Nikon Z6III / Sony α7R V (ILCE-7RM5)

Nikon Z6III: Camera body · Nikon Z mount

Sony α7R V (ILCE-7RM5): ILCE-7RM5 body, black. Kit options vary by market; the α7R IV and α7R VI are separate models.

SpecificationNikon Z6IIISony α7R V (ILCE-7RM5)
Release year20242022
SensorFull-frame; partially stacked CMOS; 24.5 effective MP Nikon35 mm full-frame back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS; approx. 61.0 MP effective (62.5 MP total)

61 MP allows heavy cropping and large prints; in return files are big and call for fast cards and a capable computer.

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ProcessorEXPEED 7 Nikon—
ISO100–64000 NikonStills ISO 100–32000 (expanded 50–102400); movies ISO 100–32000 equivalent Sony
Video6K/60p RAW; 4K/120p; Full HD/240p (mode restrictions differ) Nikon8K 24p (25p) and 4K 60p (50p); XAVC S (H.264) and XAVC HS (H.265)

H.265 (XAVC HS) gives smaller files at the same quality but needs a more powerful computer to edit.

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Lens mountNikon Z Nikon—
Card slotsCFexpress/XQD and UHS-II SD NikonTwo slots; each takes SD (UHS-I/UHS-II) or CFexpress Type A

CFexpress Type A clears the buffer faster in 8K and long bursts; SD cards also work.

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Viewfinder0.5-inch OLED; about 5.76 million dots; 4000 cd/m²; 0.8× magnification

About 100% frame coverage.

Nikon		0.64-inch Quad-XGA OLED, 9,437,184 dots, 100% coverage, approx. 0.90× magnification; 60 or 120 fps

The 120 fps setting shows moving subjects more smoothly in the finder at the cost of more battery drain.

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Display3.2-inch touch, vari-angle; about 2.1 million dots Nikon—
Stabilisation5-axis in-body sensor-shift VR

The product page gives no stop rating.

Nikon		—
ShutterMechanical 1/8000–30 s; electronic up to 1/16,000 s

Up to 900 s in M mode; flash sync 1/200 s (1/60 s with electronic shutter).

Nikon		—
Burst shootingExtended high speed: mechanical about 14, electronic about 20 fps; up to 120 fps with High-Speed Frame Capture+

Pre-Release Capture records up to 1 second before the shutter is fully pressed.

Nikon		—
AutofocusHybrid phase/contrast; 273 points; 9 subject types; −10 to +19 EV

−10 EV applies to AF-S in photo mode at ISO 100 with an f/1.2 lens.

Nikon		693 phase-detection points in full frame; 567 phase + 25 contrast points in APS-C mode Sony
ConnectionsUSB-C SuperSpeed; full-size HDMI (Type A); 3.5 mm mic and headphone; Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Nikon—
BatteryEN-EL15c

EN-EL15b/a also fit but give fewer shots per charge; the MB-N14 grip holds two batteries.

Nikon		NP-FZ100; approx. 440 shots with viewfinder, approx. 530 with monitor (CIPA) Sony
Operating environment−10 to 40 °C; 85% humidity or less

Nikon describes Z8-level robustness, but the page gives no IP rating.

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Size and weight138.5 × 101.5 × 74 mm; 760 g with battery and card, 670 g body only Nikon131.3 × 96.9 × 82.4 mm; approx. 723 g with battery and card Sony
Service advisoryParts issue that can make cameras inoperable within identified serial-number ranges

17 March 2026: Nikon offers eligible units free parts/repair even outside warranty. Not all Z6III units are affected; use the official serial-number check and applicable regional service terms.

Nikon		—
Bird detectionDedicated bird detection in stills and video

Added in C 2.00.

Nikon		—
Auto captureMotion, distance and subject-detection criteria

C 2.00; distance criteria require a NIKKOR Z lens.

Nikon		—
C 2.01 fixesRare burst overexposure in M mode; freezes under some F-mount lens conditions

Not a single explanation for every owner-reported freeze or a software remedy for the physical service advisory.

Nikon		—
Processor and AI—BIONZ XR image processor and dedicated AI processing unit

The AI unit uses human body and pose data for subject recognition; Sony says vehicles and insects are now recognised as well as people.

Sony
Image stabilisation—5-axis sensor-shift stabilisation; 8.0 stops per CIPA (with FE 50 mm F1.2 GM, pitch/yaw only)

The 8-stop figure applies to a specific lens and test condition; the effect varies with other lenses. Active mode in video adds stabilisation but crops the image.

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Shutter and burst—1/8000–30 s and Bulb; mechanical and electronic shutter; 10 fps in Hi+ mode

Exposures longer than 30 seconds need Bulb mode or an external intervalometer.

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Monitor—3.2-inch TFT, 2,095,104 dots; fully articulating (up 98°, down 40°, side 180°, rotation 270°)

The screen both flips out to the side and tilts on the horizontal axis; this four-way design helps with vertical shots and gimbal work.

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Pixel Shift—Pixel Shift Multi Shooting: 4 or 16 shots

The sensor is shifted by a pixel between frames; frames combined on a computer give higher colour resolution or a bigger image. It needs static subjects and a tripod.

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Connectivity—USB-C (10 Gbit/s, USB 3.2), power and charging via USB Power Delivery; Wi-Fi 802.11ac (2.4/5 GHz); Bluetooth 5.0

USB PD lets the camera run from a power bank or adapter while shooting; 10 Gbit/s suits file transfer and streaming.

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Operating temperature—0–40 °C Sony