Nikon Z7 II vs Sony RX10 IV

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Nikon Z7 II and Sony RX10 IV, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and RX10 IV (20MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and RX10 IV (1") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z7 II was brought out 3 years after the RX10 IV which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Z7 II scores versus the RX10 IV when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z7 Mark II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon Z7 II Gallery and Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z7 II offers outside dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 IV has measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") along with a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon Z7 II and Sony RX10 IV in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Z7 II and the RX10 IV.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 II and RX10 IV is 61 and 52 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Z7 II and RX10 IV.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z7 II featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon Z7 II will give you extra detail having its extra 26MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent Z7 II is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.