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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony W560

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
84
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony W560 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Boost 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
  • Replaced the Nikon Z7
Sony W560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony W560 Overview

Lets look closer at the Nikon Z7 II versus Sony W560, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and W560 (14MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and W560 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The Z7 II was unveiled 9 years later than the W560 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Z7 II matches up vs the W560 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Sony W560

 Z7 II W560 
RevealedOctober 2020January 2011Fresher by 119 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k230kClearer display (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Nikon Z7 II

 W560 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Sony W560

 Z7 II W560 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Nikon Z7 II has got external dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Sony W560 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check out the Nikon Z7 II versus Sony W560 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Z7 II and the W560.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony W560 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z7 II and W560 is 61 and 96 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z7 II and W560.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z7 II having a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Nikon Z7 II will deliver extra detail having an extra 32MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The newer Z7 II should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography features
Sony W560 Portrait photography features
88
manual focus
amazing megapixels (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
28
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z7 II
Street photography with Sony W560
79
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
features focus via touch
weather proofing
above average high ISO (25,600)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Sports photography advice
Sony W560 Sports photography advice
90
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing megapixels (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Travel photography camera
Sony W560 as a Travel photography camera
72
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
features focus via touch
amazing megapixels (46MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
65
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W560 as a Landscape photography camera
88
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing megapixels (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
two card slots
42
reasonably wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z7 II
Vlogging with Sony W560
36
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Sony W560
 Nikon Z7 Mark IISony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Z7 Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Category Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2020-10-14 2011-01-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
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 46 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 8256 x 5504 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
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 - 26-104mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Available lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 2,100 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.80 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 Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705g (1.55 lbs) 110g (0.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 form Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 2 1
Launch pricing $2,997 $139