Sony A1 with Nikon Z7 Overview
Let's compare Nikon Z7 with Sony A1.
These models are included in the Pro Mirrorless cameras.
Nikon Z7 was released in 2018, and Sony A1 in 2021.
A1 is newer, which is a plus. Z7 3 years older.
The sensor resolution of Z7 is greater than that of A1. However, the difference of 4 MP is not very significant.
The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the second camera (A1), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight.
A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark.
At Sony A1, the maximum ISO is greater by 6400.
Both cameras have 5-axis Sensor-shift image stabilization.
Both cameras feature a 3-inch tilting screen.
Both cameras have a electronic viewfinder.
Viewfinder A1 has a higher resolution of 9437k dots, Z7 has a resolution of 3690k dots.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Nikon Z7 has 30.0 fps continuous shooting.
Nikon Z7 has 30.0 fps continuous shooting.
| General |
Z7 |
A1 |
| Brand |
Nikon
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Sony
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| Model |
Z7 |
A1 |
| Announced |
August, 2018 |
January, 2021 |
| Body Type |
SLR-style mirrorless |
SLR-style mirrorless |
| Lens |
| Lens Mount |
Nikon Z |
Sony E |
| Manual Focus |
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| Focal Lens Multiplier |
1 |
1x |
| Number of Lenses |
15 |
146 |
| Macro Focus Range |
n/a |
n/a |
| Screen |
| Screen Size |
3" |
3" |
| Screen Type |
Tilting |
Tilting |
| Screen Resolution |
2100k pixels |
1,440kk pixels |
| Touch Screen |
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| Live View |
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| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder |
Electronic |
Electronic |
| Viewfinder Resolution |
3690 |
| Viewfinder Coverage |
100% |
100%% |
| Viewfinder Magnification |
0.8 |
0.9 |
| Autofocus |
| AF Touch |
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| AF Continuous |
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| AF Single |
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| AF Tracking |
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| AF Selective |
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| AF Center |
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| AF Multi Area |
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| AF Live View |
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| AF Face Detection |
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| AF Contrast Detection |
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| AF Phase Detection |
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| Number of Focus Points |
493 |
759 |
| Number of Cross Focus Points |
0 |
0 |
| Photography Features |
| RAW Support |
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| Min Shutter Speed |
1/30 sec |
1/30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/8000 sec |
1/ sec |
| Continuous Shooting |
9.0 fps |
30.0 fps |
| Shutter Priority |
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| Aperture Priority |
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| Manual Exposure Mode |
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| Exposure Compensation |
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| Custom White Balance |
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| Image Stabilization |
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| Built-in Flash |
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| Flash Range |
no built-in flash |
no built-in flash |
| Flash Modes |
Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off |
Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync |
| External Flash |
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| AE Bracketing |
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| AE Bracketing Range |
±5 EV |
± EV |
| WB Bracketing |
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| Sensor |
| Sensor Size |
Full frame |
Full frame |
| Sensor Type |
BSI-CMOS |
BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor Dimensions |
35.9 x 23.9 mm |
mm |
| Sensor Area |
858.0 mm² |
0.0 mm² |
| Sensor Resolution |
46 MP |
50 MP |
| Max Image Resolution |
8256 x 5504 |
8640 x 5760 |
| Max Native ISO |
25600 |
32000 |
| Min Native ISO |
64 |
100 |
| Max Boosted ISO |
102400 |
102400 |
| Min Boosted ISO |
32 |
50 |
| Video Features |
| 4K |
|
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| Max Video Resolution |
3840 x 2160 |
7680 x 4320 |
| Video Formats |
MPEG-4, H.264 |
XAVC S, XAVC HS, H.264, H.265 |
| Timelapse Recording |
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| Microphone Port |
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| Headphone Port |
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| Exposure Modes |
| Multi-Segment |
|
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| Average |
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| Spot |
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| Partial |
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| AF-Area |
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| Center Weighted |
|
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| Connectivity |
| GPS |
None |
None |
| Wireless Connectivity |
Built-In |
Built-In |
| Bluetooth |
|
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| HDMI |
|
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| USB |
Yes |
USB |
| Battery |
| Battery Life |
330 shots |
530 shots |
| Battery Type |
Battery Pack |
Battery Pack |
| Battery Model |
|
NP-FZ100 |
| Physical |
| Weight |
675 g |
737 g |
| Physical Dimensions |
134 x 101 x 68 mm |
129 x 97 x 70 mm |
| Environmental Sealing |
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| Water Proof |
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| Dust Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Crush Proof |
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| Freeze Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Storage |
| Storage Type |
XQD card |
Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots (UHS-II supported) |
| Storage Slots |
1 |
2 |
| Other Features |
| Self Timer |
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| Selfie Friendly |
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