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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A560

Portability
61
Imaging
81
Features
92
Overall
85
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 front
Portability
64
Imaging
54
Features
78
Overall
63

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A560 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Announced October 2020
  • Replaced the Nikon Z7
Sony A560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
  • Introduced August 2010
  • Old Model is Sony A500
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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A560 Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Nikon Z7 II versus Sony A560, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and A560 (14MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and A560 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z7 II was brought out 10 years after the A560 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Z7 II scores vs the A560 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Sony A560

 Z7 II A560 
IntroducedOctober 2020August 2010More modern by 124 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k922kClearer screen (+1178k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A560 over the Nikon Z7 II

 A560 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Sony A560

 Z7 II A560 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A560 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon Z7 II features outside dimensions 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 A560 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z7 II versus Sony A560 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Z7 II and the A560.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A560 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 II and A560 is 61 and 64 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A560 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A560 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The pic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z7 II and A560.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z7 II because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z7 II will produce greater detail having its extra 32 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher Z7 II is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A560 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A560 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography factors
Sony A560 Portrait photography factors
88
has manual focus
amazing sensor resolution (46MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW files
72
manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Street photography information
Sony A560 Street photography information
79
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
offers focus via touch
weather proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
75
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Sports photography camera
Sony A560 as a Sports photography camera
90
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing sensor resolution (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good battery pack (1,050 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Travel photography information
Sony A560 Travel photography information
72
weather proof
supports bluetooth
offers focus via touch
amazing sensor resolution (46MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
60
good battery pack (1,050 CIPA)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography highlights
Sony A560 Landscape photography highlights
88
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is decent (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing sensor resolution (46MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
has double storage slots
73
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (1,050 CIPA)
has double storage slots
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging features
Sony A560 Vlogging features
36
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic port
does not have selfie friendly display
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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Sony A560
 Nikon Z7 Mark IISony Alpha DSLR-A560
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Z7 Mark II Sony Alpha DSLR-A560
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2020-10-14 2010-08-24
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 46MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 8256 x 5504 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 25600
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 493 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 15 143
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 2,100k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.53x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 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, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 secs 1/160 secs
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 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705 grams (1.55 pounds) 599 grams (1.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 817
Other
Battery life 420 images 1050 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - 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/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Two Two
Retail pricing $2,997 $650