Nikon Z7 II vs Sony QX1

Following is a extended overview of the Nikon Z7 II and Sony QX1, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Lens-style by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and QX1 (20MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and QX1 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The Z7 II was introduced 6 years after the QX1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Z7 II grades versus the QX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z7 Mark II and Sony Alpha QX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon Z7 II Gallery and Sony QX1 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z7 II comes with outside dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Sony QX1 has proportions of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Z7 II and the QX1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 II and QX1 is 61 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The image below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z7 II and QX1.

All in all, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z7 II with its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon Z7 II will deliver extra detail using its extra 26 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Z7 II will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.