Nikon Z7 vs Sony W220
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Nikon Z7 vs Sony W220 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed August 2018
- Renewed by Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
- 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Launched January 2009

Nikon Z7 vs Sony W220 Overview
Here, we are reviewing the Nikon Z7 versus Sony W220, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and W220 (12MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and W220 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

The Z7 was brought out 9 years later than the W220 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Z7 scores against the W220 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony W220 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The entire galleries are available at Nikon Z7 Gallery & Sony W220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Sony W220
Z7 | W220 | |||
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Launched | August 2018 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 118 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display size | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+1870k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Nikon Z7
W220 | Z7 |
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Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Sony W220
Z7 | W220 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Nikon Z7 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z7 offers external 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 W220 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
See the Nikon Z7 versus Sony W220 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Z7 and the W220.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Z7 and W220 is 62 and 95 respectively.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The photograph here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Z7 and W220.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z7 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon Z7 will resolve extra detail having its extra 34MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger Z7 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon Z7 vs Sony W220 Specifications
Nikon Z7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Z7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2018-08-23 | 2009-01-08 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 858.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 46 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 8256 x 5504 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 32 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 493 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Nikon Z | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 30-120mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.8-7.1 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 15 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.2 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 2,100 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 1s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 9.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 7.10 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off | Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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 | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
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 | 675 grams (1.49 lb) | 147 grams (0.32 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 photos | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | XQD card | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $2,797 | $160 |