Nikon Z7 II vs Sony W650

Below, we will be evaluating the Nikon Z7 II vs Sony W650, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and W650 (16MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and W650 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z7 II was announced 8 years later than the W650 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the Z7 II scores against the W650 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z7 Mark II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon Z7 II Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z7 II enjoys physical dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Sony W650 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Nikon Z7 II vs Sony W650 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Z7 II compared to the W650.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Z7 II and W650 is 61 and 96 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Z7 II and W650.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z7 II with its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon Z7 II will offer you extra detail with its extra 30 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher Z7 II is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.