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Nikon Z7 vs Sony QX10

Portability
62
Imaging
79
Features
89
Overall
83
Nikon Z7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
34
Overall
39

Nikon Z7 vs Sony QX10 Key Specs

Nikon Z7
(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
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Launched August 2018
  • Successor is Nikon Z7 II
Sony QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
  • Released September 2013
Photography Glossary

Nikon Z7 vs Sony QX10 Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Nikon Z7 and Sony QX10, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Lens-style by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and QX10 (18MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and QX10 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The Z7 was revealed 5 years later than the QX10 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Z7 grades versus the QX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Sony QX10

 Z7 QX10 
ReleasedAugust 2018September 2013Fresher by 61 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2""Larger display (+3.2")
Display resolution2100k0kClearer display (+2100k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Nikon Z7

 QX10 Z7 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Sony QX10

 Z7 QX10 
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon Z7 vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z7 provides outside measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Sony QX10 has dimensions of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the Z7 compared to the QX10.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony QX10 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 and QX10 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony QX10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Z7 and QX10.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Z7 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Nikon Z7 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 28 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent Z7 should have an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony QX10 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Sony QX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 vs Sony QX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 Portrait photography advice
Sony QX10 Portrait photography advice
87
has manual focus
excellent MP (46 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
37
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 Street photography information
Sony QX10 Street photography information
79
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
supports focus by touch
environment sealing
above average ISO range (25,600)
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
lighter than others (105 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 Sports photography info
Sony QX10 Sports photography info
83
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (46 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
terrible battery life (330 shots)
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (220 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z7
Travel photography with Sony QX10
67
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
supports focus by touch
excellent MP (46MP)
terrible battery life (330 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than others (105g)
supports focus by touch
decent megapixels (18MP)
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (220 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 Landscape photography details
Sony QX10 Landscape photography details
83
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is decent (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (46 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
terrible battery life (330 per charge)
39
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (")
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery (220 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 Vlogging advice
Sony QX10 Vlogging advice
36
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
34
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than others (105g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1440 x 1080 pxls)
missing mic support
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Nikon Z7 vs Sony QX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 and Sony QX10
 Nikon Z7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Z7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
Class Pro Mirrorless Lens-style
Launched 2018-08-23 2013-09-04
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Lens-style
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 6 -
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 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 8256 x 5504 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 493 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Total lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inches -
Resolution of screen 2,100k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 9.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off None
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1440 x 1080 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1440x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 675g (1.49 lb) 105g (0.23 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 99 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 26.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2668 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 220 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage XQD card microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots One One
Launch cost $2,797 $250