Nikon P600 vs Nikon Z7 II

Following is a complete analysis of the Nikon P600 vs Nikon Z7 II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and both are designed by Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the P600 (16MP) and Z7 II (46MP) and the P600 (1/2.3") and Z7 II (Full frame) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The P600 was released 7 years prior to the Z7 II which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon P600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the P600 grades vs the Z7 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P600 and Nikon Z7 Mark II. The complete galleries are available at Nikon P600 Gallery and Nikon Z7 II Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon P600 has physical measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Nikon Z7 II has measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the P600 and the Z7 II.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P600 and Z7 II is 65 and 61 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the P600 and Z7 II.

As you can see, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The P600 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Nikon Z7 II will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 30MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged P600 will be behind in sensor tech.