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Nikon Z7 vs Sony W290

Portability
62
Imaging
78
Features
89
Overall
82
Nikon Z7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31

Nikon Z7 vs Sony W290 Key Specs

Nikon Z7
(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
Sony W290
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Sony W290

 Z7 W290 
RevealedAugust 2018February 2009Fresher by 116 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k230kSharper screen (+1870k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Nikon Z7

 W290 Z7 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Sony W290

 Z7 W290 
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).

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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.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony W290 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 and W290 is 62 and 94 respectively.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony W290 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony W290 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Sony W290 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 vs Sony W290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z7
Portrait photography with Sony W290
86
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is excellent (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW formats
27
manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 Street photography features
Sony W290 Street photography features
79
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
weather sealing
very good ISO range (25,600)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 Sports photography info
Sony W290 Sports photography info
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is excellent (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
bad battery pack (330 shots)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z7
Travel photography with Sony W290
67
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
provides focus via touch
sensor resolution is excellent (46 megapixels)
bad battery pack (330 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
57
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 Landscape photography advice
Sony W290 Landscape photography advice
82
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is excellent (46MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
bad battery pack (330 per charge)
41
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 Vlogging details
Sony W290 Vlogging details
36
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone port
does not contain selfie friendly screen
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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Nikon Z7 vs Sony W290 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 and Sony W290
 Nikon Z7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
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