Nikon Z7 II vs Sony RX100 II

Here, we will be analyzing the Nikon Z7 II vs Sony RX100 II, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and RX100 II (20MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and RX100 II (1") boast different sensor sizing.

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The Z7 II was introduced 7 years later than the RX100 II and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Z7 II matches up against the RX100 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z7 Mark II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon Z7 II Gallery & Sony RX100 II Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon Z7 II has physical measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Sony RX100 II has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Z7 II against the RX100 II.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Z7 II and RX100 II is 61 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Z7 II and RX100 II.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z7 II using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z7 II will give you greater detail using its extra 26 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer Z7 II should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.