Nikon Z7 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera (2018)

MSRP 3399 USD80% Neofiliac82% External
Keywords: camerafull-framehigh-endhigh-resolutionmirrorlessnikonstabilizedz-mount

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Product Overview

Nikon Z7 is a flagship mirrorless camera in the Nikon Z-mount system. Introduced by Nikon in 2018, it comes with a full-frame sensor with 46 MP (8256 x 5504) resolution and a 3.69 million-dot EVF.
The camera has a poor battery life, and a second or third battery may be needed to get you through the day. It should be noted for having a 64 base ISO, which promises cleaner shots.
The Nikon Z7 comes with 493 autofocus points. Those who intend to use the Z7 for video work will be glad to find that the camera comes with 5 stops of IBIS.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 80% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • 64 base ISO
  • 5 stops of IBIS
  • High 46 MP resolution
  • Weather-sealed
  • Supports both WiFi and Bluetooth
Cons
  • Poor battery life
  • Viewfinder with low 0.8x magnification

What external reviewers found***

External score 82% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Excellent EVF
  • Excellent image stabilization
  • Fast AF system
  • High-resolution image sensor
  • Built-in stabilisation
  • 4K video recording
Cons
  • No secondary XQD card slot
  • No telephoto lens
  • No native lenses at launch
  • No 3D tracking mode in AF-C continuous mode
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Specifications

Connectivity

Ports
HDMI + Headphone + Microphone + Remote Control + USB 3.2 Gen 1
Wireless Connectivity
802.11ac + Bluetooth

Construction

Form Factor
Mirrorless camera
Image Size
Full frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm)
Lens Mount
Nikon Z-mount
Microphone
Stereo
Sensor | Resolution
46 MP (8256 x 5504)
Sensor | Type
CMOS
Speakers
Mono

Dimensions

Size | Depth
68 mm / 2.68 in
Size | Height
101 mm / 3.98 in
Size | Width
134 mm / 5.28 in
Weight
675 g / 23.85 oz

Display

Display Diagonal
3.2 inch
Display Type
Tilting TFT LCD
Resolution
2,100,000 dots
Viewfinder | Coverage
100%
Viewfinder | Magnification
0.8x
Viewfinder | Resolution
3,690,000 dots
Viewfinder | Type
Electronic

Function

Autofocus
493 focus points
Crop Factor
1.0
Exposure Compensation
±5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Exposure Mode
Auto / Aperture Priority / Shutter Priority / Manual
GPS
No
Image Stabilization
5-axis, 5 stops
Intervalometer
Yes
ISO Range
64 ~ 25600 (expands to 32 ~ 102400)
Processor
Expeed 6
Touch Screen
Yes
Video Codecs
MPEG-4, H.264
Weather Resistance
Yes

Performance

Battery Life
330 shots
Max Burst Rate
9.0 fps
Storage
XQD card

Production

Battery
EN-EL15b lithium-ion battery & charger
Debut
2018-08-23

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3rd-Party Review Videos

External Reviews

cameralabs[1]

Reviewer score 81%
Reviewers from cameralabs have found the following***:
The Nikon Z7 is a high-end full-frame mirrorless camera aimed at enthusiasts and professionals. Features 45 Megapixels, built-in stabilisation, 493 embedded AF points and 9fps burst shooting. Announced in August 2018 alongside the more affordable, faster but lower resolution Z6 model. Both cameras launch Nikon’s long-awaited full- frame mirrorless ‘Z’ system.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • 45 Megapixels, phase-detect AF
  • Built-in stabilisation
  • 4k video up to 30p
Cons
  • No native lenses at launch

pcmag[2]

Reviewer score 87%
Reviewers from pcmag have found the following***:
The Z 7 has the best full-frame image sensor on the market. It records at 4K at 24, 25, or 30fps, and can utilize the full width of the frame. Autofocus is available, and in an upgrade from the D850, you can use a peaking focus aid.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • High-resolution image sensor
  • Autofocus system
  • Weather sealing
  • 5-axis stabilization
Cons
  • No telephoto lens

techradar[3]

Reviewer score 79%
Reviewers from techradar have found the following***:
Vibration Reduction is located inside the camera, rather than in the lens. This system is said to be effective for up to five stops, and can work over five axes: roll, pitch, yaw and X an Y shift. The Nikon Z7's viewfinder boasts a 3.69million-dot OLED panel and an impressive magnification of 0.8x, supported by a 2.1million dot tilt-angle touchscreen.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • 4K video recording
  • Vibration Reduction
  • 4K recording
Cons
  • No secondary XQD card slot

digitalpicture[4]

Reviewer score 84%
Reviewers from digitalpicture have found the following***:
-70mm f/4 S Lens. As the lens is substantially less expensive in the kit (40% less at review time), it is a bargain. With the FTZ adapter, numerous other zoom lenses, most starting at 24mm, become good general purpose lens options. The Z 7's AF system is quite good, quite fast and with (mostly) good accuracy.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Excellent EVF
  • Excellent image stabilization
  • Fast AF system
Cons
  • No 3D tracking mode in AF-C continuous mode

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References

  1. ^ Nikon Z7 review. [cameralabs]. https://www.cameralabs.com/nikon-z7-review/. Retrieved 2022-02-02.
  2. ^ Nikon Z 7 Review. [pcmag]. https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/nikon-z-7. 2020-03-10. Retrieved 2022-02-02.
  3. ^ Nikon Z7 review. [techradar]. https://www.techradar.com/reviews/nikon-z7-review. 2019-10-11. Retrieved 2022-02-02.
  4. ^ Nikon Z 7 Review. [digitalpicture]. https://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Nikon-Z-7.aspx. Retrieved 2022-02-02.

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