Nikon
Z7
Original high-res Z body with 45MP for detail work.
$3,399
Launch priceReleased Aug 2018
Nikon
Zf
Retro-styled 24.5MP full-frame mirrorless with classic dials, EXPEED 7 AF, 8-stop IBIS, and 4K 60p video.
$2,049
Launch priceReleased Sep 2023
Zf is 5.1 years newer.
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Wins
Z7
Wins
Zf
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BZf has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 9 fps)
- BZf has higher ISO max (native) (64,000 vs 25,600)
- BZf has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)
- BZf has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
- AZ7 has higher Resolution (45.7 MP vs 24.5 MP)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareZ7
134 × 101 × 68 mm
585 g (1.29 lb / 20.64 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Zf
144 × 103 × 49 mm
710 g (1.57 lb / 25.04 oz)
Z7 is 10mm narrower and 3mm shorter than Zf but it is also 19mm thicker.
Z7 is 125 g lighter than Zf.
Depth (front-to-back): 68mm Z7 · 49mm Zf
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Z7
134 × 101 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Zf
144 × 103 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Z7
134 × 68 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Zf
144 × 49 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Z7
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Zf
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Z7
✓ more lensesNikon Z
90+
native lenses available
Zf
✓ more lensesNikon Z
90+
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
Z7
Codecs
Adds H.264/AVC
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 100.5, 67.5
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B / XQD
Resolution
45.7 MP vs 24.5 MP — higher is better
AF points / zones
493 vs 273 — higher is better
ISO min (native)
64 vs 100 — lower is better
Weight
585 g vs 710 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
Zf
AF low-light limit
-10 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Codecs
Adds H.265/HEVC 8-bit, H.265/HEVC 10-bit, H.264/AVC 8-bit
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 144, 103, 49
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, MicroSD UHS-I
Subject recognition
Adds Birds, Dogs, Cats…
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 9 fps — higher is better
ISO max (native)
64,000 vs 25,600 — higher is better
AA filter
Only Zf supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓1080p max frame rate — Both 120 fps
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓EVF resolution — Both 3,690,000
- ✓EVF magnification — Both 0.8 ×
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Z7
Pros
- ✓45MP
- ✓IBIS
- ✓Z mount
Cons
- –Single slot
- –Older AF
- –Superseded
Zf
Pros
- ✓Beautiful retro design
- ✓273-point hybrid AF
- ✓8-stop IBIS
- ✓Fully articulated touchscreen
Cons
- –No grip extension standard
- –Mixed SD + MicroSD card slots
- –24.5MP only
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, Z7 or Zf?
Zf scores 9.5/10 versus 4.5/10 for Z7 — 30fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the Z7 and Zf?
Z7 is 45.7 MP and Zf is 24.5 MP, so the Z7 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Z7 and Zf have in-body image stabilization?
Z7 has 5-stop in-body image stabilization, while Zf has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Z7 or the Zf?
Z7 reaches 9 fps electronic. Zf reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Z7 and Zf?
Z7 weighs 585 g and Zf weighs 710 g, so the Z7 is 125 g lighter.
Do the Z7 and Zf record 4K video?
Z7: 4K up to 30p. Zf: 4K up to 60p.
Are the Z7 and Zf weather sealed?
Z7: Yes. Zf: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 330 shots (CIPA) for the Z7 and 380 shots for the Zf, giving the Zf the edge.
How much does each cost?
Z7 launched at $3,399 and Zf at $2,049. The Zf is $1,350 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Nikon press materials.