Nikon Z7 II vs Sony W800

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Nikon Z7 II versus Sony W800, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and W800 (20MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and W800 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z7 II was released 6 years later than the W800 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W800 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Z7 II grades vs the W800 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z7 Mark II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The complete galleries are available at Nikon Z7 II Gallery and Sony W800 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z7 II comes with outside dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Sony W800 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon Z7 II versus Sony W800 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Z7 II and the W800.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 II and W800 is 61 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Z7 II and W800.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z7 II because of its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Nikon Z7 II will give more detail as a result of its extra 26 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent Z7 II will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.