Nikon Z7 II vs Sony QX10
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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony QX10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 46MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- 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
- Replaced the Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1440 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
- Introduced September 2013
Nikon Z7 II vs Sony QX10 Overview
Here, we will be comparing the Nikon Z7 II versus Sony QX10, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Lens-style by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and QX10 (18MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and QX10 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe Z7 II was unveiled 7 years after the QX10 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.
Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Z7 II matches up against the QX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon Z7 II vs Sony QX10 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z7 Mark II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon Z7 II Gallery and Sony QX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Sony QX10
Z7 II | QX10 | |||
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Introduced | October 2020 | September 2013 | Newer by 87 months | |
Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3.2" | " | Bigger screen (+3.2") | |
Screen resolution | 2100k | 0k | Sharper screen (+2100k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Nikon Z7 II
QX10 | Z7 II |
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Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Sony QX10
Z7 II | QX10 | |||
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Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Nikon Z7 II vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon Z7 II enjoys physical dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Sony QX10 has specifications of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).
Check the Nikon Z7 II versus Sony QX10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Z7 II vs the QX10.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 II and QX10 is 61 and 96 respectively.
Nikon Z7 II vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The image here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Z7 II and QX10.
To sum up, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z7 II having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z7 II will provide you with greater detail having an extra 28 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger Z7 II is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony QX10 Specifications
Nikon Z7 Mark II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Z7 Mark II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Lens-style |
Revealed | 2020-10-14 | 2013-09-04 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Lens-style |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 858.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 46MP | 18MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 8256 x 5504 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 102400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 32 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 493 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Nikon Z | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 15 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.2 inch | - |
Resolution of screen | 2,100 thousand dot | 0 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | Depends on connected smartphone |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off | None |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/200 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1440 x 1080 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1440x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 705 grams (1.55 lbs) | 105 grams (0.23 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
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 shots | 220 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BN, |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
Storage slots | Two | Single |
Price at release | $2,997 | $250 |