Sony Alpha A7R III vs Nikon Z6 II
Nikon Z6 II has the edge on paper, but the right choice depends on what you shoot. the Z6 II is better for sports, astrophotography.
Choose the Alpha A7R III for
- more resolution (42MP vs 24.5MP)
- a lighter body (657g vs 705g)
- more lenses in our database (105 vs 54)
Choose the Z6 II for
- faster bursts (14fps vs 10fps)
- better low-light performance
- a lower price (from £609)
- a newer design (2020)
Specs side by side
| Spec | Alpha A7R III | Z6 II |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | Full frame, 42MP | Full frame, 24.5MP |
| Mount | Sony FE (full frame) | Nikon Z |
| Released | 2017 | 2020 |
| Burst | 10 fps | 14 fps |
| Readout | — | — |
| Max ISO | 32,000 | 51,200 |
| Stabilisation | In-body | In-body |
| Video | 4K 30p | 4K 60p (crop) |
| Weather sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Weight | 657 g | 705 g |
| Battery | Sony NP-FZ100 | Nikon EN-EL15c |
| Card slots | 2× SD (UHS-II) | CFexpress B + SD (UHS-II) |
| New price | No longer sold new | No longer sold new |
| Used at MPB | £674–849 | £609–934 |
| Native lenses in our database | 105 (82 third-party) | 54 (31 third-party) |
Which is better for…
| Use | Better choice |
|---|---|
| Beginner-friendly | About equal |
| Everyday & travel | About equal |
| Portraits | About equal |
| Landscape | About equal |
| Wildlife & animals | About equal |
| Sports & action | Z6 II |
| Astrophotography | Z6 II |
| Vlogging & video | About equal |
| Vintage / film look | About equal |
Based on the specs that matter most for each type of photography: burst and readout for action, resolution for landscapes, sensor size and low light for portraits and astro, video and weight for vlogging.
Lenses and running costs
The Alpha A7R III uses Sony E / FE (105 lenses in our database, 82 third-party) and the Z6 II uses Nikon Z (54 lenses, 31 third-party). Batteries: Sony NP-FZ100 (about £65) vs Nikon EN-EL15c (about £51).
Alpha A7R III compatible lenses → · Z6 II compatible lenses → ·
Frequently asked questions
Is the Sony Alpha A7R III better than the Nikon Z6 II?
It depends on your priorities. The Alpha A7R III offers more resolution (42MP vs 24.5MP), a lighter body (657g vs 705g), more lenses in our database (105 vs 54); the Z6 II offers faster bursts (14fps vs 10fps), better low-light performance, a lower price (from £609).
Which is better for video, the Alpha A7R III or the Z6 II?
They are closely matched for video (4K 30p vs 4K 60p (crop)); stabilisation and lens choice will decide it.
Which is cheaper, the Alpha A7R III or the Z6 II?
The Alpha A7R III costs No longer sold new new and from £674 used at MPB; the Z6 II costs No longer sold new new and from £609 used (checked 5 November 2026).
Can I use Sony Alpha A7R III lenses on the Z6 II?
Not directly. The Alpha A7R III uses Sony E / FE and the Z6 II uses Nikon Z; switching usually means new lenses or an adapter where one exists.