Nikon Z7 II vs Sony G3

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon Z7 II vs Sony G3, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and G3 (10MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and G3 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The Z7 II was announced 11 years after the G3 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony G3 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Z7 II matches up versus the G3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z7 Mark II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The whole galleries are available at Nikon Z7 II Gallery & Sony G3 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon Z7 II comes with exterior measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Sony G3 has specifications of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Z7 II against the G3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 II and G3 is 61 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Z7 II and G3.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z7 II using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Nikon Z7 II will deliver greater detail with its extra 36MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Z7 II is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.