Nikon Z7 II vs Sony RX10 II

Below is a thorough overview of the Nikon Z7 II vs Sony RX10 II, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and RX10 II (20MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and RX10 II (1") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z7 II was unveiled 5 years later than the RX10 II and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the Z7 II grades vs the RX10 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z7 Mark II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The full galleries are provided at Nikon Z7 II Gallery and Sony RX10 II Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z7 II has got outer measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Sony RX10 II has measurements of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") and a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Compare the Nikon Z7 II vs Sony RX10 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Z7 II versus the RX10 II.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 II and RX10 II is 61 and 58 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The photograph below might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z7 II and RX10 II.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Z7 II having a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon Z7 II will produce greater detail having an extra 26 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent Z7 II is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.