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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony S2100

Portability
61
Imaging
79
Features
92
Overall
84
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony S2100 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(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 Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Revealed October 2020
  • Older Model is Nikon Z7
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony S2100 Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Nikon Z7 II vs Sony S2100, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and S2100 (12MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and S2100 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The Z7 II was launched 10 years after the S2100 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Z7 II matches up vs the S2100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Sony S2100

 Z7 II S2100 
LaunchedOctober 2020January 2010More modern by 132 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k230kSharper screen (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Nikon Z7 II

 S2100 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Sony S2100

 Z7 II S2100 
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon Z7 II features outer dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Sony S2100 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Z7 II versus the S2100.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 II and S2100 is 61 and 93 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The image underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z7 II and S2100.

All in all, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z7 II because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Nikon Z7 II will offer more detail utilizing its extra 34MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern Z7 II provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography details
Sony S2100 Portrait photography details
87
has manual focus
MP count great (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW files
20
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Street photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Street photography camera
79
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
has focus via touch
weather proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
46
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Sports photography advice
Sony S2100 Sports photography advice
89
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
has phase detect AF
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Travel photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Travel photography camera
72
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
has focus via touch
MP count great (46 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z7 II
Landscape photography with Sony S2100
87
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
has double storage slots
27
screen size is good (3 inch)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z7 II
Vlogging with Sony S2100
36
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Sony S2100
 Nikon Z7 Mark IISony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Z7 Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2020-10-14 2010-01-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 46MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 8256 x 5504 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 493 9
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Total lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 2,100 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.30 m
Flash modes 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 syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 seconds -
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 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705 grams (1.55 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 420 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots Two 1
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