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Nikon Z7 vs Sony a9

    5.28 in
    3.96 in
    Nikon Z7 Digital Camera
    Nikon Z7
      5.0 in
      3.76 in
      Sony a9 Digital Camera
      Sony a9
      Available colors
      Editiorial reviews
      58
      4.6 out of 5
      23 user ratings
      5 stars
      		82 %
      4 stars
      		17 %
      3 stars
      		0 %
      2 stars
      		0 %
      1 stars
      		0 %
      Read editorial reviews
      68
      4.7 out of 5
      24 user ratings
      5 stars
      		83 %
      4 stars
      		16 %
      3 stars
      		0 %
      2 stars
      		0 %
      1 stars
      		0 %
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      User rating
      43
      4.3 out of 5
      43 user ratings
      5 stars
      		46 %
      4 stars
      		41 %
      3 stars
      		11 %
      2 stars
      		0 %
      1 stars
      		0 %
      38
      4.0 out of 5
      38 user ratings
      5 stars
      		34 %
      4 stars
      		34 %
      3 stars
      		28 %
      2 stars
      		2 %
      1 stars
      		0 %

      Full Comparison

      Units:

      Sensor

      Nikon Z7Nikon Z7
      Sony a9Sony a9
      Sensor typeCMOSCMOS

      Image

      Nikon Z7Nikon Z7
      Sony a9Sony a9
      ISO
      • 64
      • 25600
      • 100
      • 25600
      ISO minimum64100
      ISO maximum2560025600
      Maximum image resolution8256 x 5504 px6000 x 4000 px
      White balance modes
      • Auto
      • Cloudy
      • Fluorescent
      • Fluorescent H
      • Fluorescent L
      • Incandescent
      • Shade
      • Auto
      • Cloudy
      • Custom modes
      • Daylight
      • Fluorescent
      • Incandescent
      • Shade
      Supported image file formats
      • JPEG
      • RAW
      • JPEG
      • RAW
      Supported aspect ratios
      • 1:1
      • 3:2
      • 5:4
      • 16:9
      • 3:2
      • 16:9

      Optics and focus

      Nikon Z7Nikon Z7
      Sony a9Sony a9
      Focus adjustmentAuto/ManualAuto/Manual
      Contrast adjustmentyesyes
      Brightness adjustmentyesyes
      Autofocus
      • AI Focus
      • Multi Point Auto Focus
      • Single Auto Focus
      		Only lenses with AF-motor

      Screen and viewfinder

      Nikon Z7Nikon Z7
      Sony a9Sony a9
      Screen size3.2 in3.0 in
      Screen technologyLCDLCD TFT
      Touch screenyesno
      ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
      Viewfinder screen size0.5 in0.5 in
      Viewfinder magnification0.8 x0.78 x

      Photography features

      Nikon Z7Nikon Z7
      Sony a9Sony a9
      Shooting modes
      • Auto
      • Manual
      • Sensitivity priority
      • Shutter priority
      • Auto
      • Manual
      • Program
      • Scene
      Camera shutter type
      • Electronic
      • Mechanical
      • Electronic
      • Mechanical
      Auto exposure lockyesyes
      Self-timer delay
      • 2
      • 5
      • 10
      • 2
      • 5
      • 10
      Flash modes
      • Auto
      • Flash off
      • Flash on
      • Manual
      • Auto
      • Fill-in
      • Flash OFF
      • Flash ON
      • High-speed Sync
      • Pre-flash
      • Slow Sync
      Scene modes
      • Landscape
      • Night portrait
      • Portrait
      • Sports
      • Sunrise
      • Sunset
      • Twilight
      • Landscape
      • Night
      • Portrait
      • Self-portrait
      • Sunset

      Videography features

      Nikon Z7Nikon Z7
      Sony a9Sony a9
      Maximum resolution3840 x 2160 px3840 x 2160 px
      Video recordingyesyes
      Recording resolutions
      • 1920 x 1080
      • 3840 x 2160
      • 1280 x 720
      • 1920 x 1080
      • 3840 x 2160
      HD type4K Ultra HD4K Ultra HD
      Supported video file formats
      • MOV
      • MP4
      • AVC
      • AVCHD
      • M4V
      • XAVC-I
      Camera playback
      • Movie
      • Single image
      • Movie
      • Single image
      Video recording limit29.59 min.195.0 min.
      Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps60.0 fps

      Audio features

      Nikon Z7Nikon Z7
      Sony a9Sony a9
      Built-in microphoneyesyes
      Voice recordingyesyes
      Audio systemStereoStereo

      Design

      Nikon Z7Nikon Z7
      Sony a9Sony a9
      Body typeMILCMILC
      Colour of productBlackBlack

      Dimensions

      Nikon Z7Nikon Z7
      Sony a9Sony a9
      Weight20.64 oz23.74 oz
      Width5.28 in5.0 in
      Height3.96 in3.76 in
      Depth2.66 in2.48 in

      Storage

      Nikon Z7Nikon Z7
      Sony a9Sony a9
      Compatible memory cards
      • SD
      • SDHC
      • SDXC
      • MS Pro Duo
      • MS PRO Duo Mark 2
      • MS Pro-HG Duo
      • SD
      • SDHC
      • SDXC
      Memory slots12

      Power

      Nikon Z7Nikon Z7
      Sony a9Sony a9
      Power source typeBatteryBattery
      Battery technology
      Lithium-Ion
      Lithium-Ion

      Connectivity

      Nikon Z7Nikon Z7
      Sony a9Sony a9
      HDMIyesyes
      USB connector typeUSB Type-CMicro-USB
      USB version
      3.2 Gen 1
      		2.0
      Supported WiFi types
      • IEEE 802.11a
      • IEEE 802.11b
      • IEEE 802.11g
      • IEEE 802.11n
      • IEEE 802.11ac
      • IEEE 802.11b
      • IEEE 802.11g
      • IEEE 802.11n
      Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yesyes
      Bluetoothyesyes
      Bluetooth version4.24.1

      Pros & Cons

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              Nikon Z7 vs Sony a9 - User Opinions

              • evan.johnston
                over 1 year ago
                Below you can see the front view size comparison of Nikon Z7 and Sony A9. Sony A9 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 7mm narrower, 5mm shorter and 5mm thinner than Nikon Z7....Subscribe to Camera Decision!
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              Nikon Z7 vs Sony a9 - Editorial Reviews (1)

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