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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony HX300

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
84
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
51
Overall
46

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony HX300 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Raise 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
  • Revealed October 2020
  • Old Model is Nikon Z7
Sony HX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 623g - 130 x 103 x 93mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • Earlier Model is Sony HX200V
  • Replacement is Sony HX400V
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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony HX300 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Nikon Z7 II versus Sony HX300, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and HX300 (20MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and HX300 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z7 II was manufactured 7 years later than the HX300 and that is a fairly significant difference 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 HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Z7 II grades versus the HX300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Sony HX300

 Z7 II HX300 
AnnouncedOctober 2020February 2013More recent by 94 months
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k921kClearer display (+1179k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Nikon Z7 II

 HX300 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Sony HX300

 Z7 II HX300 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony HX300 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z7 II enjoys outside dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Sony HX300 has dimensions of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Check out the Nikon Z7 II versus Sony HX300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Z7 II vs the HX300.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony HX300 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z7 II and HX300 is 61 and 63 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony HX300 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony HX300 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The photograph below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Z7 II and HX300.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z7 II due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon Z7 II will provide extra detail due to its extra 26 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger Z7 II will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony HX300 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony HX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony HX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography advice
Sony HX300 Portrait photography advice
88
focusing manually
MP count high (46 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW files
42
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Street photography details
Sony HX300 Street photography details
79
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
features touch focus
environment proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
50
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than average in class (623g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Sports photography info
Sony HX300 Sports photography info
90
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (46MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
supports phase detect AF
55
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Travel photography factors
Sony HX300 Travel photography factors
72
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
features touch focus
MP count high (46MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
54
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (623g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography details
Sony HX300 Landscape photography details
88
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (46MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
48
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX300 as a Vlogging camera
36
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
25
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (623 grams)
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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony HX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Sony HX300
 Nikon Z7 Mark IISony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Z7 Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2020-10-14 2013-02-20
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 46MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 8256 x 5504 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 493 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-6.3
Amount of lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 2,100k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash settings Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 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 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705g (1.55 pounds) 623g (1.37 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 130 x 103 x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 420 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) -
Card slots Dual One
Retail price $2,997 $339