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Nikon Z7 vs Sony RX1R II

Portability
62
Imaging
78
Features
89
Overall
82
Nikon Z7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II front
Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
65
Overall
71

Nikon Z7 vs Sony RX1R II Key Specs

Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Launched August 2018
  • Replacement is Nikon Z7 II
Sony RX1R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 50 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 507g - 113 x 65 x 72mm
  • Revealed October 2015
  • Previous Model is Sony RX1R
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Nikon Z7 vs Sony RX1R II Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Nikon Z7 and Sony RX1R II, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the Z7 (46MP) and the RX1R II (42MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the same sensor size (Full frame).

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The Z7 was revealed 2 years after the RX1R II which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Z7 scores against the RX1R II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Sony RX1R II

 Z7 RX1R II 
RevealedAugust 2018October 2015Newer by 35 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1229kSharper screen (+871k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R II over the Nikon Z7

 RX1R II Z7 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Sony RX1R II

 Z7 RX1R II 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Nikon Z7 vs Sony RX1R II Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon Z7 has outside measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") along with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1R II has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Z7 vs the RX1R II.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony RX1R II size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 and RX1R II is 62 and 78 respectively.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony RX1R II top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Sony RX1R II Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z7 and RX1R II.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon Z7 to offer greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer Z7 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony RX1R II sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Sony RX1R II Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 vs Sony RX1R II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 Portrait photography advice
Sony RX1R II Portrait photography advice
86
focusing manually
resolution is excellent (46MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW formats
85
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/4,000 seconds)
MP count amazing (42MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z7
Street photography with Sony RX1R II
79
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
supports touch focus
environment proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
73
screen tilts up and down
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (507 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 Sports photography highlights
Sony RX1R II Sports photography highlights
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is excellent (46MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
supports phase detect auto focus
bad battery power (330 per charge)
63
MP count amazing (42 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
fixed focal length (35mm)
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z7
Travel photography with Sony RX1R II
67
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
supports touch focus
resolution is excellent (46 megapixels)
bad battery power (330 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
59
MP count amazing (42 megapixels)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
more heavy than competition in class (507g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 Landscape photography factors
Sony RX1R II Landscape photography factors
82
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is excellent (46MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
bad battery power (330 per charge)
68
focusing manually
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3")
MP count amazing (42MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (220 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 Vlogging highlights
Sony RX1R II Vlogging highlights
36
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic port
display is not selfie friendly
34
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (507 grams)
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Nikon Z7 vs Sony RX1R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 and Sony RX1R II
 Nikon Z7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Z7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
Category Pro Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2018-08-23 2015-10-13
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 6 BIONZ X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixel 42 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 8256 x 5504 7952 x 5304
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 102400
Min native ISO 64 50
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 493 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35mm (1x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.0
Macro focus distance - 14cm
Amount of lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 2,100k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 9.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/4000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 675 gr (1.49 pounds) 507 gr (1.12 pounds)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") 113 x 65 x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 99 97
DXO Color Depth score 26.3 25.8
DXO Dynamic range score 14.6 13.9
DXO Low light score 2668 3204
Other
Battery life 330 photos 220 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2,5, 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage XQD card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at release $2,797 $3,300