Nikon Z7 II vs Sony QX100

Following is a detailed analysis of the Nikon Z7 II vs Sony QX100, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Lens-style by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and QX100 (20MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and QX100 (1") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The Z7 II was manufactured 7 years after the QX100 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the Z7 II scores vs the QX100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z7 Mark II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon Z7 II Gallery and Sony QX100 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon Z7 II offers physical measurements 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 QX100 has sizing of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z7 II against the QX100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 II and QX100 is 61 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The picture here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Z7 II and QX100.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z7 II due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon Z7 II will offer extra detail due to its extra 26MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern Z7 II provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.