Right
The differences are
under the bonnet
With an identical build and
control layout, it’s only the
image sensor that’s different
in the Z 7, which has a knock-
on effect on autofocus points
and image qualityPrice: £3,124 / $3,399
Nikon Z 7
Predating the Z 6, the Z 7 was Nikon’s first mirrorless full-
frame camera, competing with its range-topping D850It’s only natural to feel that more is better,
whether it’s chocolate cake or megapixels.
The Z 7 clearly wins the megapixel contest
in this group, its 45.7MP image sensor
putting everything else in the shade. It goes
toe to toe with the D850 DSLR, which has
become a legend in its own lifetime.
While both Nikon cameras are capable of
delivering incredibly detailed large-format
prints that still look scary-sharp with
your nose practically right up against the
paper, the Z 7 makes it easier to realise
the full potential in handheld shooting.
Not only is there no reflex mirror to cause
unwanted vibrations, but the 5-axis, 5-stop
stabilisation system works wonders in
avoiding the jitters with any lens you care to
put on the camera.
A further bonus is that the new range
of Z-series lenses so far released are allincredibly sharp, so it makes sense to buy
a camera with enough resolving power
to make the most of them. The greater
megapixel count over the Z 6 also comes
with extra phase-detection autofocus
points, upping the count from 273 to a total
of 493 points.
As mentioned in the Z 6 review, however,
the extra megapixels of the Z 7 come at the
cost of a reduced maximum burst rate and
noisier high-ISO image quality. That said,
the Z 7 produces cleaner images than the
D850 at high sensitivity settings, but it’s
still a fair way behind the Z 6.
Ultimately, if you want to create extra-
large prints with as much fine detail as
possible, the Z 7 is the best camera in the
group. However, being significantly less
expensive, the Z 6 is every bit as good in
other respects and is a more ‘sensible’ buy.Above
ISO 25,600
High-ISO image quality
is no match for the Z 6,
but it’s pretty close to
the Canon cameras and
better than in the D850Top
ISO 200
The Z 7 easily beats every
other camera in this
group for resolving fine
detail, and dynamic range
is also very good
x2 © Matthew RichardsgrouP TesT
Right
The differences are
under the bonnet
With an identical build and
control layout, it’s only the
image sensor that’s different
in the Z 7, which has a knock-
on effect on autofocus points
and image qualityPrice: £3,124 / $3,399
Nikon Z 7
Predating the Z 6, the Z 7 was Nikon’s first mirrorless full-
frame camera, competing with its range-topping D850It’s only natural to feel that more is better,
whether it’s chocolate cake or megapixels.
The Z 7 clearly wins the megapixel contest
in this group, its 45.7MP image sensor
putting everything else in the shade. It goes
toe to toe with the D850 DSLR, which has
become a legend in its own lifetime.
While both Nikon cameras are capable of
delivering incredibly detailed large-format
prints that still look scary-sharp with
your nose practically right up against the
paper, the Z 7 makes it easier to realise
the full potential in handheld shooting.
Not only is there no reflex mirror to cause
unwanted vibrations, but the 5-axis, 5-stop
stabilisation system works wonders in
avoiding the jitters with any lens you care to
put on the camera.
A further bonus is that the new range
of Z-series lenses so far released are all
incredibly sharp, so it makes sense to buy
a camera with enough resolving power
to make the most of them. The greater
megapixel count over the Z 6 also comes
with extra phase-detection autofocus
points, upping the count from 273 to a total
of 493 points.
As mentioned in the Z 6 review, however,
the extra megapixels of the Z 7 come at the
cost of a reduced maximum burst rate and
noisier high-ISO image quality. That said,
the Z 7 produces cleaner images than the
D850 at high sensitivity settings, but it’s
still a fair way behind the Z 6.
Ultimately, if you want to create extra-
large prints with as much fine detail as
possible, the Z 7 is the best camera in the
group. However, being significantly less
expensive, the Z 6 is every bit as good in
other respects and is a more ‘sensible’ buy.Above
ISO25,600
High-ISOimagequality
isnomatchfortheZ6,
butit’sprettycloseto
theCanoncamerasand
betterthanintheD850Top
ISO 200
The Z 7 easily beats every
other camera in this
group for resolving fine
detail, and dynamic range
is also very good
x2 © Matthew RichardsouP TesT