireless
  • wi-fi
  • bluetooth or optional wired or wireless
  • wi-fi
Connections (extended)
  • 10-pin expansion terminal
  • mini (type c) hdmi
  • plug-in power provided)
  • stereo audio out (3.5mm)
  • stereo mic jack (3.5mm
  • usb 3.1 gen 1 type c (superspeed usb)
  • 10-pin expansion terminal
  • mini (type c) hdmi
  • plug-in power provided)
  • stereo audio out (3.5mm)
  • stereo mic jack (3.5mm
  • usb 3.1 gen 1 type c (superspeed usb)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.48-
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.46-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)910
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)26-
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)9-
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)23-
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)9-
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)20-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.21-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.06-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.06-
Shutter lag (notes)Shutter lag results are with Electronic First Curtain Shutter (EFCS) enabled.-
Startup time (s)1.5-
Play -> record time (s)0.9-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)400-
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)330-
Battery life, video (minutes)85100
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary
Usable battery types
  • en-el15b/en-el15a/en-el15 lithium-ion rechargeable
  • en-el15c/en-el15b/en-el15a/en-el15 lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary EN-EL15b Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary EN-EL15c Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included++
Internal charging supported++



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