Nikon Z7 vs Sony RX10

In this article, we will be matching up the Nikon Z7 and Sony RX10, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and RX10 (20MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and RX10 (1") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z7 was introduced 4 years after the RX10 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the Z7 matches up vs the RX10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The whole galleries are available at Nikon Z7 Gallery & Sony RX10 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Nikon Z7 offers outer dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 has sizing of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Z7 and the RX10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z7 and RX10 is 62 and 58 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The image here might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z7 and RX10.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z7 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon Z7 will show more detail using its extra 26MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern Z7 will have an advantage in sensor technology.