Nikon Z7 II Gets Silver Award at DPReview (89% Overall Score)
DPReview completed their full in-depth review for the Nikon Z7 II full frame mirrorless camera. And this Nikon Z7 II gets an impressive 89% overall score and Silver Award from the experts at DPReview.
Nikon Z7 II Key Features:
- 45.7MP FX-Format BSI CMOS Sensor
- Dual EXPEED 6 Image Processors
- UHD 4K60 Video; N-Log & 10-Bit HDMI Out
- 10 fps Cont. Shooting, ISO 64-25600
- 493-Point Phase-Detect AF System
- 3.6m-Dot OLED Electronic Viewfinder
- 3.2″ 2.1m-Dot Tilting Touchscreen LCD
- 5-Axis In-Body Vibration Reduction
- Dual Memory Card Slots
What we like…
- Excellent image quality and dynamic range
- ISO 64 can give IQ advantage over peers
- Good video quality and features for such a high resolution camera
- Excellent ergonomics with well-placed controls
- Effective in-body image stabilization
- Decent battery life and some backward compatibility
- USB charging and separate charger included
- Dual card slots provide flexibility
- Auto shutter mode avoids the need to manually switch in different situations
- SD, XQD and CFexpress compatibility
- Viewfinder is detailed
What we don’t…
- AF features not as well integrated as in its rivals
- AF tracking not as dependable as best systems
- Eye AF still appears to fractionally front-focus
- Battery life lags behind its peers
- Tilting screen not as flexible as two-way tilt or fully articulated
- Non-matched card slots demands purchase of multiple formats
- Viewfinder isn’t as high resolution as the best of its peers
- Requires external recorder for best video quality (10-bit Log or Raw)
Conclusion from DPReview:
The Z7 II is a very capable all-rounder, boosted by the addition of twin card slots and the option to add a battery grip. It offers superb image quality, solid autofocus and good video specs. But it’s only really its slightly lower price that makes it stand out from a very competitive group. Thoroughly likable.
Nikon Z7 II body: $2,996.95 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.
Nikon Z7 II with 24-70mm f/4 Lens: $3,596.95 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.
Read more: Best Lenses for Nikon Z7 II and Best Memory Cards for Nikon Z7 II.