Nikon Z7 II vs Sony HX80

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Nikon Z7 II and Sony HX80, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and HX80 (18MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and HX80 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z7 II was announced 4 years later than the HX80 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Z7 II scores against the HX80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z7 Mark II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon Z7 II Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon Z7 II features external dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Sony HX80 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the Nikon Z7 II and Sony HX80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Z7 II vs the HX80.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 II and HX80 is 61 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z7 II and HX80.

As you can tell, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Z7 II with its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Nikon Z7 II will give you more detail with its extra 28 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern Z7 II is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.