Nikon Z7 II vs Sony RX1R
Portability
61 Imaging
79 Features
92 Overall
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61 Imaging
79 Features
92 Overall
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Portability
79 Imaging
69 Features
58 Overall
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79 Imaging
69 Features
58 Overall
64
Nikon Z7 II vs Sony RX1R Key Specs
Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 46MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 64 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
- Released October 2020
- Replaced the Nikon Z7
Sony RX1R
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F2.0) lens
- 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
- Revealed June 2013
- Newer Model is Sony RX1R II
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Below is a extended comparison of the Nikon Z7 II vs Sony RX1R, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and RX1R (24MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (Full frame).
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Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the Z7 II matches up against the RX1R when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z7 Mark II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The entire galleries are available at Nikon Z7 II Gallery & Sony RX1R Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Sony RX1R
| Z7 II | RX1R | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | October 2020 |  | June 2013 | More recent by 89 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display sizing | 3.2" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 2100k |  | 1229k | Crisper display (+871k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Nikon Z7 II
| RX1R | Z7 II |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Sony RX1R
| Z7 II | RX1R | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen |
Nikon Z7 II vs Sony RX1R Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z7 II enjoys 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) while the Sony RX1R has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Z7 II and the RX1R.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Z7 II and RX1R is 61 and 79 respectively.
Nikon Z7 II vs Sony RX1R Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The graphic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Z7 II and RX1R.
To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon Z7 II to result in extra detail due to its extra 22MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher Z7 II will have an edge in sensor technology.
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Portrait Comparison
Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography highlights
Sony RX1R Portrait photography highlights
focusing manually
megapixel count excellent (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Nikon Z7 II Street photography features
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screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
weather sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
good ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (482g)
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Nikon Z7 II Sports photography highlights
Sony RX1R Sports photography highlights
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count excellent (46MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect AF
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (35mm)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (270 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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weather sealing
supports bluetooth
provides focus via touch
megapixel count excellent (46 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
megapixel count decent (24MP)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (270 CIPA)
heavier than competitors in class (482g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Sony RX1R Landscape photography advice
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count excellent (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
two card slots
focusing manually
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (270 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
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has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
good max aperture (f2.0)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (482 grams)
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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony RX1R Specifications
| Nikon Z7 Mark II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Sony |
| Model type | Nikon Z7 Mark II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R |
| Class | Pro Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2020-10-14 | 2013-06-26 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
| Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 35.8 x 23.9mm |
| Sensor surface area | 858.0mm² | 855.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 46MP | 24MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 8256 x 5504 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Max native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 102400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Minimum enhanced ISO | 32 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 493 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Nikon Z | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | - | 35mm (1x) |
| Maximal aperture | - | f/2.0 |
| Amount of lenses | 15 | - |
| Crop factor | 1 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3.2" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 2,100 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen technology | - | Xtra FineTFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic and Optical (optional) |
| Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 6.00 m |
| Flash options | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | 1/200 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
| 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 | 705 grams (1.55 lb) | 482 grams (1.06 lb) |
| Dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 91 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 25.0 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.6 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 2537 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 420 pictures | 270 pictures |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Two | One |
| Launch pricing | $2,997 | $2,798 |