Nikon Z7 II vs Sony WX50

Here, we are matching up the Nikon Z7 II and Sony WX50, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and WX50 (16MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and WX50 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The Z7 II was introduced 8 years later than the WX50 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Z7 II grades against the WX50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z7 Mark II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon Z7 II Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z7 II enjoys outer measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Sony WX50 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Z7 II versus the WX50.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 II and WX50 is 61 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z7 II and WX50.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z7 II having a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Nikon Z7 II will produce more detail using its extra 30 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Z7 II should have a benefit in sensor innovation.