Nikon Z6 III vs Sony A7 IV
Verdict: Nikon Z6 III wins on speed and video; Sony A7 IV wins on value and ecosystem maturity.
How we scored it
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Our methodology
Winner: Nikon Z6 III
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Nikon Z6 III | Sony A7 IV | |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 24.5 MP | 33 MP |
| Sensor Type | Partially stacked BSI | BSI CMOS |
| Burst Rate | 20 fps (mech) / 120 fps (e-shutter) | 10 fps (mech) / 30 fps (e-shutter) |
| Internal RAW | 6K N-RAW | No |
| 4K | 4K/60p (no crop) | 4K/60p (1.1× crop) |
| IBIS | 8-stop | 5.5-stop |
Nikon Z6 III
What works
- 120 fps e-shutter — fastest non-stacked full-frame at this tier
- 6K N-RAW internal recording
- 20 fps mechanical shutter for action and wildlife
What doesn't
- Partially stacked sensor — not full stacked, so rolling shutter remains at very high e-shutter speeds
- Z-mount third-party lens selection smaller than E-mount
- 24.5MP resolution lags A7 IV's 33MP
Sony A7 IV
What works
- 33MP vs Z6 III's 24.5MP — more resolution for studio and landscape
- World's largest mirrorless E-mount ecosystem
- Lower price after 2+ years on market (~$2,499)
What doesn't
- 10 fps mechanical shutter is a hard ceiling for fast action
- 4K/60p crop — Z6 III's no-crop implementation is cleaner
- No internal RAW recording
Bottom line
Our pick: Nikon Z6 III.
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