Sony a7 a7 V Black 2021
Nikon Z Z 7II Black 2020
What Buyers Say
Sony a7 a7 V Black 2021
The Sony A7V is widely praised as a powerful hybrid camera with exceptional autofocus, fast burst shooting, and improved thermal management. Users upgrading from the A7IV or A7III note significant gains in speed, video quality, and reliability, especially for action and wildlife photography. A few criticisms include the lack of an included battery charger, no open gate recording, and minor menu learning curves, but overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- Exceptional autofocus and tracking
- Fast 30fps burst shooting
- Improved thermal management
- Excellent image quality and colors
- Great low-light performance
Cons
- No included battery charger
- No open gate recording
- Minor menu learning curve
- No timecode over USB without sacrificing audio channel
- No gyro data for Catalyst Browse yet
Nikon Z Z 7II Black 2020
The Nikon Z7 II is widely praised for its exceptional image quality, high resolution, and lightweight design, making it a popular upgrade from DSLRs like the D850. Users appreciate the sharpness, dynamic range, and the ability to use existing F-mount lenses via the FTZ adapter. However, several reviewers note that the autofocus, while improved, still lags behind competitors, and some find the ergonomics, battery life, and lack of GPS to be drawbacks. Overall, it's seen as a great value for landscape and portrait photography, though not ideal for fast action.
Pros
- Exceptional image quality
- High resolution 45.7MP sensor
- Lightweight and compact body
- Excellent dynamic range
- Sharp and detailed images
Cons
- Autofocus lags behind competitors
- Battery life drains quickly
- Ergonomic issues with dials and cable release
- No built-in GPS
- CFexpress card costs more
Scores
Specifications
| Sony a7 a7 V | Nikon Z Z 7II | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Partially Stacked CMOS | BSI CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 33 MP | 45.70000076293945 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 100 | 64★ |
| Processor | BIONZ XR2 | EXPEED 6 |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 759Contrast Detection: 425 | Phase Detection: 493 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps★ | 10 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 30 fps | 120 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | 1/16000 | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps★ | 60 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 120 fps★ | 100 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | H.264, H.265 | H.264 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2" | 3.2" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots★ | 3.6M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.61 kg★ | 0.61 kg |
| Battery Life | 630 shots★ | 400 shots |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C 3.1/3.2 Gen 2 | USB-C 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1 |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | Mini HDMI★ |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Sony a7 a7 V Black 2021
- Strong display (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
Nikon Z Z 7II Black 2020
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong build (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong burst (94th percentile)94th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 9 of 10 usage categories and 7 of 33 specs.
