Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A450
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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A450 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 46MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- 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
- Succeeded the Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
- Revealed January 2010

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A450 Overview
Following is a extensive analysis of the Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A450, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and A450 (14MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and A450 (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

The Z7 II was manufactured 10 years after the A450 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Z7 II grades vs the A450 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A450 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z7 Mark II and Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon Z7 II Gallery and Sony A450 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Sony A450
Z7 II | A450 | |||
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Revealed | October 2020 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 132 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+1870k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Nikon Z7 II
A450 | Z7 II |
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Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Sony A450
Z7 II | A450 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z7 II has outer measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Sony A450 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).
Examine the Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A450 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the Z7 II and the A450.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Z7 II and A450 is 61 and 65 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The pic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Z7 II and A450.
Plainly, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z7 II featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z7 II will offer extra detail due to its extra 32MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern Z7 II should have an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A450 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A450 Specifications
Nikon Z7 Mark II | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Z7 Mark II | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2020-10-14 | 2010-01-05 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 858.0mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 46 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 8256 x 5504 | 4592 x 3056 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
Min native ISO | 64 | 200 |
RAW photos | ||
Min boosted ISO | 32 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 493 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon Z | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Available lenses | 15 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.2 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 2,100 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Clear Photo Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off | Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/200s | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 705 gr (1.55 lbs) | 560 gr (1.23 lbs) |
Dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.8 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 769 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 420 shots | 1050 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 2 | 1 |
Retail cost | $2,997 | $1,241 |