Can Nikon continue to build on the momentum and success of their first foray into the full-frame mirrorless world? The answer in this case is a solid YES.
The second generation of Nikon's full-frame mirrorless camera line is here with the Nikon Z7 II. It uses the same fantastic image sensor to produce excellent photo quality just like the first Nikon Z7, which shot some of the best photos we’ve ever seen from a Nikon. This outstanding image quality is now powered by dual processors for even more under-the-hood power and speed. The Nikon Z7 II is priced competitively compared to other full-frame mirrorless cameras making it an outstanding value for its shooting performance. We can easily put the Nikon Z7 II on a pedestal next to our favorite DSLR of all time, the Nikon D850.
The second generation of Nikon's full-frame mirrorless camera line is here with the Nikon Z7 II. It uses the same fantastic image sensor to produce excellent photo quality just like the first Nikon Z7, which shot some of the best photos we’ve ever seen from a Nikon. This outstanding image quality is now powered by dual processors for even more under-the-hood power and speed. The Nikon Z7 II is priced competitively compared to other full-frame mirrorless cameras making it an outstanding value for its shooting performance. We can easily put the Nikon Z7 II on a pedestal next to our favorite DSLR of all time, the Nikon D850.
What’s New?
The most impressive new specs that the Nikon Z7 II gains are a faster processor that allows for up to 4K 60p video, faster 10 frames per second photo shooting, and a larger shot buffer of up to 77 RAW images. Basically, this generational upgrade is all about faster shooting while maintaining the same great photo quality that we’ve come to expect from Nikon full-frame cameras. It also brings a new dual card slot option for shooters who want to be able to back-up their files in real-time or spilt their photo and video media between two different sources.Nikon Z7 II Main Specs:
- 45.7MP Sensor
- Native ISO 64
- 4K 60p video at 93% coverage of the sensor (about 1.08x crop)
- 5-axis in-body stabilization (3-axis with adapted F-mount lenses)
- 10fps burst shooting with single-point AF
- 3.69M-dot EVF, 3.2" 2.1M-dot rear screen
- -3 EV autofocusing (with ƒ2.0 lens)
- 1 CFExpress / XQD card slot, 1 UHS-II SD card slot
- New EN-EL15c battery, rated to 420 shots (LCD), 360 shots (EVF)
- Compatible with new MB-N11 battery grip (topside / out of housing only)
The competitive price of the Nikon Z7 II compared to other full-frame mirrorless cameras, combined with its super sharp image quality, make it one of our picks for Best Mirrorless Camera of the year.
Nikon Z7 II | Nikon 8-15mm | 1/200 | ISO 200 | ƒ11
IMAGE QUALITY
Nikon Produces Super Sharp Shots - Again
Image quality is what the Nikon Z7 II is all about - it's the standout reason one would want to make this their primary underwater imaging rig. The 45.7mp sensor produces images that are effectively identical to those produced by the Nikon D850, which has been one of our benchmarks for top-tier image quality over the past few years. The sensor of the Nikon Z7 II is the same as that found on the original, so we’re pleasantly unsurprised that the same great image quality carries through to this version.This level of resolution is also equivalent to that produced by the Canon EOS R5 making each of these current full-frame mirrorless cameras pretty squarely matched for overall still image quality and sharpness.
Photos captured by the Nikon Z7 II hold tons of detail in super-sharp resolution. Notice the underexposed band at the bottom of the frame due to having the shutter speed set at 1/250 second. The max flash sync speed is 1/200 second.
Nikon Z7 II | Nikon 8-15mm | 1/250 | ISO 100 | ƒ22
