Nikon Z7 II

The Nikon Z7 II may appear to be a relatively subtle refresh of the original Z7 but the improvements that have been made, such as the second card slot, the option to add vertical control grip, and boosted AF performance will all increase its appeal to...

Superb 45MP full-frame sensor ; 5-axis IBIS ; 4K video at up to 60fps ; Tilting touch LCD ; Magnesium build with dust and splash protection ; Legacy lens support via FTZ adapter ; SnapBridge wireless

Not many third-party lenses available ; Omits multi-shot sampling mode ; Raw video support costs extra

The full-frame mirrorless Nikon Z 7 II is a bit faster than its predecessor and supports dual memory cards, both important for pros. Its autofocus isn't quite as futuristic as its rivals, but it undercuts them on price, and its 45MP image sensor is...

Superb color reproduction, extreme sharpness and large dynamic range. Perhaps the best ergonomics in class, solid, weatherproof camera body. Well-functioning image stabilizer, and dual card slots.

The tilt screen cannot be rotated, 4K/60p with 1.08 x cropping.

The Nikon Z7 II responds to criticism of its predecessor through improved autofocus, dual card slots and the possibility of vertical grip. Nikon could also have given the camera an even better viewfinder, a swivel touch screen, and even better video...

Excellent image quality ; Lovely handling ; 5-axis IS system ; Best-in-class build quality

EVF resolution lower than rivals ; Tilt-angle display, not vari-angle

The tweaks and refinements to the Z7 II are certainly welcome, but we think Nikon could have done even more. As it stands it feels a little like a stopgap before we see an all-new model. However, the Z7 II still has a lot going for it and at a more...

Slim build ; Huge full-frame sensor ; Accurate eye AF ; 4K/60p video recording

The screen doesn’t flip out ; There are better cameras for action

If you’re searching for a Nikon Z camera that offers the perfect compromise between price and features, look no further.

Dual card slots ; 4K video up to 60p ; Excellent viewfinder

Screen only tilts, not articulates ; Autofocusing for sport and action could be better ; Relatively small upgrade from predecessor

There are lots to like about the Z 7II, and while it’s not a complete overhaul when compared to its predecessor, there have been some small but valuable upgrades. Particularly of interest to professionals and high-end enthusiasts is the addition of a...

Speedier all-round performance Nikon Z system is growing nicely Excellent handling Solid photo and video features Eye AF is quick and reliable

A modest refresh Rivals have superior AF for action Card door pops open too easily Better image stabilization on rivals

The Nikon Z7 II is a subtle evolution of the original Z7, thanks to its two card slots and dual processors that boost its all-round performance. Elsewhere, it's wonderfully familiar territory, and the Nikon Z system is steadily growing. We'd like to...