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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony H20

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
84
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Boost 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
  • Introduced October 2020
  • Succeeded the Nikon Z7
Sony H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
  • 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
  • Launched May 2009
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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony H20 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Nikon Z7 II versus Sony H20, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and H20 (10MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and H20 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The Z7 II was released 11 years after the H20 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H20 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Z7 II grades versus the H20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Sony H20

 Z7 II H20 
LaunchedOctober 2020May 2009More modern by 140 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k230kSharper display (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Nikon Z7 II

 H20 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Sony H20

 Z7 II H20 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon Z7 II comes with physical measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Sony H20 has sizing of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Z7 II compared to the H20.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony H20 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 II and H20 is 61 and 87 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Z7 II and H20.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z7 II due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon Z7 II will give you more detail as a result of its extra 36MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger Z7 II provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography details
Sony H20 Portrait photography details
88
manual focus
MP count high (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
27
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z7 II
Street photography with Sony H20
79
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
has touch focus
weather proof
great high ISO (25,600)
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Sports photography camera
Sony H20 as a Sports photography camera
90
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (46MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
has phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z7 II
Travel photography with Sony H20
72
weather proof
supports bluetooth
has touch focus
MP count high (46 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
51
has built in flash
great reach (380mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (250g)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z7 II
Landscape photography with Sony H20
88
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
2 card slots
36
focusing manually
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging factors
Sony H20 Vlogging factors
36
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone support
screen is not selfie friendly
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
heavier than competition in class (250g)
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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Sony H20
 Nikon Z7 Mark IISony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Z7 Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2020-10-14 2009-05-14
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 8256 x 5504 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 493 9
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 38-380mm (10.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-4.4
Macro focusing range - 2cm
Available lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 2,100k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.10 m
Flash settings 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 reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 secs -
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705g (1.55 lbs) 250g (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BG1
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) Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 2 Single
Launch pricing $2,997 $249