Sony a7 ILCE7/B-cr
Sony
46 Overall Score
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Nikon Z5 II Z5 II Black 2024
Nikon
93 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony a7 ILCE7/B-cr
No customer feedback yet
Nikon Z5 II Z5 II Black 2024
92 out of 100 high confidence 123 reviews
The Nikon Z5 II is overwhelmingly praised as a fantastic entry-level full-frame mirrorless camera that punches well above its price point. Users consistently highlight its excellent autofocus, impressive low-light performance, and comfortable ergonomics, making it a great upgrade from older DSLRs and the original Z5. While a few note minor drawbacks like the lack of a top LCD and a plastic build, the vast majority consider it an incredible value and a joy to use.
Pros
- Excellent autofocus performance
- Great low-light and high ISO capability
- Comfortable ergonomics and grip
- Excellent value for money
- Lightweight and compact body
Cons
- No top LCD screen
- Plastic build quality
- Limited video capabilities with crop
- No external battery charger included
- Slower buffer clearing with SD cards
Autofocus performance 25
Low light performance 12
Value for money 18
Ergonomics and grip 15
Build quality 8
Video capabilities 6
Scores
Beginner
Video
Wedding Events
Sports Wildlife
Photography
Travel
Product Photography
Youtube
Streaming
Vlogging
Specifications
| Sony a7 ILCE7/B-cr | Nikon Z5 II Z5 II | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 24.299999237060547 MP | 24.5 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | BIONZ X | EXPEED 7 |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | — | Contrast Detection, Phase Detection: 273 |
| Eye AF | — | ✓★ |
| Animal AF | — | ✓★ |
| Subject Detection | — | ✓★ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 4 fps | 30 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | 5 fps | 8.300000190734863 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | — | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 1080p | 4K★ |
| 4K FPS | — | 60 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | 60 fps | 120 fps★ |
| 10-bit | — | ✓★ |
| Log Profile | — | ✓★ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | AVCHD, MP4 | H.264, H.265 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | — | 3.2"★ |
| Touchscreen | — | ✓★ |
| Articulating | — | ✓★ |
| EVF Resolution | 2.4M dots | 3.7M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.83 kg | 0.62 kg★ |
| Battery Life | — | 380 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | ✓★ |
| USB | — | USB-C★ |
| HDMI | — | Micro-HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Sony a7 ILCE7/B-cr
- Strong evf (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong af (78th percentile)
- Below average display (28th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Nikon Z5 II Z5 II Black 2024
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong build (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Pricing
Sony a7 ILCE7/B-cr
No current pricing available
Nikon Z5 II Z5 II Black 2024
Verdict
Winner: Nikon Z5 II Z5 II
Scores 93 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 21 of 33 specs.
