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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A330

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
84
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 front
Portability
67
Imaging
50
Features
50
Overall
50

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A330 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Announced October 2020
  • Earlier Model is Nikon Z7
Sony A330
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 529g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Older Model is Sony A300
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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A330 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon Z7 II versus Sony A330, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and A330 (10MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and A330 (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The Z7 II was launched 11 years later than the A330 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Z7 II scores versus the A330 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Sony A330

 Z7 II A330 
LaunchedOctober 2020May 2009Fresher by 139 months
Screen dimensions3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2100k230kCrisper screen (+1870k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Nikon Z7 II

 A330 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Sony A330

 Z7 II A330 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A330 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon Z7 II features external dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Sony A330 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Z7 II vs the A330.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A330 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 II and A330 is 61 and 67 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A330 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A330 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The graphic below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Z7 II and A330.

Plainly, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z7 II because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon Z7 II will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 36 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher Z7 II should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A330 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A330 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography info
Sony A330 Portrait photography info
88
has manual focus
MP count high (46MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW files
62
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Street photography highlights
Sony A330 Street photography highlights
79
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
provides touch focus
environment sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
75
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Sports photography factors
Sony A330 Sports photography factors
90
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (46MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
50
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
bad battery life (230 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z7 II
Travel photography with Sony A330
72
environment sealing
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
MP count high (46MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
44
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery life (230 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z7 II
Landscape photography with Sony A330
88
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (46 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
two card slots
54
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
bad battery life (230 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging info
Sony A330 Vlogging info
36
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
9
lack of video recording
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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Sony A330
 Nikon Z7 Mark IISony Alpha DSLR-A330
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Z7 Mark II Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2020-10-14 2009-05-18
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 8256 x 5504 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 493 9
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 15 143
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.49x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 10.00 m
Flash modes Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Max video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705 grams (1.55 lb) 529 grams (1.17 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 64
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 535
Other
Battery life 420 images 230 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Dual One
Cost at release $2,997 $545