The Nikon Z7 II is a subtle evolution of the original Z7, thanks to its two card slots and dual processors that boost its all-round performance. Elsewhere, it's wonderfully familiar territory, and the Nikon Z system is steadily growing. We'd like to have seen a more significant upgrade, but that switch to Nikon mirrorless looks safe now – if you have the money.

Speedier all-round performance; Nikon Z system is growing nicely; Excellent handling; Solid photo and video features; Eye AF is quick and reliable;

A modest refresh; Rivals have superior AF for action; Card door pops open too easily; Better image stabilization on rivals

The Z7 II is a very capable all-rounder, boosted by the addition of twin card slots and the option to add a battery grip. It offers superb image quality, solid autofocus and good video specs. But it's only really its slightly lower price that makes it stand out from a very competitive group. Thoroughly likable.

Landscape photography and portraiture;

Demanding action shooting, regular changes of subject type;

The Nikon Z7 II may seem like a "subtle" update to the original Z7, but it's offering a range of updates that make this camera an excellent all-round package. The addition of the SD card slot makes the camera more affordable and gives a backup option for those that need it, as well as making image...

Excellent image quality, Extremely high-quality lenses available, High-speed shooting possible - 10fps, 5-axis image stabilisation, SD card slot a welcome addition, Excellent handling

4K UHD Video (not CINE), Some will wish the screen could face forwards (not everyone), Battery life is still quite short

By adding a second card slot, the Nikon Z7 II corrects the main concern that photographers have about the original Z7. Adding a second Expeed 6 processing engine also boosts the continuous shooting rate, takes 4K shooting to 60P, deepens the burst depth and enhances the low-light capability of the...

High-quality sensor, Excellent user interface and control layout, Weatherproof build

A vari-angle screen is of more use than a tilting screen for portrait orientation images, The viewfinder resolution is no longer class-leading, The Eye-detection AF isn't a match for Sony's or Canon's most recent systems

Although similar to its predecessor, the Nikon Z7 II is an excellent camera, perfected. For high-megapixel work where image quality and resolution are critical, in any shooting condition and any light, the Z7 II is highly recommended.

Best image quality around for low-ISO photography, Competitive image quality at higher ISOs, Most rugged build quality among full-frame mirrorless competition, Impressive autofocus performance, Professional features & functions, Both XQD and SD card slots, Comfortable ergonomics, Cutting-edge USB-PD...

4K30p could have been 4K60p, un-cropped, Focus point control & subject tracking interface could be improved, Button layout quirks not changed from predecessor

First introduced in October 2020 , Nikon Z7 Mark II is a 46.0MP Pro Mirrorless camera with a Full frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor, built-in Image Stabilization, weather sealed body, Tilting touch screen and Nikon Z lens mount. Nikon replaced the older Z7 with this model.

Built-in Wireless (Wi-fi), Bluetooth Connectivity, 5-axis Image Stabilization, Articulating Screen, 4K (UHD) Video, No crop on 4K Videos, 10-bit 4:2:2 at 4K via HDMI Video recording, Touch Screen, Electronic Built-in Viewfinder, Face Detection Focusing, 46.0MP - High Resolution Sensor, 25.600 Max...

Low Battery Life: 420 shots, Heavy Body: 705g

The full-frame mirrorless Nikon Z 7 II is a bit faster than its predecessor and supports dual memory cards, both important for pros. Its autofocus isn't quite as futuristic as its rivals, but it undercuts them on price, and its 45MP image sensor is still one of the best around.

Superb 45MP full-frame sensor, 5-axis IBIS, 4K video at up to 60fps, Tilting touch LCD, Magnesium build with dust and splash protection, Legacy lens support via FTZ adapter, SnapBridge wireless

Not many third-party lenses available, Omits multi-shot sampling mode, Raw video support costs extra

Learn about the new Nikon Z6ii and Nikon Z7ii cameras in this first part of our new webinar series which is set up just for Nikonians, where Nikon Ambassador Michelle Valberg and Nikon representative Mike Lopez are letting us know the details about the new cameras and answering our questions.

Small changes have made Nikon's best camera even better.

Superb color reproduction, extreme sharpness and large dynamic range. Perhaps the best ergonomics in class, solid, weatherproof camera body. Well-functioning image stabilizer, and dual card slots.

The tilt screen cannot be rotated, 4K/60p with 1.08 x cropping.

The tweaks and refinements to the Z7 II are certainly welcome, but we think Nikon could have done even more. As it stands it feels a little like a stopgap before we see an all-new model.

Excellent image quality, Lovely handling, 5-axis IS system, Best-in-class build quality

EVF resolution lower than rivals, Tilt-angle display, not vari-angle