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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony W310

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
84
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony W310 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Increase 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
  • Introduced October 2020
  • Replaced the Nikon Z7
Sony W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony W310 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Nikon Z7 II vs Sony W310, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and W310 (12MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and W310 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The Z7 II was brought out 10 years after the W310 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Z7 II matches up vs the W310 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Sony W310

 Z7 II W310 
AnnouncedOctober 2020January 2010More modern by 132 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kClearer display (+1870k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Nikon Z7 II

 W310 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Sony W310

 Z7 II W310 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z7 II enjoys exterior measurements 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 W310 has measurements of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Z7 II vs the W310.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony W310 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 II and W310 is 61 and 96 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The image here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z7 II and W310.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z7 II due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon Z7 II will offer greater detail having its extra 34 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The younger Z7 II will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography features
Sony W310 Portrait photography features
88
you can focus manually
great megapixels (46 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
20
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Street photography features
Sony W310 Street photography features
79
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
has focus by touch
weather sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Sports photography details
Sony W310 Sports photography details
90
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (46 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
has phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Travel photography information
Sony W310 Travel photography information
72
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
has focus by touch
great megapixels (46MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
58
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography advice
Sony W310 Landscape photography advice
88
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (46 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
2 card slots
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z7 II
Vlogging with Sony W310
36
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic support
does not offer selfie friendly display
29
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Sony W310
 Nikon Z7 Mark IISony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Z7 Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Category Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2020-10-14 2010-01-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface 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 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 8256 x 5504 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 493 9
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.0-5.8
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Number of lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.00 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
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 gr (1.55 lbs) 137 gr (0.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Dual One
Launch cost $2,997 $150