Nikon

Z7 II

Name: Nikon Z7 II
Brand: Nikon

$2,999~

MSRP (prices vary)

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Released: December 11, 2020

Full-Frame

Sensor

45.7MP

Resolution

Max Video

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IBIS

10fps

Burst

493

AF Points

Who the Nikon Z7 II is for

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

A dual-processor refinement of the Z7 with a 45.7MP sensor and dual card slots.
In-body stabilization, improved autofocus and a faster buffer for high-resolution shooting.
4K/60p video and refined handling for landscape and studio photographers.

Best for

Video and filmmaking — 4K up to 60p, 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 II 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.

Spec	This camera	Where it lands
Weight	705g (1.55 lb)	joint 6th heaviest of 11
Price (MSRP)	$2,999	joint 5th most expensive of 11
Resolution	45.7MP	joint highest of 11
4K frame rate	60p	joint 5th fastest 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 runs to 60p, giving headroom for smooth motion or a modest slow-motion cut. 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 Type	BSI CMOS
Sensor Size	Full-Frame
Image Processor	EXPEED 6
Effective Resolution	45.7 MP
Lens Mount	Nikon Z

Exposure Control

ISO Range (Native)	64 – 25600
ISO Range (Extended)	32 – 102400
Mechanical Shutter	1/8000
Electronic Shutter	1/8000
Flash Sync Speed	1/200
Built-in Flash	No

Still Image Capture

Continuous Shooting	10 fps

Video Capture

Max Resolution	4K
8K Recording	−
4K Recording	Up to 60p
1080p Recording	Up to 120p
10-bit Internal	Yes
Recording Limit	29 min
Log Profiles	N-Log / HLG
Built-in Mic	Stereo
Headphone Jack	Yes
Mic Input	Yes
HDMI Output	Full-size (Type A)

Focus

Phase Detect Points	493
Contrast Detect Points	−
Low Light AF	-4 EV
Eye AF	Yes
Animal AF	Yes
Vehicle AF	No

Viewfinder

EVF Type	OLED
EVF Resolution	3.69M dots
EVF Magnification	0.8x

Monitor

LCD Size	3.2"
LCD Resolution	2.10M dots
LCD Type	Tilting
Touch Screen	Yes

Interface

Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth	v5.0
USB	USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
Memory Card Slots	1x CFexpress Type B + 1x SD UHS-II
GPS	No

General

Price (MSRP)	$2,999
Body Material	Magnesium Alloy
Dimensions	134×100.5×69.5 mm
Weight	705g (1.55 lb)
Weather Sealed	Yes
In-Body Stabilization	Yes
Battery Life (EVF)	420 shots
Battery Life (LCD)	420 shots
Battery Type	EN-EL15c