How To Choose Between Them
Compare the winners above against your own priorities. A lead in one category only matters if you use it.
Camera Comparison
Sony
Sony a7 III vs Nikon Zf
Short AnswerSony a7 III wins more of the spec-sheet categories, but the right pick depends on what you shoot.
By Jennifer K. Telfer · Updated · 1 Min Read
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Winner By Photographic Discipline
ResolutionNikon Zf
Image StabilizationNikon Zf
Autofocus PointsSony a7 III
Battery LifeSony a7 III
WeightSony a7 III
Launch PriceSony a7 III
Key Technical Performance Deltas
Resolution (MP)
A24.2
B24.5
Stabilization (Stops)
A5
B8
Battery (Shots)
A710
B360
Weight (g, Lower Is Lighter)
A650
B710
AF Points
A693
B273
Form Factor
126.9 × 95.6 × 73.7 mm
144 × 103 × 49 mm
Reasons To Choose Each
Choose Sony a7 III If…
- Higher autofocus points (693 vs 273 )
- Higher battery life (710 shots vs 360 shots)
- Lighter body (650 g vs 710 g)
- Costs less at launch ($1999 vs $1999.95)
Choose Nikon Zf If…
- Higher resolution (24.5 MP vs 24.2 MP)
- Higher image stabilization (8 stops vs 5 stops)
Comprehensive Specification Table
| Spec | Sony a7 III | Nikon Zf |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Format | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Megapixels | 24.2 MP | 24.5 MP |
| Sensor Type | BSI CMOS | BSI CMOS |
| Max Native ISO | 51200 | 64000 |
| Stabilization | 5 Stops | 8 Stops |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | 693 | 273 |
| Low-Light AF | -3 EV | -10 EV |
| Speed | ||
| Mechanical Burst | 10 fps | 14 fps |
| Electronic Burst | 10 fps | — |
| Fastest Mechanical Shutter | 1/8000 | 1/8000 |
| Viewfinder & Screen | ||
| Viewfinder | EVF | EVF |
| EVF Resolution | 2.36M | 3.69M |
| LCD Size | 3" | 3.2" |
| LCD Type | Tilting | Vari-angle |
| Video | ||
| Best Video | 4K 30p | 4K 60p |
| Internal Color | 8-bit 4:2:0 | 10-bit H.265 |
| Log Profile | S-Log3 | N-Log |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 650 g | 710 g |
| Card Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Battery (CIPA) | 710 Shots | 360 Shots |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Launch Price | 1999 | 1999.95 |
Amber marks the stronger value. Figures are manufacturer specifications.