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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony W320

Portability
61
Imaging
81
Features
92
Overall
85
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony W320 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Bump 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
  • Revealed October 2020
  • Previous Model is Nikon Z7
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Released January 2010
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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony W320 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Nikon Z7 II versus Sony W320, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and W320 (14MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and W320 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The Z7 II was unveiled 10 years after the W320 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Z7 II scores vs the W320 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Sony W320

 Z7 II W320 
ReleasedOctober 2020January 2010More modern by 132 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kCrisper display (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Nikon Z7 II

 W320 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Sony W320

 Z7 II W320 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z7 II features outside measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Sony W320 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Nikon Z7 II versus Sony W320 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Z7 II versus the W320.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony W320 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 II and W320 is 61 and 97 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z7 II and W320.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z7 II having a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Nikon Z7 II will result in extra detail having an extra 32 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher Z7 II should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography advice
Sony W320 Portrait photography advice
88
focusing manually
MP count fantastic (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z7 II
Street photography with Sony W320
79
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
has touch to focus
weather proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
49
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z7 II
Sports photography with Sony W320
90
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
has phase detect auto focus
26
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Travel photography camera
Sony W320 as a Travel photography camera
72
weather proof
has bluetooth
has touch to focus
MP count fantastic (46 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
66
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z7 II
Landscape photography with Sony W320
88
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
two card slots
33
decently wide (26mm)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging information
Sony W320 Vlogging information
36
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
26
decently wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Sony W320
 Nikon Z7 Mark IISony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Z7 Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Class Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 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 dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 46MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 8256 x 5504 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 493 9
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range - 4cm
Amount of lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.2" 2.7"
Resolution of display 2,100k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.80 m
Flash options 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video file 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705 gr (1.55 lb) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 420 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
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
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