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Nikon Z7 vs Sony TX100V

Portability
62
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38

Nikon Z7 vs Sony TX100V Key Specs

Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Boost 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
  • Announced August 2018
  • Later Model is Nikon Z7 II
Sony TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Nikon Z7 vs Sony TX100V Overview

Below, we are matching up the Nikon Z7 versus Sony TX100V, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and TX100V (16MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and TX100V (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The Z7 was released 7 years later than the TX100V and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the Z7 scores against the TX100V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Sony TX100V

 Z7 TX100V 
AnnouncedAugust 2018January 2011Fresher by 93 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution2100k1229kSharper display (+871k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Nikon Z7

 TX100V Z7 
Display dimension3.5"3.2"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Sony TX100V

 Z7 TX100V 
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon Z7 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z7 offers physical measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Sony TX100V has dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check out the Nikon Z7 versus Sony TX100V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Z7 and the TX100V.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony TX100V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 and TX100V is 62 and 95 respectively.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The photograph below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z7 and TX100V.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z7 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon Z7 will render extra detail as a result of its extra 30MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The younger Z7 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 Portrait photography details
Sony TX100V Portrait photography details
86
manual focus
megapixel count amazing (46 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
29
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Street photography camera
79
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
environment sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition (147g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 Sports photography factors
Sony TX100V Sports photography factors
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (46 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
not so great battery life (330 shots)
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z7
Travel photography with Sony TX100V
66
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count amazing (46MP)
not so great battery life (330 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly display
65
provides focus by touch
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (147g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 Landscape photography advice
Sony TX100V Landscape photography advice
82
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (46 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
not so great battery life (330 per charge)
42
decently wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z7
Vlogging with Sony TX100V
36
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic support
does not have a selfie friendly display
32
decently wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no microphone socket
more heavy than competition (147g)
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Nikon Z7 vs Sony TX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 and Sony TX100V
 Nikon Z7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Z7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
Category Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2018-08-23 2011-01-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 6 BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 46MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 8256 x 5504 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 493 9
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Available lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2" 3.5"
Resolution of display 2,100 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.00 m
Flash modes Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 675 grams (1.49 pounds) 147 grams (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type XQD card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $2,797 $380