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Nikon Z7 vs Sony W220

Portability
62
Imaging
78
Features
89
Overall
82
Nikon Z7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon Z7 vs Sony W220 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
  • Revealed August 2018
  • Renewed by Nikon Z7 II
Sony W220
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Sony W220

 Z7 W220 
LaunchedAugust 2018January 2009More recent by 118 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kCrisper display (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Nikon Z7

 W220 Z7 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Sony W220

 Z7 W220 
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).

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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.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony W220 size comparison

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

Nikon Z7 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 Portrait photography details
Sony W220 Portrait photography details
86
focusing manually
sensor resolution is amazing (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
27
manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 Street photography advice
Sony W220 Street photography advice
79
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
environment proof
great ISO range (25,600)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W220 as a Sports photography camera
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is amazing (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect AF
not so great battery (330 per charge)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 Travel photography features
Sony W220 Travel photography features
67
environment proof
has bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
sensor resolution is amazing (46 megapixels)
not so great battery (330 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
51
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W220 as a Landscape photography camera
82
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is amazing (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
not so great battery (330 shots)
32
manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 Vlogging features
Sony W220 Vlogging features
36
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone support
screen is not selfie friendly
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
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Nikon Z7 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 and Sony W220
 Nikon Z7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
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