Nikon Z7 Specifications

By Mike Tomkins, Jeremy Gray, Zig Weidelich and Dave Pardue · Posted 08/23/2018 · Updated 10/10/2019

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Model Name	Nikon Z7
Manufacturer URL	Manufacturer website
Successor	Nikon Z7 II

Auto Focus

Auto Focus	Yes
Auto Focus Type	Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF; 493 (single-point AF); Pinpoint, single-point and dynamic-area AF (pinpoint and dynamic-area AF available in photo mode only); wide-area AF (S); wide-area AF (L); auto-area AF; Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); continuous-servo AF (AF-C); full-time AF (AF-F; available only in movie mode); predictive focus tracking; Manual focus (M): Electronic rangefinder can be used; Touch AF and Touch Shutter supported.
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes
Manual Focus	Yes

Power

Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View)	400 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF)	330 shots
Battery Life, Video	85 minutes
Battery Form Factor	Proprietary
Usable Battery Types	EN-EL15b/EN-EL15a/EN-EL15 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included	1 x Proprietary EN-EL15b Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter)	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included	Yes
Internal Charging Supported	Yes

Lens & Optics

Digital Zoom Values	1.5x (DX), 5:4, 1:1, 16:9 crop modes
Lens Mount	Nikon Z
Lens	Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/4 S
Focal Length (35mm equivalent)	24 - 70mm
Focal Length (actual)	24 - 70mm
Zoom Ratio	2.92x
Aperture Range	f/4 - f/22; 7-blade rounded diaphragm
Normal Focus Range	30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity
Filter Thread	72.0mm
Thread Type	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization	No
Digital Zoom	Yes

Image Sensor

On-Sensor Phase Detect	Yes
DxO Sensor Score	99
DxO Color Depth Score (bits)	26.3
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs)	14.6
Sensor Type	CMOS
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso)	2,668
Effective Megapixels	45.7
Sensor Format	35mm
Approximate Pixel Pitch	4.35 microns
Focal Length Multiplier	1.0x
Aspect Ratio	3:2
Color Filter Type	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter	None
Self-Cleaning	Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization	Yes

Image Storage

Usable Memory Types	XQD
Dual Card Slots	No
RAW Capture Support	Yes
Uncompressed Format	NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed; large, medium, and small available (medium and small images are recorded at a bit depth of 12 bits using lossless compression); TIFF
Included Memory	No memory included

Image Capture

Image Resolution	8256 x 5504 (45.4 MP, 3:2), 6192 x 4128 (25.6 MP, 3:2), 4128 x 2752 (11.4 MP, 3:2), 6880 x 5504 (37.9 MP, 5:4), 5152 x 4120 (21.2 MP, 5:4), 3440 x 2752 (9.5 MP, 5:4), 5504 x 5504 (30.3 MP, 1:1), 4128 x 4128 (17.0 MP, 1:1), 2752 x 2752 (7.6 MP, 1:1), 8256 x 4640 (38.3 MP, 16:9), 6192 x 3480 (21.5 MP, 16:9), 4128 x 2320 (9.6 MP, 16:9), 3840 x 2160 (8.3 MP, 16:9), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 5408 x 3600 (19.5 MP, 3:2), 4048 x 2696 (10.9 MP, 3:2), 2704 x 1800 (4.9 MP, 3:2)
Image File Format	JPEG (EXIF 2.31), NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed; large, medium, and small available (medium and small images are recorded at a bit depth of 12 bits using lossless compression); TIFF
Continuous-mode frames/second	9.0

General

Size	5.3 x 4.0 x 2.7 in. (134 x 101 x 68 mm)
Waterproof	No
Waterproof Depth	n/a
Model Number	Z7
Alternate Model Number(s)	Z 7
Camera Format	Compact System Camera
Currently Manufactured	Yes
Retail Price	$3399.95
Street Price	$2,146.95
Date Available	2018-09-27
Tripod Mount	Yes

Viewfinder

Viewfinder	EVF / LCD
Viewfinder Type	EVF: 1.27-cm/0.5-in., approx. 3690k-dot (Quad VGA) OLED with color balance and auto and 11-level manual brightness controls, 100% coverage, 0.8x magnification, 21mm eyepoint, -4 to +2 diopter, eye sensor
Focus Peaking	Yes
EVF Resolution	3,686,400 dots (1,228,800 pixels)
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)	0.80x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed)	0.80x

Exposure

Exposure Compensation	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes	Matrix, Center-weighted (weight of 75% given to 12-mm circle in center of frame; weighting can be based on average of entire frame), Spot (4mm circle or about 1.5% frame, centered on selected focus point), Highlight-weighted
Program Auto Exposure	Yes
Aperture Priority	Yes
Shutter Priority	Yes
Full Manual Exposure	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes	3 User Settings (U1, U2, U3); HDR, Multiple Exposure (Add, average, lighten, darken)
Self Timer	2/5/10/20 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer)	Yes
Maximum ISO (native)	25600
High Resolution Composite	No
Minimum ISO (native)	64
ISO Settings	Auto, 64 - 25,600 in 1/3, 1/2 or 1EV steps, plus down to 32 in Lo-1 and up to 102,400 in Hi-2
Auto ISO Mode	Yes
White Balance Settings	Auto (3), Natural Light Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent (7), Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Preset Manual (6), Color Temperature (2,500K-10,000K); Fine-tuning available.
Shutter Speed Range	1/8000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode	Yes

Video Capture

HD Video Out	Yes
HD Video Connection	HDMI
Can take movies	Yes
Movie Resolution	3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p) 1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) 1920x1080 (120p/100p)
Movie File Format	MOV/MP4 (H.265/MPEG-4 AVC, Linear PCM/AAC audio)
Movie File Format	MOV/MP4 (H.265/MPEG-4 AVC, Linear PCM/AAC audio)
Composite Video Out	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder	n/a

Flash

Flash Exposure Compensation	-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection	ISO-type hotshoe
Built-In Wireless Flash Control	No
Built-in Flash	No
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 Guide Number (ISO 100)	n/a
Flash Range Description	n/a
Max Flash Sync	1/200

Performance Timing

JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution)	9.0
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution)	26
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps)	9.0
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames)	23
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps)	9.0
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames)	20
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid)	0.21 seconds
Shutter Lag (manual focus)	0.060 seconds
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution)	0.48
Shutter Lag (prefocused)	0.059 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes)	Shutter lag results are with Electronic First Curtain Shutter (EFCS) enabled.
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot)	0.46
Startup Time	1.5 seconds
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No
Play -> Record Time	0.9 seconds

Display

Rear Display Size (inches)	3.2
Rear Display Resolution	2,100,000 dots
Touchscreen	Yes
Articulating Screen	Yes
Tilt Swivel Screen	No
Selfie Screen	No
Max Playback Zoom	32.0x
Top Deck Display	Yes
Eye-level Viewfinder	Yes
Rear Display	Yes

Connectivity

Bluetooth	Yes
Built-In GPS	No
Microphone Jack	Yes
Headphone Jack	Yes
External Connections	USB 3.0 Super Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi
PictBridge Compliant	Yes
DPOF Compliant	Yes
Remote Control	Yes
Remote Control Type	Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or optional wired or wireless
Connections (extended)	Mini (Type C) HDMI, USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type C (SuperSpeed USB), 10-pin Expansion Terminal, Stereo Mic Jack (3.5mm, plug-in power provided), Stereo Audio Out (3.5mm)
Built-In Wi-Fi	Yes
NFC	No

Basic

Sensor size	858.01mm2 (35.90mm x 23.90mm)
Weight	41.4 oz (1,175 g) includes batteries, kit lens