Nikon Z7
Mirrorless Cameras

Z7

Nikon

Released Oct 1, 2018 · Analysis updated Mar 18, 2026

Compact Nikon Z7 mirrorless camera offers excellent image quality, in-body stabilization, silent shooting, and weather-sealing. The Nikon Z7 scores 84/100 based on 5 expert reviews in the mirrorless cameras category. Coverage includes reviews from Dpreview, Sansmirror, Blog Michaelclarkphoto, and Saidkarlsson.

Critic Score

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84

based on 5 expert reviews

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Low confidence · only 5 reviews

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Pros

  • Excellent image quality(5)
  • In-body stabilization(4)
  • Silent shooting mode(2)
  • Weather-sealing(2)

Cons

  • Limited buffer(3)
  • Single card slot(3)
  • No live feed at 9fps(2)

5 Expert Reviews

89
Nov 5, 2018

The Nikon Z7 is an extremely well-rounded digital camera and suitable for a wide range of photographic and video needs.

85
Dec 9, 2018

The Nikon Z7 is a highly capable first-generation full-frame mirrorless camera that delivers excellent image quality and handling, though it has some limitations in buffer capacity and continuous auto...

83
Oct 25, 2018

The Nikon Z7 is a stellar first-generation full-frame mirrorless camera that excels in image quality, ergonomics, and EVF performance, though it's not quite a replacement for the D850 in fast-action s...

82
Jan 31, 2020

After one year with the Nikon Z7, the reviewer finds it to be a capable mirrorless camera that has become their primary workhorse despite some autofocus and build quality concerns.

80
Jun 23, 2021

The Nikon Z7 II corrects much of what disappointed me in the first version, including a much better autofocus system and dual card slots.