Nikon
Z5 II
Affordable full-frame Z mount body with EXPEED 7 AF, 7.5-stop IBIS, 30fps electronic burst, and 4K video.
$1,699
Released Jan 2025
Sony
Alpha 7R VI
66.8MP fully-stacked full-frame high-resolution body with 30fps bursts, 8K 30p, 4K 120p, and Sony's new BIONZ XR2 engine.
$4,499
Released Jun 2026
Alpha 7R VI is 1.4 years newer.
Wins
Z5 II
Wins
Alpha 7R VI
3 categories tied
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TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher AF points / zones (759 vs 273)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher Resolution (66.8 MP vs 24.5 MP)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher EVF resolution (9,437,184 vs 3,690,000)
- AZ5 II has higher ISO max (native) (64,000 vs 32,000)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
Z5 II
134 × 101 × 72 mm
700 g (1.54 lb / 24.69 oz)
Alpha 7R VI
133 × 97 × 83 mm
713 g (1.57 lb / 25.15 oz)
Z5 II is 11mm thinner than Alpha 7R VI but it is also 1mm wider and 4mm taller.
Z5 II is 13 g lighter than Alpha 7R VI.
Depth (front-to-back): 72mm Z5 II · 83mm Alpha 7R VI
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Z5 II
134 × 101 mm
Alpha 7R VI
133 × 97 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Z5 II
134 × 72 mm
Alpha 7R VI
133 × 83 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Z5 II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Alpha 7R VI
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Z5 II
Nikon Z
90+
native lenses available
Alpha 7R VI
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
Z5 II
AF low-light limit
-10 EV vs -6 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Birds, Dogs…
Codecs
Adds H.265/HEVC, H.264/AVC
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 100.5, 72
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, SD UHS-II
AA filter
Only Z5 II supports it
ISO max (native)
64,000 vs 32,000 — higher is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only Z5 II supports it
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7R VI
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 132.7, 96.9, 82.9
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A, SDXC UHS-II
AF points / zones
759 vs 273 — higher is better
Resolution
66.8 MP vs 24.5 MP — higher is better
EVF resolution
9,437,184 vs 3,690,000 — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Burst (electronic) — Both 30 fps
- ✓In-body stabilization — Both support in-body stabilization
- ✓Card slots — Both 2
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Z5 II
Pros
- ✓Full-frame value
- ✓EXPEED 7 AF
- ✓7.5-stop IBIS
- ✓Dual SD card slots
Cons
- –Not a stacked sensor
- –4K 60p crop
- –Entry-level controls
Alpha 7R VI
Pros
- ✓66.8MP fully-stacked Exmor RS sensor
- ✓30fps blackout-free electronic burst
- ✓8K 30p and 4K 120p video
- ✓8.5-stop in-body stabilization
- ✓9.44M-dot HDR OLED EVF
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Large files demand fast cards and storage
- –8K workflow can be heavy
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, Z5 II or Alpha 7R VI?
Z5 II scores 7.5/10 versus 5.5/10 for Alpha 7R VI — 30fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the Z5 II and Alpha 7R VI?
Z5 II is 24.5 MP and Alpha 7R VI is 66.8 MP, so the Alpha 7R VI captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Z5 II and Alpha 7R VI have in-body image stabilization?
Z5 II has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while alpha 7R VI has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Z5 II or the Alpha 7R VI?
Z5 II reaches 30 fps electronic. Alpha 7R VI reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Z5 II and Alpha 7R VI?
Z5 II weighs 700 g and Alpha 7R VI weighs 713 g, so the Z5 II is 13 g lighter.
Do the Z5 II and Alpha 7R VI record 4K video?
Z5 II: 4K up to 60p. Alpha 7R VI: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the Z5 II and Alpha 7R VI weather sealed?
Z5 II: Yes. Alpha 7R VI: No.
How much does each cost?
Z5 II launched at $1,699 and Alpha 7R VI at $4,499. The Z5 II is $2,800 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Nikon and Sony press materials.