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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony WX300

Portability
61
Imaging
81
Features
92
Overall
85
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony WX300 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Raise 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
  • Old Model is Nikon Z7
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Introduced February 2013
  • Successor is Sony WX350
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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony WX300 Overview

Below is a detailed review of the Nikon Z7 II and Sony WX300, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and WX300 (18MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and WX300 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The Z7 II was introduced 7 years later than the WX300 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Z7 II grades versus the WX300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Sony WX300

 Z7 II WX300 
IntroducedOctober 2020February 2013More recent by 94 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k460kClearer display (+1640k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Nikon Z7 II

 WX300 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Sony WX300

 Z7 II WX300 
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. 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 WX300 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z7 II and Sony WX300 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Z7 II against the WX300.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 II and WX300 is 61 and 94 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing technical specs. The visual here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Z7 II and WX300.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z7 II with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Nikon Z7 II will show more detail using its extra 28 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The younger Z7 II provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Portrait photography camera
88
you can focus manually
megapixel count fantastic (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
36
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z7 II
Street photography with Sony WX300
79
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch focus
environment proof
good ISO range (25,600)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (166g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Sports photography factors
Sony WX300 Sports photography factors
90
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
49
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Travel photography features
Sony WX300 Travel photography features
72
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch focus
megapixel count fantastic (46 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
71
lighter than average (166g)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography features
Sony WX300 Landscape photography features
88
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
good sized screen (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
has dual storage slots
44
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging details
Sony WX300 Vlogging details
36
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
35
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (166 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have external mic support
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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Sony WX300
 Nikon Z7 Mark IISony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Z7 Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2020-10-14 2013-02-20
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 8256 x 5504 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 493 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Number of lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 2,100 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.30 m
Flash settings Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705g (1.55 pounds) 166g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 2 One
Retail cost $2,997 $330