Sony A7III vs Nikon Z6 II - Full Frame Hybrid Comparison

Sony A7III vs Nikon Z6 II - Full Frame Hybrid Comparison

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[peteT]

Great comparison. For ages I was determined to get a Z6 II or Z7 II, but then I randomly found an amazing deal on an A7 R3 and went for that instead. What I found is that many of the things that were putting me off from a Sony full frame really didn't turn out to be a big deal for me:
1. Lack of touchscreen/bad menus. Once you've set the camera up how you like it, you very rarely need to use the menus. The Sony is so customizable, I can control everything with just a single rear dial and the customisable buttons.
2. Handling. I hated it in the shop, but after using the camera properly for a day or so, I find it completely fine. Amazing how quick your hands can adapt
3. EVF/screen quality. The EVF is great, absolutely love it. The screen could be brighter, but I almost always use the EVF anyway. I would say, having a fully rotatable screen would be handy for shots from more extreme angles

I think the Nikon would have frustrated me with its lack of customisable buttons, which I didn't realise before watching your videos!

[liamjewell]

The a7iii is honestly my perfect camera, but I wish canon would make something comparable at a similar price so I can stay within their ecosystem. The eos R almost did it for me, but the slow burst rate and lack of uncropped 4k and slow-mo are deal breakers for me. Excellent video as always!

[jamesaphotography]

I just got the Sony A7iii and Tamron 28-75 after watching your reviews and loving it coming from DSLR's. Thanks for the very detailed reviews.

[hovhanneshovakimyan]

Long waited for this comparison, thanks for the effort!

[someoneunknown]

It is crazy how competitive the a7iii is in 2021, if they lowered the price to around 1399$ it could be an excellent alternative to the z5, z6 and rp

[takamatsuiki]

Thanks for the balanced comparison of these cameras!
One thing to note, is that all AF-S lenses from the Nikon F-mount family are compatible with the Z series, you just need the FTZ adapter. That means there are around 240 lenses (from Nikon and third party) which will work with the Z series cameras.
For someone moving from a Nikon full frame SLR (like me) that's a big bonus!

[dorkis]

Thank you for putting to bed the a7iii green/cold shift color tones argument. I totally followed that thought process based on forums and i/ii users. So glad to see the a7iii producing noticably nicer colors than it's predecessors. This was my biggest jumping point on the Sony. I will no longer be pursuing the Z6ii and am starting the hunt for an a7iii!

[heythere]

I like how you mention the color differences between the original Nikon z6 and the 6ii. I’ll have to look at that .

I noticed the 6ii has a preferable color tone to the Nikons 7. The 7 being colder while the 6ii, as shown here, has a lean towards magenta shades colors which looked nice ok the flower . Also the sky in one of the photos was nicer ok the Nikon whole the Sony was a flatter blue .


Have you tried the different versions of the Sony iii? I wonder what the color differences are for them .


Frankly to me color is the main thing I love about photos so it matters to
Me more than other features I realize.


I think photoshop also can double megapixel count? I haven’t tried this myself but I did see someone compare the Nikon 6ii vs 7 and it seemed to work nice while also preserving the color palette of the 6ii.


Iv seen people try to match colors on a Sony iii and Iv and it doesn’t work.
At the end of the day the difference in the sensor can’t be changed . So for me I’m trying to choose camera based off of preferred built in color more then anything, though I do want something that is good in darker scenarios .


I have the canon m50, when I bought it it was the best choice financially and with decent options but I might upgrade

[mohamedredha]

Thanks for the comparison. I am a A7C owner and I am very much enjoying shooting with it. At 11:11 you said that the new menu system is available for the A7iii but I think you meant the A7siii. For a moment I was happy and thought the new menu system is coming to older Sony cameras.

[fafasogamer]

the intro always makes me smile . Thank you

[stephen.]

I like both cameras but I’d probably still get the Sony because of the autofocus and lenses. I switched from Nikon to Sony because the Z lenses cost too expensive and there are no third party alternatives yet.

[proksalevente]

Did you ever get a chance to try the samyang 35 / 1.8 for E mount?
I'm not sure if I should spend the extra on the Sony 35 1.8, or get the Samyang.

Great video as always!
Your intro has a feeling of home to it for me. It is connected to a soothing video, which helps to wind down after a stressful day.
You don't just provide information, you also provide calmness.

[jason_ong_]

Which do you think would be better for sports photography and videography?

[NVIK]

-Great review! On the Z6 IBIS smoothness: for video I always use SPORTS mode, that will not try to compensate when you are panning. This may be worth trying.

[balamina]

Thank you so much for the informative and helpful comparative review! Good luck!

[theartofimaging]

I prefer Nikon any day over Sony. Much better ergonomics, usability, better build quality and does even have focus stacking.

[Nevergetjaded]

I’m battling between getting the a7iii, Z6, or EOS R given I’ll be doing hybrid work . Just can’t decide because sometimes i do more video sometimes more photo. What do you think

[kk]

2021 and the A7III is still the camera to beat, especially for the price.

[Enrique-the-photographer]

Good video as always, this is a question more than a comment, I currently use Fujifilm (X-T4) and have no intention of switching, but I am considering the Sony A7-III as a second system for many reasons (i.e., focusing and battery life), but I don’t want to buy it now and find out that next month Sony comes out with an A7-IV, can you tell if based on Sony’s history that is likely to happen in the near future? Be well and stay safe.

[AgentFitz]

Before I purchased the A7iii I tested the Z6 gen 1 in 2019 and it was an nice camera. It offered 10 bit externally and the Sony did not. I wasn't a big deal for me. I also felt the Z6 had better build quality. The main reason I passed on the Z6 were the lack of lenses. I refused to invest in a main system based on promises of upcoming glass. I understand it was a new system but for me the lack of a 24-70 f/2.8 at the time killed it for me. Fast forward to today and they have a great 24-70 f/2.8 but Sony E mount has two 24-70mm and one 28-75mm. If I were buying today I would still take my current A7iii/Sigma 24-70mm setup over the Z6ii/Nikkor 24-70mm considering the $1300 saving.