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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A450

Portability
61
Imaging
81
Features
92
Overall
85
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
Portability
65
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A450 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(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
Sony A450
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Sony A450

 Z7 II A450 
RevealedOctober 2020January 2010More modern by 132 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kCrisper display (+1870k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Nikon Z7 II

 A450 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Sony A450

 Z7 II A450 
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).

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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A450 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A450 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A450 as a Portrait photography camera
88
manual focus
MP count amazing (46MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
72
manual focus
good MP (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Street photography camera
Sony A450 as a Street photography camera
79
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
provides focus by touch
weather sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Sports photography details
Sony A450 Sports photography details
90
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (46MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect AF
77
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good battery (1,050 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Travel photography features
Sony A450 Travel photography features
72
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
provides focus by touch
MP count amazing (46MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
60
good battery (1,050 CIPA)
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography factors
Sony A450 Landscape photography factors
88
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (46 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
66
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
good battery (1,050 shots)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Vlogging camera
Sony A450 as a Vlogging camera
36
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
9
lack of video recording
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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Sony A450
 Nikon Z7 Mark IISony Alpha DSLR-A450
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
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