Nikon Z Z7 Black 2018
The 45.7MP BSI CMOS sensor and EXPEED 6 engine deliver exceptional detail and a native ISO 64 for superior dynamic range in a weather-sealed, 585g body. Its 5-axis IBIS and 493-point phase-detect AF provide reliable stabilization and focus accuracy, while the 10-bit N-Log HDMI output offers flexible color grading for video. This camera is best for wedding and event photographers who need high-resolution files and robust build quality in a compact mirrorless system.
Type mirrorless
Sensor 45.7MP full-frame
AF Points 493 pts
Burst 9 fps
Video 4K @30fps
IBIS Yes
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 585 g
89 Overall Score
Price CA$1,573
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | BSI CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 45.7 MP |
| ISO Range | 64 |
| Processor | EXPEED 6 |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 493 |
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 493 |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 9 |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 30 |
| 1080p FPS | 120 |
| 10-bit | Yes |
| Log Profile | Yes |
| RAW Video | Yes |
| Codec | H.264 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3.2" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 3.69 M dots |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.6 kg / 1.3 lbs |
| Battery Life | 330 |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1 |
| HDMI | Mini-HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon Z Z7 | Sony a7R V | Fujifilm X-T5 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III | Panasonic LUMIX S5 II | OM System OM-1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 45.7MP full-frame | 61MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 32.5MP full-frame | 24.2MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 493 | 693 | 425 | 1053 | 779 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 9 | 10 | 15 | 40 | 30 | 10 |
| Video | 4K @30fps | 8K @60fps | 6K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 6K @60fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 585 | 723 | 557 | 609 | 658 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon Z Z7 | 85.7 | 94.7 | 94.7 | 70.1 | 78.5 | 71.1 | 91.6 | 87.1 | 62.7 | 95.4 | 89.7 | 88.4 |
| Sony a7R V Compare | 94.9 | 99.2 | 97.1 | 78.8 | 95.9 | 77.4 | 94.4 | 87.1 | 98.8 | 95.4 | 97.7 | 98.6 |
| Fujifilm X-T5 Compare | 90.2 | 91.3 | 94.4 | 84 | 93.2 | 99.1 | 97 | 87.1 | 92.3 | 90.3 | 97.7 | 95.1 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III Compare | 98.9 | 90.5 | 95.1 | 93.4 | 98.5 | 65 | 97.5 | 99 | 62.7 | 95.4 | 93.9 | 99.6 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S5 II Compare | 97.8 | 90.7 | 96.1 | 91.5 | 94.2 | 55.4 | 92.6 | 99.3 | 92.3 | 95.4 | 93.9 | 88.4 |
| OM System OM-1 Compare | 95.3 | 98 | 85.1 | 94.7 | 86.2 | 48.4 | 95.9 | 87.1 | 92.3 | 89.2 | 84.4 | 88.4 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From CA$1,573
