Nikon Z7
Nikon

Z7

$3,399~
MSRP (prices vary)
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Released: September 28, 2018
Full-Frame
Sensor
45.7MP
Resolution
4K
Max Video
IBIS
9fps
Burst
493
AF Points

Who the Nikon Z7 is for

The Nikon Z7 is a 45.7MP full-frame mirrorless camera, aimed at high-resolution detail work.

  • A 45.7MP full-frame sensor for high-resolution stills in Nikon's first-gen Z body.
  • In-body stabilization and on-sensor phase AF with a bright EVF and rugged build.
  • 4K video and a high-res workflow for landscape, studio and detail-critical work.

Best for

  • Video and filmmaking — 4K up to 30p, 10-bit internal and Log.
  • Landscapes, studio and big prints — 45.7MP of detail with room to crop.
  • Travel and the outdoors — in-body stabilisation plus weather sealing.

Keep in mind

  • Single card slot — no in-camera backup, which matters for critical paid jobs.
  • Video is capped at 29 minutes per clip.

How the Nikon Z7 compares to other Nikon Z Full-Frame cameras

Every figure below is measured against the 11 Nikon Z Full-Frame cameras in the catalogue, so you can see where this camera actually sits rather than reading its spec sheet in isolation.

SpecThis cameraWhere it lands
Weight585g (1.29 lb)joint lightest of 11
Price (MSRP)$3,3993rd most expensive of 11
Resolution45.7MPjoint highest of 11
4K frame rate30pjoint 4th slowest of 11

What Full-Frame means in practice

A full-frame sensor at 45.7MP gives the shallowest depth of field of the three formats at any given framing and aperture, and the most sensor area to gather light with. That is the physical reason full-frame bodies tend to be the larger and heavier option: the lenses that cover the format have to be bigger too.

Video, stabilisation and weather sealing

4K tops out at 30p, which covers standard delivery but leaves no room for slowing footage down. 10-bit recording internally means colour survives grading rather than banding when pushed. A log profile is available, which trades a flat-looking file for latitude in post.

In-body stabilisation steadies any lens mounted on it, including primes with no stabilisation of their own. The body is weather-sealed.

Full Specifications

Imaging

Sensor TypeBSI CMOS
Sensor SizeFull-Frame
Image ProcessorEXPEED 6
Effective Resolution45.7 MP
Lens MountNikon Z

Exposure Control

ISO Range (Native)64 – 25600
ISO Range (Extended)32 – 102400
Mechanical Shutter1/8000
Electronic Shutter1/8000
Flash Sync Speed1/200
Built-in FlashNo

Still Image Capture

Continuous Shooting9 fps

Video Capture

Max Resolution4K
8K Recording
4K RecordingUp to 30p
1080p RecordingUp to 120p
10-bit InternalYes
Recording Limit29 min
Log ProfilesN-Log / HLG
Built-in MicStereo
Headphone JackYes
Mic InputYes
HDMI OutputFull-size (Type A)

Focus

Phase Detect Points493
Contrast Detect Points
Low Light AF-4 EV
Eye AFYes
Animal AFYes
Vehicle AFNo

Viewfinder

EVF TypeOLED
EVF Resolution3.69M dots
EVF Magnification0.8x

Monitor

LCD Size3.2"
LCD Resolution2.10M dots
LCD TypeTilting
Touch ScreenYes

Interface

Wi-FiWi-Fi 5
Bluetoothv5.0
USBUSB-C 3.1 Gen 1
Memory Card Slots1x XQD / CFexpress Type B
GPSNo

General

Price (MSRP)$3,399
Body MaterialMagnesium Alloy
Dimensions134×100.5×67.5 mm
Weight585g (1.29 lb)
Weather SealedYes
In-Body StabilizationYes
Battery Life (EVF)330 shots
Battery Life (LCD)400 shots
Battery TypeEN-EL15b

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