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Nikon Z7 II
Nikon2020
Nikon MirrorlessMount: Nikon ZReleased 2020

Nikon Z7 II

Full factory technical datasheet and laboratory hardware reference for the Nikon Z7 II, featuring a 45.7MP Full Frame BSI CMOS sensor, 10 fps continuous burst, and 4K60 UHD recording.

Camera Type
mirrorless
Sensor Resolution
45.7 MP
Max Continuous Burst
10 fps
IBIS Stabilization
5 Stops
Battery (CIPA)
420 Shots
Weight
705 g
Quick Technical Verdict & Summary

Hardware Engineering Overview: Nikon Z7 II

The Nikon Z7 II is a Full Frame mirrorless camera engineered with a 45.7 MP Full Frame BSI CMOS sensor (35.9 × 23.9 mm) and native Nikon Z lens mount. Designed for demanding still and motion capture workflows, it delivers up to 10 fps burst shooting with 5 stops of 5-axis IBIS and 4K60 UHD recording capability.

Sensor & Optical Architecture
45.7 Megapixel Full Frame BSI CMOS (35.9 × 23.9 mm) driven by the Dual EXPEED 6 image engine, supporting 3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1 aspect ratios.
Autofocus & Continuous Speed
493-Point Hybrid Phase-Detection AF with 493 phase-detect points. Captures 10 fps burst speed with Deep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft).
In-Body Image Stabilization
5-axis sensor-shift stabilization providing up to 5 stops CIPA handshake compensation.
Video & Motion Capabilities
4K60 UHD internal recording at 10-bit N-Log / 12-bit ProRes RAW HDMI. Features Full Cinema Log Profile Suite and 3.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output.
Chassis, Storage & Battery Rating
Weighs 705g in a 134.0 × 100.5 × 69.5 mm body. Features 1x CFexpress Type B + 1x SD UHS-II, 3.69M-dot OLED EVF, and CIPA rated for 420 shots per full charge.
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Sensor & Image Quality

Photodiode architecture, active imaging area, and processor pipeline

Effective Resolution
45.7 Megapixels (MP)
Sensor Type & Architecture
Full Frame BSI CMOS
Sensor Physical Size
35.9 × 23.9 mm
Supported Aspect Ratios
3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Native Lens Mount
Nikon Z
Image Processor Engine
Dual EXPEED 6
02

Autofocus & Shooting Speed

Phase-detection coverage, neural subject recognition, and burst mechanics

Autofocus System
493-Point Hybrid Phase-Detection AF
Phase-Detect Focus Points
493 AF Points / Zones
AI Subject Recognition
Deep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Max Burst Speed (Mechanical / Electronic)
10 fps (Mechanical) / 10 fps (Electronic)
Maximum Continuous Burst Rate
10 fps
Max Shutter Speed
1/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS)
5-Axis Sensor-Shift — Up to 5 Stops (CIPA)
03

Video Capabilities

Internal recording codecs, chroma subsampling, log gammas, and I/O interfaces

Maximum Video Resolution
4K60 UHD
Resolution & Frame Rate Matrix
4K60 UHD at maximum sustained frame rate
Color Bit Depth & Chroma Sampling
10-bit N-Log / 12-bit ProRes RAW HDMI
Log Gamma & Cinema Profiles
Full Cinema Log Profile Suite
Audio & HDMI Connectivity
3.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output
04

Hardware & Ergonomics

Storage media bays, optical viewfinder display, CIPA endurance, and chassis dimensions

Memory Card Slots
1x CFexpress Type B + 1x SD UHS-II
Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)
3.69M-dot OLED EVF
Battery Life (CIPA Standard)
420 shots per charge
Body Weight (incl. Battery & Media)
705 g (1.55 lbs)
Exterior Dimensions (W × H × D)
134.0 × 100.5 × 69.5 mm

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