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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony W730

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
84
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony W730 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 Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Revealed October 2020
  • Earlier Model is Nikon Z7
Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony W730 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Nikon Z7 II vs Sony W730, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and W730 (16MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and W730 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The Z7 II was introduced 7 years after the W730 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Z7 II grades versus the W730 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Sony W730

 Z7 II W730 
AnnouncedOctober 2020January 2013More modern by 95 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kSharper display (+1870k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Nikon Z7 II

 W730 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Sony W730

 Z7 II W730 
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon Z7 II comes with outer measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Sony W730 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z7 II vs Sony W730 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Z7 II vs the W730.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony W730 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Z7 II and W730 is 61 and 96 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Z7 II and W730.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z7 II with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon Z7 II will offer more detail using its extra 30 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern Z7 II is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography factors
Sony W730 Portrait photography factors
88
has manual focus
sensor resolution is high (46 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Street photography advice
Sony W730 Street photography advice
79
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
weather proof
great ISO range (25,600)
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
lighter than average (122g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Sports photography information
Sony W730 Sports photography information
90
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is high (46 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
comes with phase detect AF
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z7 II
Travel photography with Sony W730
72
weather proof
supports bluetooth
provides focus by touch
sensor resolution is high (46MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
71
lighter than average (122 grams)
boasts touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography features
Sony W730 Landscape photography features
88
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is high (46 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
2 card slots
39
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Vlogging camera
Sony W730 as a Vlogging camera
36
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone support
screen is not selfie friendly
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than average (122g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Sony W730
 Nikon Z7 Mark IISony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Z7 Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2020-10-14 2013-01-08
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
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 area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 8256 x 5504 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 493 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-224mm (9.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Total lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 2,100k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 2.80 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 Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 pounds) 122g (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 pictures 240 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Dual One
Launch pricing $2,997 $138