Nikon Z5 II vs Nikon Z7

Key Differences

  • Nikon Z5 II has a better buffer (raw) (200 shots vs 35 shots).
  • Nikon Z5 II has a better low light af (-10 EV vs -4 EV).
  • Nikon Z5 II has a better price (msrp) ($1,699 vs $3,399).
  • Nikon Z5 II has a better 4k recording (Up to 60p vs Up to 30p).
  • Nikon Z7 has a better effective resolution (45.7 MP vs 24.5 MP).
Product
Nikon Z5 II
Nikon
$1,699
Nikon Z7
Nikon
$3,399
Imaging
Sensor TypePartially-Stacked CMOSBSI CMOS
Sensor SizeFull-FrameFull-Frame
Effective Resolution24.5 MP45.7 MP
Max Image Size4K4K
Lens MountNikon ZNikon Z
Exposure Control
ISO Range (Native)100 โ€“ 6400064 โ€“ 25600
ISO Range (Extended)50 โ€“ 20480032 โ€“ 102400
Mechanical Shutter1/80001/8000
Electronic Shutter1/160001/8000
Flash Sync Speed1/2001/200
Still Image Capture
Continuous Shooting14 fps9 fps
Buffer (RAW)200 shots35 shots
Video Capture
Max Resolution4K4K
8K Recordingโˆ’โˆ’
4K RecordingUp to 60pUp to 30p
1080p RecordingUp to 120pUp to 120p
10-bit InternalYesYes
Recording LimitNo limit29 min
Log ProfilesN-Log / N-RAW / HLGN-Log / HLG
Built-in MicStereoStereo
Headphone JackYesYes
Mic InputYesYes
HDMI OutputFull-size (Type A)Full-size (Type A)
Focus
Phase Detect Points273493
Contrast Detect Pointsโˆ’โˆ’
Low Light AF-10 EV-4 EV
Eye AFYesYes
Animal AFYesYes
Vehicle AFYesNo
Viewfinder
EVF TypeOLEDOLED
EVF Resolution3.69M dots3.69M dots
EVF Magnification0.8x0.8x
Monitor
LCD Size3.2"3.2"
LCD Resolution2.10M dots2.10M dots
LCD TypeVari-AngleTilting
Touch ScreenYesYes
Interface
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetoothv5.3v5.0
USBUSB-C 3.2 Gen 2USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
GPSNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$1,699$3,399
Body MaterialMagnesium AlloyMagnesium Alloy
Dimensions134ร—100.5ร—72 mm134ร—100.5ร—67.5 mm
Weight700g (1.54 lb)585g (1.29 lb)
Weather SealedYesYes
In-Body StabilizationYesYes
Battery Life (EVF)380 shots330 shots
Battery Life (LCD)420 shots400 shots
Battery TypeEN-EL15cEN-EL15b