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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony QX10

Portability
61
Imaging
81
Features
92
Overall
85
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
34
Overall
39

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony QX10 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(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
Sony QX10
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Sony QX10

 Z7 II QX10 
IntroducedOctober 2020September 2013Newer by 87 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.2""Bigger screen (+3.2")
Screen resolution2100k0kSharper screen (+2100k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Nikon Z7 II

 QX10 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Sony QX10

 Z7 II QX10 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony QX10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 II and QX10 is 61 and 96 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony QX10 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony QX10 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony QX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony QX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z7 II
Portrait photography with Sony QX10
88
has manual focus
resolution is great (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
37
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Street photography details
Sony QX10 Street photography details
79
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
offers focus via touch
weather proof
great high ISO (25,600)
68
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
lighter than average (105g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Sports photography information
Sony QX10 Sports photography information
90
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is great (46MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Travel photography advice
Sony QX10 Travel photography advice
72
weather proof
supports bluetooth
offers focus via touch
resolution is great (46 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than average (105g)
features touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography information
Sony QX10 Landscape photography information
88
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is great (46MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
2 card slots
39
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging advice
Sony QX10 Vlogging advice
36
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone support
display is not selfie friendly
34
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than average (105g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1440 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony QX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Sony QX10
 Nikon Z7 Mark IISony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
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