Nikon Z7 II vs Sony TX30

Let's look more closely at the Nikon Z7 II vs Sony TX30, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and TX30 (18MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and TX30 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z7 II was manufactured 7 years later than the TX30 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Z7 II scores versus the TX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z7 Mark II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon Z7 II Gallery & Sony TX30 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z7 II has physical dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Sony TX30 has measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z7 II vs the TX30.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z7 II and TX30 is 61 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z7 II and TX30.

All in all, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z7 II because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon Z7 II will give you greater detail due to its extra 28 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The newer Z7 II is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.