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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony WX10

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
84
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony WX10 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Push 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
  • Introduced October 2020
  • Replaced the Nikon Z7
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Released January 2011
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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony WX10 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Nikon Z7 II and Sony WX10, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and WX10 (16MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and WX10 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The Z7 II was revealed 9 years after the WX10 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Z7 II scores versus the WX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Sony WX10

 Z7 II WX10 
ReleasedOctober 2020January 2011More modern by 119 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"2.8"Larger display (+0.4")
Display resolution2100k460kCrisper display (+1640k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Nikon Z7 II

 WX10 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Sony WX10

 Z7 II WX10 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon Z7 II comes with physical dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Sony WX10 has specifications of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check out the Nikon Z7 II and Sony WX10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Z7 II vs the WX10.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 II and WX10 is 61 and 95 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The pic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z7 II and WX10.

To sum up, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Z7 II having a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Nikon Z7 II will show extra detail because of its extra 30 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The younger Z7 II should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z7 II
Portrait photography with Sony WX10
88
you can focus manually
high sensor resolution (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
39
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Street photography info
Sony WX10 Street photography info
79
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
supports focus by touch
weather sealing
very good ISO range (25,600)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Sports photography features
Sony WX10 Sports photography features
90
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high sensor resolution (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Travel photography camera
72
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
supports focus by touch
high sensor resolution (46 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
65
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography details
Sony WX10 Landscape photography details
88
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high sensor resolution (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no low pass filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
has double storage slots
50
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging info
Sony WX10 Vlogging info
36
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone port
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
32
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Sony WX10
 Nikon Z7 Mark IISony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Z7 Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2020-10-14 2011-01-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 46 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 8256 x 5504 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 493 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-168mm (7.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Number of lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 2.8 inch
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.10 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200s -
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 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705 grams (1.55 lb) 161 grams (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 420 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BG1
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 Two 1
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