Nikon Z7 II vs Sony TX9

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Nikon Z7 II vs Sony TX9, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and TX9 (12MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and TX9 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The Z7 II was unveiled 10 years after the TX9 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Z7 II grades vs the TX9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z7 Mark II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon Z7 II Gallery and Sony TX9 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z7 II has got external dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Sony TX9 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Z7 II compared to the TX9.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z7 II and TX9 is 61 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The picture below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z7 II and TX9.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z7 II using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z7 II will produce more detail having an extra 34MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger Z7 II provides an advantage in sensor technology.