Nikon Z7 II vs Sony RX10 II
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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony RX10 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 46MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 64 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
- Released October 2020
- Superseded the Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8) lens
- 813g - 129 x 88 x 102mm
- Released June 2015
- Earlier Model is Sony RX10
- Renewed by Sony RX10 III
Nikon Z7 II vs Sony RX10 II Overview
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Nikon Z7 II vs Sony RX10 II Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Sony RX10 II
Z7 II | RX10 II | |||
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Released | October 2020 | June 2015 | More recent by 66 months | |
Screen size | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 2100k | 1229k | Sharper screen (+871k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX10 II over the Nikon Z7 II
RX10 II | Z7 II |
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Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Sony RX10 II
Z7 II | RX10 II | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Nikon Z7 II vs Sony RX10 II Physical Comparison
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.
Nikon Z7 II vs Sony RX10 II Sensor Comparison
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.
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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony RX10 II Specifications
Nikon Z7 Mark II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Z7 Mark II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Large Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2020-10-14 | 2015-06-10 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 858.0mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 46MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 8256 x 5504 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 102400 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 32 | 64 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 493 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Nikon Z | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-200mm (8.3x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.8 |
Macro focusing range | - | 3cm |
Total lenses | 15 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 2,100k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dot | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/2000s |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 14.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 10.20 m |
Flash settings | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off | Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/200s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 705g (1.55 lb) | 813g (1.79 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 129 x 88 x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 70 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 531 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 420 photos | 400 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Dual | Single |
Pricing at launch | $2,997 | $998 |