Nikon Z7 II vs Sony W290

On this page, we are contrasting the Nikon Z7 II and Sony W290, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and W290 (12MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and W290 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The Z7 II was unveiled 11 years after the W290 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W290 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Z7 II grades versus the W290 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z7 Mark II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The full galleries are provided at Nikon Z7 II Gallery & Sony W290 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z7 II features physical dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Sony W290 has dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon Z7 II and Sony W290 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Z7 II vs the W290.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 II and W290 is 61 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The image below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z7 II and W290.

As you can see, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z7 II with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon Z7 II will resolve extra detail having an extra 34MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher Z7 II provides an advantage in sensor innovation.