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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony W370

Portability
61
Imaging
79
Features
92
Overall
84
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony W370 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Expand 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
  • Announced October 2020
  • Superseded the Nikon Z7
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony W370 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon Z7 II and Sony W370, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and W370 (14MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and W370 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The Z7 II was unveiled 10 years later than the W370 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Z7 II scores against the W370 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Sony W370

 Z7 II W370 
AnnouncedOctober 2020January 2010Fresher by 132 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k230kSharper display (+1870k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Nikon Z7 II

 W370 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Sony W370

 Z7 II W370 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon Z7 II provides outer measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Sony W370 has specifications of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon Z7 II and Sony W370 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Z7 II compared to the W370.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony W370 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Z7 II and W370 is 61 and 94 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Z7 II and W370.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Z7 II using its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon Z7 II will give greater detail having an extra 32MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Z7 II is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z7 II
Portrait photography with Sony W370
87
has manual focus
sensor resolution is amazing (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z7 II
Street photography with Sony W370
79
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
has focus by touch
environment sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z7 II
Sports photography with Sony W370
89
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is amazing (46MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
has phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z7 II
Travel photography with Sony W370
72
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
has focus by touch
sensor resolution is amazing (46 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
58
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography information
Sony W370 Landscape photography information
87
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is amazing (46MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
37
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z7 II
Vlogging with Sony W370
36
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic jack
does not contain selfie friendly screen
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Sony W370
 Nikon Z7 Mark IISony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Z7 Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2020-10-14 2010-01-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
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 surface area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 46MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 8256 x 5504 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 493 9
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 34-238mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.6-5.6
Total lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 2,100k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.00 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705 grams (1.55 pounds) 179 grams (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 2 One
Cost at launch $2,997 $230