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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony HX400V

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
84
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony HX400V 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 Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Introduced October 2020
  • Old Model is Nikon Z7
Sony HX400V
(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
  • 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Replaced the Sony HX300
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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony HX400V Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Nikon Z7 II and Sony HX400V, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and HX400V (20MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and HX400V (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The Z7 II was announced 6 years after the HX400V which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Z7 II grades versus the HX400V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Sony HX400V

 Z7 II HX400V 
IntroducedOctober 2020February 2014More modern by 82 months
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k921kClearer display (+1179k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Nikon Z7 II

 HX400V Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Sony HX400V

 Z7 II HX400V 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z7 II has outside measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Sony HX400V has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Examine the Nikon Z7 II and Sony HX400V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Z7 II compared to the HX400V.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony HX400V size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 II and HX400V is 61 and 62 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z7 II and HX400V.

As you can tell, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Z7 II with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z7 II will render greater detail with its extra 26 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger Z7 II should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX400V as a Portrait photography camera
88
manual focus
amazing MP (46MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW files
51
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
supports face detect autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Street photography information
Sony HX400V Street photography information
79
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
provides focus via touch
weather proof
very good high ISO (25,600)
50
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (660 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Sports photography info
Sony HX400V Sports photography info
90
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing MP (46 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
55
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z7 II
Travel photography with Sony HX400V
72
weather proof
supports bluetooth
provides focus via touch
amazing MP (46 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
53
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (660g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX400V as a Landscape photography camera
88
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing MP (46 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proof
has double storage slots
49
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX400V as a Vlogging camera
36
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic port
display isn't selfie friendly
29
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone port
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition in class (660g)
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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony HX400V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Sony HX400V
 Nikon Z7 Mark IISony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Z7 Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2020-10-14 2014-02-12
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 46MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 8256 x 5504 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
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)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Available lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 2,100k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 8.50 m (ISO Auto)
Flash modes Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash)
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705g (1.55 lb) 660g (1.46 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
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 images 300 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Dual Single
Retail pricing $2,997 $448