Nikon Z7 II vs Nikon Z7

This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon Z7 II and Nikon Z7. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Nikon.

Type of camera

Both these cameras are Mirrorless cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

Both these cameras have the same sorts of sensor (called "Nikon FX") which means that if you compare these cameras side by side the lenses will also have the same experienced focal length. Since both cameras have a Full frame sensor there will be no crop factor.

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Nikon)

Resolution

Both these cameras have the exact same resolution. Nikon Z7 II has a 46 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon Z7 has 46 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

ISO range

Both of these cameras offer the exact same ISO range. They both have 64 to 25600.

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon Z7 II
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon Z7

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Nikon Z7 II can shoot up to 10 pictures per seconds and Nikon Z7 can shoot up to 9 pictures per seconds.

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

In this case, both Nikon Z7 II and Nikon Z7 can shoot movies.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Nikon Z7 II weighs 705 gr (equal to 1.55 lb) which is 4% heavier than Nikon Z7 and its 675 gr (or 1.49 lb).

Nikon Z7 II vs Nikon Z7 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Nikon Z7 II and Nikon Z7, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product	Nikon Z7 II	Nikon Z7
Name	Nikon Z7 II	Nikon Z7
Manufacturer	Nikon	Nikon
Release Date and Price	Nikon Z7 II	Nikon Z7
Release Year	2020	2018
Release Date	2020-10-14	2018-08-23
MSRP	2999 USD	3399 USD
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Camera Type	Nikon Z7 II	Nikon Z7
Camera Type	Mirrorless	Mirrorless
Sensor	Nikon Z7 II	Nikon Z7
Sensor Size	Full Frame (approx 36 x 23.9 mm) Also known as "FX"	Full Frame (approx 36 x 23.9 mm) Also known as "FX"
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
Resolution	8256 x 5504 pixels	8256 x 5504 pixels
Megapixels	46 MP	46 MP
Image Processor	DUAL EXPEED 6	EXPEED 6
Image	Nikon Z7 II	Nikon Z7
ISO Range	64 - 25600	64 - 25600
White Balance Presets	12	12
Custom White Balance	Yes	Yes
Image Stabilization	Yes (Sensor Shift (5 axis))	Yes (Sensor Shift (5 axis))
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating	5 stops	5 stops
Uncompressed format	RAW	RAW
Optics & Focus	Nikon Z7 II	Nikon Z7
Autofocus Motor	Yes	Yes
Autofocus	Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView	Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView
Focus Points	493	493
Lens Mount	Nikon Z See Compatible Lenses	Nikon Z See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier	FX (Full frame) No multiplier Example: 24 mm remains 24 mm 50 mm remains 50 mm 100 mm remains 100 mm 200 mm remains 200 mm	FX (Full frame) No multiplier Example: 24 mm remains 24 mm 50 mm remains 50 mm 100 mm remains 100 mm 200 mm remains 200 mm
Screen & Viewfinder	Nikon Z7 II	Nikon Z7
Articulated LCD	Tilting	Tilting
Screen size	3.2”	3.2”
Screen dots	2100000	2100000
Touch screen	Yes	Yes
Screen type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Live view	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder Type	Electronic	Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.8x	0.8x
Viewfinder Resolution	3690000	3690000
Photography features	Nikon Z7 II	Nikon Z7
Frames per second	10 fps	9 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed	900 seconds	30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed	1/8000 seconds	1/8000 seconds
Built-in Flash	No	No
Built-in Flash Range	N/A	N/A
External Flash	Yes	Yes
Self-Timer	Yes	Yes
Time-lapse	Yes	Yes
Metering modes	Multi Center Weighted Highlight Weighted Spot	Multi Center Weighted Highlight Weighted Spot
Exposure Compensation	+/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)	+/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features	Nikon Z7 II	Nikon Z7
Video recording	Yes	Yes
Video format	MPEG4 H.264	MPEG4 H.264
Video resolution	1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160	1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160
Built-in Microphone	Yes	Yes
Built-in Speakers	Yes	No
Storage	Nikon Z7 II	Nikon Z7
Memory Card	Compact Flash Express SD/SDHC XQD	XQD
Connectivity	Nikon Z7 II	Nikon Z7
HDMI Output	Yes	Yes
Microphone Port	Yes	Yes
Headphone Port	Yes	Yes
Wireless	Yes Built-in (802.11ac + Bluetooth)	Yes Built-in (802.11ac + Bluetooth)
Remote Control	Yes (via MC-DC2 or smartphone)	Yes (via MC-DC2 or smartphone)
GPS	No	No
Body & Dimensions	Nikon Z7 II	Nikon Z7
Enviromentally sealed	Yes	Yes
Battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Details	EN-EL15c lithium-ion battery & charger	EN-EL15b lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA)	420 shots	330 shots
Width	134 mm	134 mm
Height	101 mm	101 mm
Depth	70 mm	68 mm
Weight	705 gram	675 gram