Nikon Z7 II vs Sony HX9V

Below, we are analyzing the Nikon Z7 II vs Sony HX9V, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and HX9V (16MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and HX9V (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z7 II was launched 9 years later than the HX9V and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Z7 II matches up versus the HX9V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z7 Mark II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The complete galleries are available at Nikon Z7 II Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z7 II features physical measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Sony HX9V has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Nikon Z7 II vs Sony HX9V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Z7 II and the HX9V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Z7 II and HX9V is 61 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z7 II and HX9V.

Clearly, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Z7 II because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z7 II will give more detail utilizing its extra 30 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern Z7 II will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.