Nikon P1000 vs Sony A7R II

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Nikon P1000 vs Sony A7R II, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the P1000 (16MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the P1000 (1/2.3") and A7R II (Full frame) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The P1000 was launched 3 years later than the A7R II and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the P1000 grades against the A7R II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P1000 and Sony Alpha A7R II. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon P1000 Gallery and Sony A7R II Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon P1000 offers exterior dimensions of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") with a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs) while the Sony A7R II has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the P1000 vs the A7R II.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the P1000 and A7R II is 49 and 68 respectively.

Often, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the P1000 and A7R II.

All in all, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The P1000 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A7R II will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 26MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger P1000 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.