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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony QX1

Portability
61
Imaging
81
Features
92
Overall
85
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Sony Alpha QX1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
48
Overall
57

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony QX1 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Increase 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 QX1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
  • Launched September 2014
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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony QX1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Sony QX1

 Z7 II QX1 
LaunchedOctober 2020September 2014More modern by 75 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2""Larger display (+3.2")
Display resolution2100k0kClearer display (+2100k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Nikon Z7 II

 QX1 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Sony QX1

 Z7 II QX1 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony QX1 Physical Comparison

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.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony QX1 size comparison

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

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony QX1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony QX1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony QX1 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony QX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony QX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z7 II
Portrait photography with Sony QX1
88
you can focus manually
fantastic megapixels (46MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW formats
66
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Street photography details
Sony QX1 Street photography details
79
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
has touch to focus
weather sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
69
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
supports touch to focus
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (216 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Sports photography camera
Sony QX1 as a Sports photography camera
90
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
has phase detect auto focus
56
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
better than average battery power (440 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Travel photography camera
Sony QX1 as a Travel photography camera
72
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
has touch to focus
fantastic megapixels (46 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
71
better than average battery power (440 shots)
supports touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (216g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography advice
Sony QX1 Landscape photography advice
88
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (46MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
2 card slots
64
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (440 CIPA)
screen is small ( inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging info
Sony QX1 Vlogging info
36
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone support
display is not selfie friendly
32
has touchscreen
comes with face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
does not have external mic port
heavier than competition in class (216 grams)
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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony QX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Sony QX1
 Nikon Z7 Mark IISony Alpha QX1
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Z7 Mark II Sony Alpha QX1
Class Pro Mirrorless Lens-style
Announced 2020-10-14 2014-09-03
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Lens-style
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 8256 x 5504 5456 x 3632
Max native ISO 25600 16000
Max boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 493 25
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z Sony E
Number of lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 1.6
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2" -
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 grams (1.55 pounds) 216 grams (0.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 420 images 440 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots 2 Single
Launch pricing $2,997 $500