Nikon
Z7
Original high-res Z body with 45MP for detail work.
$3,399
Launch priceReleased Aug 2018
Sony
Alpha 7R VI
66.8MP stacked full-frame high-resolution body with 30fps bursts, 8K 30p, 4K 120p, and Sony's AI processing unit.
$4,499
Launch priceReleased Jun 2026
Alpha 7R VI is 7.8 years newer.
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Wins
Z7
Wins
Alpha 7R VI
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 9 fps)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher EVF resolution (9,437,184 vs 3,690,000)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher Battery life (CIPA) (600 shots vs 330 shots)
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)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Alpha 7R VI
133 × 97 × 83 mm
713 g (1.57 lb / 25.15 oz)
Z7 is 15mm thinner than Alpha 7R VI but it is also 1mm wider and 4mm taller.
Z7 is 128 g lighter than Alpha 7R VI.
Depth (front-to-back): 68mm Z7 · 83mm Alpha 7R VI
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Z7
134 × 101 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 7R VI
133 × 97 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Z7
134 × 68 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 7R VI
133 × 83 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Z7
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
Z7
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
Z7
Subject recognition
Adds People
Codecs
Adds H.264/AVC
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 100.5, 67.5
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B / XQD
Weather sealing
Only Z7 supports it
ISO min (native)
64 vs 100 — lower is better
Weight
585 g vs 713 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7R VI
AF low-light limit
-6 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
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
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 9 fps — higher is better
EVF resolution
9,437,184 vs 3,690,000 — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
- ✓Microphone jack (3.5mm) — Both support microphone jack (3.5mm)
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Z7
Pros
- ✓45MP
- ✓IBIS
- ✓Z mount
Cons
- –Single slot
- –Older AF
- –Superseded
Alpha 7R VI
Pros
- ✓66.8MP stacked full-frame sensor
- ✓30fps blackout-free electronic burst
- ✓8K 30p and 4K 120p video
- ✓5-axis sensor-shift stabilization
- ✓9.44M-dot HDR OLED EVF
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Large files demand fast cards and storage
- –8K workflow can be heavy
Decided which one is right for you?
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Sony Alpha 7R VI
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, Z7 or Alpha 7R VI?
Alpha 7R VI scores 6.5/10 versus 1.5/10 for Z7 — 30fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the Z7 and Alpha 7R VI?
Z7 is 45.7 MP and Alpha 7R VI is 66.8 MP, so the Alpha 7R VI captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Z7 and Alpha 7R VI have in-body image stabilization?
Z7 has 5-stop in-body image stabilization, while Alpha 7R VI has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Z7 or the Alpha 7R VI?
Z7 reaches 9 fps electronic. Alpha 7R VI reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Z7 and Alpha 7R VI?
Z7 weighs 585 g and Alpha 7R VI weighs 713 g, so the Z7 is 128 g lighter.
Do the Z7 and Alpha 7R VI record 4K video?
Z7: 4K up to 30p. Alpha 7R VI: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the Z7 and Alpha 7R VI weather sealed?
Z7: Yes. Alpha 7R VI: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 330 shots (CIPA) for the Z7 and 600 shots for the Alpha 7R VI, giving the Alpha 7R VI the edge.
How much does each cost?
Z7 launched at $3,399 and Alpha 7R VI at $4,499. The Z7 is $1,100 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Nikon and Sony press materials.