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Nikon Z7 vs Nikon Z7 II

The Nikon Z7 and the Nikon Z7 II side by side, computed from this guide's catalogue.

Which to pick

Pick the Nikon Z7 II if you want a newer model (2020 against 2018), which usually means better autofocus and video. On these specs the Nikon Z7 has no clear advantage: choose it if the price, the handling or a lens you own decides it.

Still torn? Ask the guide about the Nikon Z7 and the Nikon Z7 II

Specs side by side

Rows that differ are in full colour; the better value is marked where one is better by any measure.
Spec	Nikon Z7	Nikon Z7 II
Maker	Nikon	Nikon
Mount	Nikon Z	Nikon Z
Sensor	Full frame, 36 x 24 mm	Full frame, 36 x 24 mm
Crop factor	1×	1×
Resolution	45.7 MP	45.7 MP
Stabilisation	in the body	in the body
Announced	2018	2020
Type	mirrorless camera	mirrorless camera
Weight	675 g	705 g
Lenses in this guide	153 for its sensor, 80 more with a crop	153 for its sensor, 80 more with a crop

Sensor size

Both sensors drawn to the same scale.

Crop factors: Nikon Z7 1×, Nikon Z7 II 1×.

What a 50mm frames like

Both have the same sensor size, so a 50mm lens frames the same on each: like 50mm on full frame.

Horizontal angle of view on each.

Lenses

Both take Nikon Z lenses, so a lens bought for one works on the other: 153 lenses in this guide cover both sensors.

The Nikon Z7: 153 Nikon Z lenses in this guide cover its sensor. The Nikon Z7 II: 153 Nikon Z lenses in this guide cover its sensor.