Nikon Z7 II vs Sony HX300

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z7 Mark II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon Z7 II Gallery & Sony HX300 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.