Nikon Z7 II vs Sony HX200V

The following is a thorough review of the Nikon Z7 II versus Sony HX200V, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and HX200V (18MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and HX200V (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The Z7 II was introduced 8 years after the HX200V which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Z7 II grades against the HX200V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z7 Mark II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon Z7 II Gallery and Sony HX200V Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon Z7 II enjoys external measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Sony HX200V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Check out the Nikon Z7 II versus Sony HX200V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Z7 II against the HX200V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 II and HX200V is 61 and 66 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The picture below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z7 II and HX200V.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z7 II having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon Z7 II will provide more detail using its extra 28 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Z7 II is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.