Nikon Z7 reviewed by Dpreview: “overall, the a7R III will likely be the more capable option for most users”

Dpreview posted the final Nikon Z7 review. And overall recommends the Sony A7rIII compared to the new camera:

The most obvious and direct comparison on the mirrorless side is the Sony a7R III, another camera we hold in extremely high esteem. And the similarities between these two cameras are remarkable; spec for spec, they nearly mirror one another. But the Sony is a third-generation product, while the Nikon is a first, and it shows. While there are things we prefer about the Nikon (like more sensible menus, better operational responsiveness and a more comfortable grip), in terms of raw performance the a7R III manages at least match it in everything from Raw dynamic range, to video quality, to AF reliability. We also love Sony’s Eye AF. These differences aren’t huge, but overall, the a7R III will likely be the more capable option for most users.

Just an additional note: I keep reading that Nikon had it hard because it’s their first generation of mirrorless cameras. But I never heard the counter argument that in many aspects they actually had a much “easier” job to do than Sony. They knew in advance what they were competiting with, they knew in advance what people like and disliked from Sony cameras. To me this must balance the “first generation” argument. Sony had to figure out everything all alone in these years…