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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony RX1R II

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
84
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II front
Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
65
Overall
71

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony RX1R II Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(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 Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Launched October 2020
  • Older Model is Nikon Z7
Sony RX1R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 50 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 507g - 113 x 65 x 72mm
  • Revealed October 2015
  • Previous Model is Sony RX1R
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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony RX1R II Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Nikon Z7 II vs Sony RX1R II, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Z7 II (46MP) and the RX1R II (42MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The Z7 II was introduced 5 years after the RX1R II which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Z7 II scores versus the RX1R II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Sony RX1R II

 Z7 II RX1R II 
RevealedOctober 2020October 2015Newer by 61 months
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1229kSharper display (+871k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R II over the Nikon Z7 II

 RX1R II Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Sony RX1R II

 Z7 II RX1R II 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony RX1R II Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z7 II has outside dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1R II has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Examine the Nikon Z7 II vs Sony RX1R II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Z7 II compared to the RX1R II.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony RX1R II size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Z7 II and RX1R II is 61 and 78 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony RX1R II top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony RX1R II Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The picture here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Z7 II and RX1R II.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon Z7 II to deliver greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher Z7 II will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony RX1R II sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony RX1R II Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony RX1R II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z7 II
Portrait photography with Sony RX1R II
88
you can focus manually
megapixel count high (46MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW files
85
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
megapixel count fantastic (42 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Street photography camera
Sony RX1R II as a Street photography camera
79
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
includes touch focus
weather sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
73
tilting screen
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
very good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
heavier than average in class (507g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Sports photography information
Sony RX1R II Sports photography information
90
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (46MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
has phase detect AF
63
megapixel count fantastic (42MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
fixed focal length (35mm)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX1R II as a Travel photography camera
72
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
includes touch focus
megapixel count high (46MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
59
megapixel count fantastic (42 megapixels)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
heavier than average in class (507 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography information
Sony RX1R II Landscape photography information
88
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (46MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
68
manual focus
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3")
megapixel count fantastic (42 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging information
Sony RX1R II Vlogging information
36
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
34
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
heavier than average in class (507 grams)
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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony RX1R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Sony RX1R II
 Nikon Z7 Mark IISony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Z7 Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
Type Pro Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2020-10-14 2015-10-13
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 46MP 42MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 8256 x 5504 7952 x 5304
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 102400
Minimum native ISO 64 50
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 493 25
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35mm (1x)
Largest aperture - f/2.0
Macro focusing distance - 14cm
Number of lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 secs 1/4000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 pounds) 507g (1.12 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 113 x 65 x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 97
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 3204
Other
Battery life 420 images 220 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2,5, 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 2 1
Cost at release $2,997 $3,300