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Nikon Z6 III vs Sony A7 IV: which is better?

Nikon Z6 III and Sony A7 IV compared side by side across 123 specs and 15 scored categories — every winner highlighted, so the right pick is obvious.

2 PRODUCTS · 123 SPECS · 15 SCORED CATEGORIES · LIVE RE-RANKING

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CAMERAS

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← TOP PICK

NIKON

Nikon Z6 III

$2,499

BEST OVERALL

SONY

Sony A7 IV

$2,499

BEST FOR DOXMARK

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⚡ COMPARZONE VERDICT

The Nikon Z6 III takes the overall win.

Highest composite at 8.9/10 — 0.4 ahead of the Sony A7 IV. Dead heat on design. Scroll for the category-by-category breakdown.

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CATEGORY WINS · 15 SCOREDTIES SHOWN GREY

AUTO

BATT

BUIL

DESI

FEAT

IMAG

OPTI

PERF

THEV

USER

VIDE

DOXM

VIDE

VALU

Nikon Z6 III×7

Sony A7 IV×4

Nikon Z6 III Mirrorless CameraBEST OVERALL

Sony A7 IV Full-Frame Mirrorless CameraBEST FOR DOXMARK

01 · SCORE RADAR

Performance profile

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LARGEST GAPVideo — Nikon Z6 III leads by 9.5

TIGHTESTDESIGN — dead heat between the top two

02 · CATEGORY BREAKDOWN

Category showdown

Z6 IIIA7 IV

AutofocusiSony A7 IV · +0.5

Z6 III9.0

A7 IV9.5

BATTERYiSony A7 IV · +0.5

Z6 III7.0

A7 IV7.5

BuildiNikon Z6 III · +0.5

Z6 III9.0

A7 IV8.5

DESIGNiTIED AT 8.5

Z6 III8.5

A7 IV8.5

FEATURESiTIED AT 9.0

Z6 III9.0

A7 IV9.0

Image QualityiTIED AT 9.0

Z6 III9.0

A7 IV9.0

OPTICSiTIED AT 9.0

Z6 III9.0

A7 IV9.0

PERFORMANCEiNikon Z6 III · +0.2

Z6 III9.0

A7 IV8.8

THE VERDICTiNikon Z6 III · +9.0

Z6 III9.0

A7 IV0.0

USER REVIEWSiNikon Z6 III · +8.8

Z6 III8.8

A7 IV0.0

VIDEOGRAPHYiNikon Z6 III · +0.7

Z6 III9.5

A7 IV8.8

VideoiNikon Z6 III · +9.5

Z6 III9.5

A7 IV0.0

DOXMARKiSony A7 IV · +9.0

Z6 III0.0

A7 IV9.0

VideographyiNikon Z6 III · +0.7

Z6 III9.5

A7 IV8.8

ValueiSony A7 IV · +8.0

Z6 III0.0

A7 IV8.0

03 · VALUE MAP

Price vs performance

TOP-LEFT IS THE SWEET SPOT

SCORE PER $100 · RANKED

01Nikon Z6 III0.36BEST DEAL

02Sony A7 IV0.34

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04 · THE FULL SHEET

Full specifications

123 SPECS · ALL SHOWN

SPECS

Nikon Z6 III$2,49913W8.9

Sony A7 IV$2,49915W8.5

AF Pointsi

299

759← BEST +154%

Subject Detectioni

Human, Animal, Vehicle

Human, Animal, Bird

Burst RateFPSi

60 fps← BEST +500%

10 fps

Battery HealthWHi

16 Wh Wh

16.4 Wh

Removable BatteryiSAME

Yes

Battery Level IndicatoriSAME

Yes

Battery PowerMAHiSAME

2280 mAh

Rechargeable BatteryiSAME

Yes

Full Charge Shotsi

360-370 shots (CIPA)

580 (LCD) / 520 (EVF)

Battery VoltageVi

7 V

7.2 V← BEST +3%

Battery Modeli

EN-EL15c

NP-FZ100

Card Slotsi

1x CFexpress Type B, 1x SD UHS-II

Dual (CFexpress Type A/SD, SD)

Weather SealingiSAME

Yes

Battery (CIPA)SHOTSi

360 shots

580 shots← BEST +61%

WeightGi

760 g

658 g← 13% lighter

Weather Sealed ( Splashproof )i

Yes, extensive

Yes (Splashproof)

Screen Resolutioni

2.1 m dots

1.03m dots

Touch ScreeniSAME

Yes

System Camerai

Mirrorless

Yes (Mirrorless)

EVF ResolutionM DOTSi

5.76 m dots← BEST +57%

3.68 m dots

Screen SizeINCHi

3.2 inch← BEST +7%

3 inch

Hot ShoeiSAME

Yes

FlashiSAME

Flip Out ScreeniSAME

Yes

VolumeCM³i

1040.27 cm³

1011.5 cm³

Lowest Potential Operating Temperature°CiSAME

0 °C

Tilting Viewfinderi

N/A

EVF Refresh Rate ( Max )HZiSAME

120 Hz

WidthMMi

138.5 mm← BEST +5%

131.3 mm

HeightMMi

101.5 mm← BEST +5%

96.4 mm

Maximum Operating Temperature°CiSAME

40 °C

Waterproof Depthi

0 m

Thicknessi

68.5 mm

79.8 mm

Dxomark Sensor Scorei

97← BEST

Dxomark Sports Scorei

25.5← BEST

Dxomark Landscape Scorei

14.7← BEST

Dxomark Portrait Scorei

25.4← BEST

Bluetooth Versioni

5.0

4.1

TypeiSAME

Mirrorless Camera

Viewfinderi

Electronic

Electronic (OLED)

Viewfinder CoverageiSAME

100

WeightGi

760 g← BEST +16%

658 g

Processori

EXPEED 7

BIONZ XR

Release Datei

2024-06-17

2021-10-26

Wi-Fi SupportediSAME

Yes

Bluetooth SupportediSAME

Yes

Dual Card SlotsiSAME

Yes

Pixel Shift Shoti

Yes

false

Shoots RawiSAME

Yes

Supports Lossless Compressed RawiSAME

Yes

Wi-Fi Versioni

Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)

802.11ac

Supports A RemoteiSAME

Yes

HDMI SupportediSAME

Yes

GPS SupportiSAME

Support Live StreamingiSAME

Yes

Advanced Hot Shoei

Yes, Multi-Accessory Shoe

Yes (Multi Interface Shoe)

Internal StorageiSAME

HDMI Versioni

HDMI Type A 2.1

2.1

Internal Storage SizeiSAME

0 GB

NFC Supportedi

Yes← BEST

USB Type-CiSAME

Yes

External Memory SlotiSAME

Yes

Sensori

Full-frame partially stacked CMOS

Full-frame Exmor R CMOS

ResolutionMPi

24.5 MP

33 MP← BEST +35%

ISO Rangei

100-64000

100-51200

Dynamic RangeSTOPSi

14 stops

14.7 stops← BEST +5%

Stabilizationi

5-axis sensor-shift VR

5-axis In-Body Image Stabilization

Sensor Sizei

Full Frame

Full Frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm)

Lens MountiSAME

Yes

Megapixelsi

24.5 MP

33 MP

Maximum ISOi

64,000← BEST +25%

51,200

Sensor Shift StabilizationiSAME

Yes

Continuous Shootingi

14 fps

10 fps

Phase Detection Autofocus For PhotosiSAME

Yes

Fastest Shutter Speedi

1/8000 sec

1/8000 s

Focus Pointsi

299

759 (Phase-detection)

Maximum Expanded ISOiSAME

204800

AF TrackingiSAME

Yes

Manual FocusiSAME

Yes

Touch AutofocusiSAME

Yes

Manual Shutter SpeediSAME

Yes

BSI SensoriSAME

Yes

Manual ExposureiSAME

Yes

Serial Shot ModeiSAME

Yes

CMOS SensoriSAME

Yes

Built In HDR ModeiSAME

Yes

Two Stage ShutteriSAME

Yes

Manual ISOiSAME

Yes

Flash Sync Speedi

1/200 sec

1/250 s

Manual White BalanceiSAME

Yes

Exposure Timei

30s - 1/8000s

—

Image Stabilization Ratingi

9.5← BEST +19%

Maximum Electronic Shutter Speedi

1/16000 sec

1/8000 s

Can Combine Image Stabilizationi

Yes (Synchro VR)

Yes

Can Create Panoramas In CameraiSAME

Stacked Cmos Sensori

Yes← BEST

USB SupportediSAME

Yes

USB Versioni

USB 3.2 Gen 1

3.2 Gen 2

Pixel Size ( Main Camera )i

~5.9 µm

5.09 µm

Build Qualityi

9← BEST +6%

8.5

Controlsi

8.5

9← BEST +6%

Autofocus Pointsi

9.5← BEST +6%

Image QualityiSAME

Video Qualityi

9.5← BEST +8%

8.8

Battery Lifei

7.5← BEST +7%

Low Light Performancei

9← BEST +6%

8.5

The Verdicti

An exceptional hybrid camera for serious enthusiasts and professionals.

The Sony A7 IV is an exceptional hybrid camera, delivering professional-grade performance for both photography and videography, making it a top choice for serious creators.

Commentsi

Users praise its stunning EVF, robust video features, and reliable autofocus.

Users consistently praise the A7 IV for its outstanding image quality, highly reliable autofocus, and advanced video features, though some note the menu system's complexity and the 4K 60p crop.

Overall Ratingi

10← BEST +15%

8.7

Color Combinationi

10← BEST +2%

9.8

Video Recording ( Main Camera )i

6K/60p, 4K/120p

4K 60p (Super 35) / 4K 30p (Full-frame)

Phase Detection Autofocus For VideosiSAME

Yes

Microphone InputiSAME

Yes

Audio JackiSAME

Yes

Timelapse FunctioniSAME

Yes

Movie Bit Ratei

Up to 360 Mbps

600 Mbps

24p Cinema ModeiSAME

Yes

Supports Slow Motion Video RecordiSAME

Yes

Continuous Autofocus When Recording MoviesiSAME

Yes

Stereo MicrophoneiSAME

Yes

MicrophoneiSAME

Yes

Max Videoi

6K 60p

4K 60p

Internal Colori

10-bit N-Log/HLG

10-bit 4:2:2

ROW WINS

05 · WHICH ONE IS FOR YOU

Pick by persona

RE-RANKS LIVE AS YOU ADD OR REMOVE PRODUCTS

THE ALL-ROUNDER

Best overall

Nikon Z6 IIINIKON8.9

ALL GROUPSEQUAL WEIGHT

Best total score across weighted category factors.

RUNNER-UP · Sony A7 IV (8.5)

FOR VALUE SEEKERS

Best bang for buck

Nikon Z6 IIINIKON8.9

SCORE ÷ PRICELIVE PRICES

Strongest score-to-price ratio from the available price data.

RUNNER-UP · Sony A7 IV (0.3)

PRIORITY · VIDEO

Best for video

Nikon Z6 IIINIKON9.5

VIDEO WEIGHTEDCONF 91%

Best visible score in the video category group.

RUNNER-UP · Sony A7 IV (0.0)

PRIORITY · THE VERDICT

Best for the verdict

Nikon Z6 IIINIKON9.0

THE VERDICT WEIGHTEDCONF 86%

Best visible score in the the verdict category group.

RUNNER-UP · Sony A7 IV (0.0)

06 · BOTTOM LINE

Why pick each

STRENGTHS · AND ONE HONEST TRADE-OFF

#1NIKON0.0

Nikon Z6 III

“The Nikon Z6 III is a versatile full-frame mirrorless camera, ideal for hybrid shooters seeking advanced video capabilities and robust photo”

VIDEOGRAPHY 9.5

Video 9.5

Wins Image Quality

Wins Overall Rating

TRADE-OFFBattery life could be better

BEST OVERALLBest price →

#2SONY0.0

Sony A7 IV

“The Sony A7 IV is a versatile full-frame mirrorless camera, excelling as a hybrid tool for both demanding photographers and videographers.”

Autofocus 9.5

DOXMARK 9.0

Wins AF Points

Wins Resolution

TRADE-OFF4K 60p video has a Super 35 crop

BEST FOR DOXMARKBest price →

Still deciding? The Nikon Z6 III is the safest pick.

COMPOSITE 8.9/10 · WINS 7 OF 15 CATEGORIES

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Nikon Z6 III Mirrorless Camera vs Sony A7 IV Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera: which is better?

The Nikon Z6 III Mirrorless Camera is our overall pick, scoring 8.9/10 against 8.5/10 for the Sony A7 IV Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera — a 5% edge. Current starting prices span $2,499. The score weighs category-specific cameras attributes, spec wins, price signals, and data confidence — not sponsorships.

Nikon Z6 III Mirrorless Camera leads overall with a 8.9 total score.
Nikon Z6 III Mirrorless Camera wins 61 comparable specs with a 56% weighted win rate.
Nikon Z6 III Mirrorless Camera has the strongest high-impact advantage in Overall Rating.
Nikon Z6 III Mirrorless Camera has the best visible score-to-price balance based on available starting price.

Nikon Z6 III Mirrorless CameraWINNER 8.9/10

The Nikon Z6 III is a versatile full-frame mirrorless camera, ideal for hybrid shooters seeking advanced video capabilities and robust photo performance.

Pros

+ Groundbreaking 5.76M-dot EVF
+ Internal 6K/60p N-RAW video
+ Fast 60fps full-frame RAW stills
+ Advanced subject detection AF

Cons

− Battery life could be better
− No built-in GPS
− No internal storage

Best for: Professional Videographers · Advanced Hybrid Shooters · Action and Sports Photographers

“Verdict: The Nikon Z6 III is an outstanding hybrid camera, offering a compelling blend of speed, image quality, and advanced video features at a competitive price point, making it a top recommendation for serious creators.”

Sony A7 IV Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera8.5/10

The Sony A7 IV is a versatile full-frame mirrorless camera, excelling as a hybrid tool for both demanding photographers and videographers.

Pros

+ Excellent 33MP full-frame image quality
+ Advanced Real-time Tracking autofocus
+ Robust 4K 10-bit video capabilities
+ Effective 5-axis in-body stabilization

Cons

− 4K 60p video has a Super 35 crop
− Rolling shutter can be noticeable
− Menu system still complex for some

Best for: Hybrid Photo/Video Shooters · Professional Content Creators · Wedding and Event Photographers

“Verdict: The Sony A7 IV is an outstanding hybrid mirrorless camera that strikes an excellent balance between high-resolution stills and advanced video capabilities. It's a highly recommended choice for content creators and professionals…”

Frequently asked questions

Which is better, Nikon Z6 III Mirrorless Camera or Sony A7 IV Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera?

By ComparZone's weighted scoring of category-specific cameras specs, the Nikon Z6 III Mirrorless Camera scores highest overall (8.9/10, 0.4 points ahead of the Sony A7 IV Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera). It is the better all-round pick, but the right choice depends on your priorities — the spec table above shows exactly where each one wins.

What are the main differences between Nikon Z6 III Mirrorless Camera and Sony A7 IV Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera?

The biggest measurable differences are Overall Rating, Sensor, AF Points — with the Nikon Z6 III Mirrorless Camera leading on Overall Rating. The grouped spec sheet above marks the winner of every comparable spec.

Is the Nikon Z6 III Mirrorless Camera better value than the Sony A7 IV Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera?

The Nikon Z6 III Mirrorless Camera starts around $2,499 and the Sony A7 IV Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera around $2,499. Weigh the score gap against the price gap: a small score lead rarely justifies a large premium unless it comes from the specs you personally care about.

Can I compare other cameras on ComparZone?

Yes — ComparZone supports dynamic comparison pages for any 2 to 4 cameras from the same category, with verified specs, transparent scores, and live prices. See the related comparisons below or build your own from the category page.

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