Nikon Z7 vs Sony W290
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Nikon Z7 vs Sony W290 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 46MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 64 - 25600 (Push 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
- Replacement is Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 98 x 57 x 23mm
- Revealed February 2009
Nikon Z7 vs Sony W290 Overview
Below, we will be contrasting the Nikon Z7 vs Sony W290, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and W290 (12MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and W290 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe Z7 was revealed 9 years later than the W290 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W290 being a Compact camera.
Before getting through a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Z7 scores versus the W290 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon Z7 vs Sony W290 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon Z7 Gallery and Sony W290 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Sony W290
Z7 | W290 | |||
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Revealed | August 2018 | February 2009 | Fresher by 116 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 2100k | 230k | Sharper screen (+1870k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Nikon Z7
W290 | Z7 |
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Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Sony W290
Z7 | W290 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Nikon Z7 vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z7 comes with external measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Sony W290 has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Look at the Nikon Z7 vs Sony W290 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Z7 and the W290.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 and W290 is 62 and 94 respectively.
Nikon Z7 vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The photograph below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Z7 and W290.
To sum up, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z7 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z7 will provide greater detail because of its extra 34MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern Z7 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Nikon Z7 vs Sony W290 Specifications
Nikon Z7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Z7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2018-08-23 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 surface area | 858.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 46MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 8256 x 5504 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 102400 | - |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 32 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 493 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Nikon Z | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focus range | - | 10cm |
Number of lenses | 15 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.2" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 2,100k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 9.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 3.90 m |
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, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/200 seconds | - |
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 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 675g (1.49 pounds) | 167g (0.37 pounds) |
Dimensions | 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") | 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 99 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 26.3 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 2668 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 shots | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | XQD card | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $2,797 | $230 |