Best Full Frame Landscape Camera – Sony a7R IV vs. Nikon Z7 II

We compare two of the best full frame landscape cameras available today – the Sony a7R IV and the Nikon Z7 II. Find out which one is best for you!

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0:00 - Intro
1:17 - Sample photos
2:09 - Displays
3:44- Important differences
4:46 - Dynamic range
5:34 - Resolution
7:11 - High ISO
7:52 - Lens lineup
8:47 - Focus stacking
9:43 - Time-lapse
10:57 - Which should you buy?

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[networm]

7:49 "who the f*** shoots astro photography in JPEG?"
Ken Rockwell enters the chat.

[KyleClements]

If you're into timelapses, the exposure smoothing on the Z cameras will let you leave the camera in 'P', with auto ISO turned on, and the camera can capture a continuous sequence that goes smoothly from daylight to sunset to astro.

[mchlhth]

This might be a difficult comparison, but I believe it’s worth thinking on… a long-term review of cameras on the market that have been most improved by firmware updates. With parts supply shortages abound, expecting new camera releases all the time is no longer the norm. Picking up a used camera, or a model that’s new in-box but not the latest, is probably what many people are considering, but all of the existing reviews are years old and reflect version 1.0 firmware. As someone who doesn’t buy new cameras all the time anymore, after-sales support has become more important to me than what the new tech is that I may be missing out on.

[gerryphilpott]

Thanks Chris and Jordan for the great comparison again, always appreciate your unbiased reviews like this. Brings me to a few comments below about how some sites 'bash' certain brands. First, any enthusiast photographer is out shooting photos or video, not watching YouTube videos with opinionated people trying to get thumbs up/down to pay the rent. I only watch channels like this one and a few more leaning to ways to improve my Nikon experience. It is what I own and have no intention of switching after 40 years. Keep up the good work.

[raewyncoutts]

Thank you for putting this video together and showing different aspects/comparisons with the two cameras. It has helped me make a decision in upgrading my camera, plus I learnt a couple of things as well that is always a bonus. Appreciate your time!

[AbbeyRoadDuluth]

The Nikon Z7 II with the Z ‘holy trinity’ is just an exquisite system. I am smitten and so glad I stuck with Nikon. The files from the Z cameras are outstanding to work with and the native lenses are truly special….the kind of lenses you hang on to forever…

[reinhardbecker]

I would not be surprised if you skip the S1R in an action photography comparison, but for landscape the S1R is one of the best cameras you can get!

[tlatown]

Great channel with great videos! I love all of your videos! Thank you!

[SovietLensReviews]

I just thoroughly enjoy shooting with my Z6, and I think that goes for all the FF Z series cameras; they're just a pleasure to use - something that's hard to quantify. I never find myself frustrated with the camera, everything "just works", and I never miss a shot that I need to get.

[JamesABloomfield]

Chris is now 1 - 1 against metal spikes. Can't wait for the deciding 3rd match at Summerslam!

[robroyig-robroyphotography]

Excellent video, and well laid out comparisons. I just picked up my Z7 ii, and sold my D850. And I LOVED my D850. After shooting with this though, I am happy with my choices. It is a stellar camera, and the S lens lineup, although not as extensive as Sony, is SWEET. What is amazing is the sharpness of the F/4 14-30, which outperforms the F 14-24 F2.8 in image quality, and sharpness. I am a big Nikon fan, and am pulling for them to keep it up....the research and dedication to quality is paying off :-)

[yervantparnagian]

Great video guys. I was actually wondering which might suit me better and then came across your video.

[bernhardwiesner]

Great video again.

Something I would like to see is a comparison or recommendation for the best camera for shooting family. I think there are a lot of things to consider, size, number of lenses to carry around, short videos...

Could be expanded to file handling for people that don't have a lot of time, software for easy video cutting ...

[lehanjones]

glad to see Chris' character development in this intriguing saga

[YakAlmighty]

One thing to note is that with the Sony cameras you can use slow and quick mode to do time lapse with setting the camera to shoot a video with 1 frame per second if you want it done in camera

[jimabels]

You missed two advantages on Nikon Z7 II. It can also save raw files and make a Timelapse video in camera. The other advantage is you can now do up to 15 minute long exposures dialed in without looking at a timer and using bulb mode.

[markschaferny]

Hi. Thank you for the review. As I’m shooting a wide variety of pretty current cameras I want to suggest to compare the Z7II to the 50mpx medium format offerings today. I do like what Nikon is doing and my results punch usually way above other 35mm capture and close in on my X1D II files. While it’s not really there, I’m sure it would make a great comparison for amateur photographers to see if they “need” to step up or can be satisfied with the Nikon world.

[peeta_ead]

Lack of focus breathing on most the Z lenses is a clear advantage for focus stacking, I find it a deal breaker for me compared to most of the Sony glass heavy breathing.

[SilatShooter]

Good Video! As a Sony A7R IV shooter only feature I'd enjoy having from the Nikon is the focus stacking. The better rear screen would be a nice welcome too but EVF Viewfinder is far more important to me.

[jaimeduncan]

Very well balanced comparison. Great job.